What is the technique used to divide information sets into mutually exclusive groups such that the members of each group are as close together as possible to one another and the different groups are as far apart as possible?

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Joseph Knox

8 May, 05:15

What is the technique used to divide information sets into mutually exclusive groups such that the members of each group are as close together as possible to one another and the different groups are as far apart as possible?

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Viviana Stephens · Answer 1

cluster analysis

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This is statistical method of classification whereby items or objects of similar characteristics or qualities are grouped together in a cluster form of arrangement. Algorithms and different methods or criteria are used in identifying items of similar characteristics under this statistical technique.