10 Questions
Cluster analysis is a supervised learning technique
False
A cluster is a collection of data objects that are similar to one another within the same group
True
Partitioning methods and hierarchical methods are the two major clustering approaches
True
Cluster analysis is used as a stand-alone tool to get insight into data distribution
True
Cluster analysis is not widely used in business intelligence, image pattern recognition, Web search, biology, and security
False
What is the center of a cluster known as?
Centroid
In cluster analysis, what is the process of discovering clusters known as?
Clustering
What type of learning is cluster analysis considered to be?
Unsupervised learning
What are typical clustering applications in data mining?
Outlier detection
What is the purpose of using cluster analysis as a preprocessing step for other algorithms in data mining?
To improve classification accuracy
Test your knowledge of cluster analysis with this quiz covering basic concepts, measuring data similarity and dissimilarity, major clustering approaches, and more. Perfect for students of IS 463 or anyone interested in data analysis.
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