K-Means Clustering Algorithm
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What is the purpose of choosing a value 'k' in k-Means clustering?

To decide how many clusters to form from the data

What is the objective function used to measure the quality of clusters in k-Means clustering?

  • Sum of the square roots of distances
  • Average of point distances
  • Sum of the products of points and centroids
  • Sum of the distances of each point from the centroid (correct)

    • In k-Means clustering, objects are assigned to the cluster with the nearest ______.

    centroid

    The k-Means algorithm will always find the best set of clusters.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distance of the first point (6.8, 12.6) from the first centroid (3.8, 9.9)?

    <p>4.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the column headed 'cluster' in the table?

    <p>To indicate the closest centroid to each point and its cluster assignment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the next step after the initial clusters are formed?

    <p>To calculate the centroids of the initial clusters using the x and y values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the small circles in Figure 6 represent?

    <p>The centroids of the clusters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many clusters are there in the initial clustering assignment?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of d1 for the point (6.8, 12.6)?

    <p>4.0</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of calculating the distance between a point and a centroid?

    <p>To assign the point to a cluster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the value of y for the centroid (3.8, 9.9)?

    <p>9.9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of selecting initial centroids in k-means clustering?

    <p>To initiate the iterative process of updating centroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the unit of measurement for the distances shown in Figure 5?

    <p>Units of attributes x and y</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many clusters will the k-means algorithm partition the 16 objects into?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of calculating the Euclidean distance between each object and the centroids?

    <p>To assign objects to their closest cluster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of the points surrounded by small circles in Figure 3?

    <p>They represent the initial centroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is provided by the columns headed d1, d2, and d3 in Figure 5?

    <p>The Euclidean distance of each point from the three centroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are the points shown diagrammatically in Figure 3?

    <p>To visualize the clusters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the iterative process in the k-means algorithm?

    <p>To update the centroids and refine the clusters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the condition to stop the k-means algorithm?

    <p>When the centroids no longer move</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the problem with the initial selection of centroids?

    <p>It can significantly affect the result</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it difficult to determine the best value of k?

    <p>Because there is no principled way to know</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be done to overcome the limitation of the initial selection of centroids?

    <p>Run the algorithm several times with different initial centroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of running the k-means algorithm several times?

    <p>To find the best set of clusters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a possible way to determine the best value of k?

    <p>By trying different values and choosing the one with the smallest objective function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the drawback of the k-means algorithm?

    <p>There is no principled way to know what the value of k ought to be</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the advantage of running the k-means algorithm several times?

    <p>It helps to find the best set of clusters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of clustering algorithm is k-means clustering?

    <p>Exclusive clustering algorithm</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of the k-means clustering algorithm?

    <p>To minimize the sum of the squares of the distances of each point from the centroid of the cluster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the initial k centroids selected in the k-means clustering algorithm?

    <p>Selected in an arbitrary fashion, but generally corresponding to the location of k of the objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the centroids after the initial assignment of objects in the k-means clustering algorithm?

    <p>They are recalculated based on the assigned objects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the stopping criterion for the k-means clustering algorithm?

    <p>When the centroids no longer move</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of the k-means clustering algorithm?

    <p>It is sensitive to the initial placement of centroids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the value of k in the k-means clustering algorithm?

    <p>It determines the number of clusters to be formed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are objects assigned to clusters in the k-means clustering algorithm?

    <p>Based on the distance from the centroid of each cluster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for not choosing a value of k equal to the number of objects in k-Means clustering?

    <p>The clusters become too small to be meaningful</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the given data, what is the value of the objective function for k = 2?

    <p>12.3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the likely reason for choosing k = 3 as the best value?

    <p>It has a relatively small objective function value and a small number of clusters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What can be inferred from the graph about the objective function value for k > 7?

    <p>It will drop sharply</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is k = 3 a better choice than k = 4?

    <p>It has only a little better objective function value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main goal of choosing a value of k in k-Means clustering?

    <p>To find a fairly small number of clusters as far as possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    K-Means Clustering Algorithm

    • K-means clustering is an exclusive clustering algorithm where each object is assigned to precisely one of a set of clusters.
    • The value of k (number of clusters) is generally a small integer, such as 2, 3, 4, or 5, but may be larger.

    Steps of the K-Means Algorithm

    • Choose a value of k (number of clusters).
    • Select k objects in an arbitrary fashion, using these as the initial set of k centroids.
    • Assign each of the objects to the cluster with the nearest centroid.
    • Recalculate the centroids of the k clusters.
    • Repeat steps 3 and 4 until the centroids no longer move.

    Example of K-Means Clustering

    • The algorithm is illustrated using a dataset of 16 objects with two attributes x and y.
    • The initial centroids are chosen arbitrarily, and the objects are assigned to the closest centroid.
    • The centroids are recalculated, and the process is repeated until convergence.

    Limitations of the K-Means Algorithm

    • The initial selection of centroids can significantly affect the result.
    • There is no principled way to know what the value of k ought to be.
    • The algorithm may not necessarily find the best set of clusters, corresponding to minimising the value of the objective function.

    Choosing the Best Value of k

    • The value of k can be chosen pragmatically by experimenting with different values and choosing the set of clusters with the smallest value of the objective function.
    • The value of the objective function decreases as k increases, but it may level off or decrease slowly after a certain point.
    • A small number of clusters is generally preferred.

    k-Means Clustering Algorithm

    • k-Means clustering is an exclusive clustering algorithm, where each object is assigned to precisely one of a set of clusters.
    • The algorithm starts by deciding on the number of clusters (k) to be formed from the data, which is usually a small integer (2, 3, 4, or 5).
    • The quality of the clusters is measured using the sum of the squares of the distances of each point from the centroid of the cluster to which it is assigned.

    Initial Clustering

    • The algorithm starts by selecting k initial points (centroids) which are treated as the centroids of k potential clusters.
    • These points are selected arbitrarily, but it is recommended to choose points that are fairly far apart.
    • Each object is then assigned to the cluster with the nearest centroid.

    Iterative Process

    • The centroids of the clusters are recalculated using the x and y values of the objects currently assigned to each cluster.
    • The objects are then reassigned to the cluster with the nearest centroid.
    • Steps 3 and 4 are repeated until the centroids no longer move.

    Example

    • The algorithm is illustrated using a dataset of 16 objects with two attributes (x and y).
    • The initial centroids are chosen arbitrarily, and the objects are assigned to the cluster with the nearest centroid.
    • The centroids are recalculated and the objects are reassigned to the cluster with the nearest centroid.

    Finding the Best Set of Clusters

    • The k-means algorithm does not necessarily find the best set of clusters, and the initial selection of centroids can significantly affect the result.
    • To overcome this, the algorithm can be run several times with different initial centroids, and the set of clusters with the smallest value of the objective function is chosen.
    • The value of k is often chosen pragmatically by experimenting with different values of k and choosing the set of clusters with the smallest value of the objective function.

    Choosing the Value of k

    • The value of k can be chosen by experimenting with different values and observing the value of the objective function.
    • The results suggest that the best value of k is probably 3, as the value of the function drops sharply after k = 3.
    • The goal is to find a fairly small number of clusters, as a large number of clusters will result in each object forming its own cluster, which is not useful.

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    Learn about k-means clustering, an exclusive clustering algorithm that assigns objects to a set of clusters. Decide the number of clusters to form from data and explore ways to form k clusters.

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