Methods in Health Statistics: Integration of Multiple Imputation in Cluster Analysis

What is the aim of the proposed framework discussed in the lesson?

All of the above

Which method is integrated in the cluster analysis as per the lesson?

k-means algorithm

What is the main focus when applying multiple imputation to a data set with missing data?

Estimating missing values

In what context is the optimal number of clusters determined?

Impact of missing data on uncertainty Signup and view all the answers

Which algorithm is used for the cluster analysis with integrated multiple imputation?

k-means algorithm Signup and view all the answers

What license is this work released under?

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International License Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using multiple imputation over complete case analysis in the presence of missing data?

It is a proper alternative to complete cases analysis and reduces bias Signup and view all the answers

What is the k-means clustering algorithm designed to do?

Classify data elements into homogeneous unknown groups Signup and view all the answers

Why is finding the optimal clustering by performing an exhaustive search of all possible partitions not computationally feasible?

Because it reduces the search but is not guaranteed to reach a global solution Signup and view all the answers

What is a relevant issue when applying any clustering algorithm to high-dimensional data?

The number of individuals relative to the number of variables Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difficulty in choosing the best subset of variables for cluster analysis?

Comparing two clustering classifications based on different numbers of variables Signup and view all the answers

How can the optimal number of clusters and final set of variables be selected according to CritCF?

Using a backward sequential selection algorithm Signup and view all the answers

What does high CritCF values indicate when selecting the optimal number of clusters and clustering variables?

Greater relevance in clustering Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of multiple imputation?

To address missing data Signup and view all the answers

Cluster analysis is the process whereby data elements are classified into:

Homogeneous unknown groups based on characteristics Signup and view all the answers

Why can adding more variables to an analysis degrade the final classification if the number of individuals (n) is small relative to the number of variables (p)?

Because it deteriorates the distance-based criteria for comparisons Signup and view all the answers

What is used to compare the fit of two classifications with different numbers of clusters?

Penalization for the value of k Signup and view all the answers

What does CritCF rank partitions based on?

Different numbers of clusters and different numbers of variables Signup and view all the answers