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Which point is assigned to Cluster 1?
Which point is assigned to Cluster 1?
- (1.2, 2.5)
- (1, 2.5)
- (2.8, 4.5) (correct)
- (1, 2)
A border point is always assigned to a cluster that contains any core point in its neighborhood.
A border point is always assigned to a cluster that contains any core point in its neighborhood.
True (A)
Name the three types of points detected by the DBSCAN algorithm.
Name the three types of points detected by the DBSCAN algorithm.
core, border, outliers
When a core point is not assigned to any cluster, a new cluster is formed, starting with the core point (___, ___).
When a core point is not assigned to any cluster, a new cluster is formed, starting with the core point (___, ___).
Match the following points with their classifications:
Match the following points with their classifications:
What is the formula used for calculating the Euclidean distance?
What is the formula used for calculating the Euclidean distance?
The Manhattan distance considers the shortest path between two points.
The Manhattan distance considers the shortest path between two points.
What does the Dunn Index measure in clustering?
What does the Dunn Index measure in clustering?
The __________ distance is commonly used when features are mostly categorical.
The __________ distance is commonly used when features are mostly categorical.
Which of the following is NOT an application of clustering?
Which of the following is NOT an application of clustering?
Lower inertia values indicate better cluster quality.
Lower inertia values indicate better cluster quality.
Explain what inertia calculates in the context of clustering.
Explain what inertia calculates in the context of clustering.
Match the distance metrics with their descriptions:
Match the distance metrics with their descriptions:
What is a stopping criterion for K-means clustering?
What is a stopping criterion for K-means clustering?
The Elbow method is used to determine the optimal number of clusters in K-means clustering.
The Elbow method is used to determine the optimal number of clusters in K-means clustering.
What does WCSS stand for?
What does WCSS stand for?
To measure the distance between data points and centroid, we can use ______________________.
To measure the distance between data points and centroid, we can use ______________________.
Match the following K-means clustering terms with their descriptions:
Match the following K-means clustering terms with their descriptions:
How does the Elbow method plot the WCSS values?
How does the Elbow method plot the WCSS values?
The Elbow method can only calculate WCSS values for K values between 1 and 10.
The Elbow method can only calculate WCSS values for K values between 1 and 10.
What does the repeat steps 3 and 4 involve in K-means clustering?
What does the repeat steps 3 and 4 involve in K-means clustering?
What does the minPts parameter in the DBSCAN algorithm represent?
What does the minPts parameter in the DBSCAN algorithm represent?
A point is classified as a core point if it has more than MinPts within the eps radius.
A point is classified as a core point if it has more than MinPts within the eps radius.
What are the three types of data points in the DBSCAN algorithm?
What are the three types of data points in the DBSCAN algorithm?
In DBSCAN, a point classified as a ______ point has fewer than MinPts but is neighbors with at least one core point.
In DBSCAN, a point classified as a ______ point has fewer than MinPts but is neighbors with at least one core point.
Match the following DBSCAN terms with their definitions:
Match the following DBSCAN terms with their definitions:
What is the purpose of the eps parameter in DBSCAN?
What is the purpose of the eps parameter in DBSCAN?
For the point (1,2) in the example provided, if eps = 0.6 and there are only two other points within this radius, it can be identified as a core point.
For the point (1,2) in the example provided, if eps = 0.6 and there are only two other points within this radius, it can be identified as a core point.
What should be the minimum number of points or neighbors for a point to be considered a core point in DBSCAN?
What should be the minimum number of points or neighbors for a point to be considered a core point in DBSCAN?
What is the primary purpose of clustering in machine learning?
What is the primary purpose of clustering in machine learning?
Clustering is a supervised learning problem.
Clustering is a supervised learning problem.
What does DBSCAN stand for in the context of clustering?
What does DBSCAN stand for in the context of clustering?
In clustering, similar observations are grouped into __________.
In clustering, similar observations are grouped into __________.
Which of the following is an example of clustering?
Which of the following is an example of clustering?
Match the following terms related to clustering with their definitions:
Match the following terms related to clustering with their definitions:
Using income and debt data can help to effectively segment customers for targeted offers.
Using income and debt data can help to effectively segment customers for targeted offers.
The __________ algorithm is often used in clustering to identify groups of observations in unsupervised learning.
The __________ algorithm is often used in clustering to identify groups of observations in unsupervised learning.
What is one challenge of K-means clustering?
What is one challenge of K-means clustering?
K-means clustering can effectively handle clusters of different densities.
K-means clustering can effectively handle clusters of different densities.
What are the initial centroid values given in the 1-D data example?
What are the initial centroid values given in the 1-D data example?
DBSCAN stands for Density-Based Spatial Clustering Of Applications With ______.
DBSCAN stands for Density-Based Spatial Clustering Of Applications With ______.
Match the following clustering techniques with their characteristics:
Match the following clustering techniques with their characteristics:
What does density-based clustering aim to achieve?
What does density-based clustering aim to achieve?
K-means clustering requires the number of clusters to be specified a priori.
K-means clustering requires the number of clusters to be specified a priori.
What does the output of K-means clustering often look like when applied to points of different sizes?
What does the output of K-means clustering often look like when applied to points of different sizes?
Flashcards
Clustering
Clustering
Dividing data into groups (clusters) based on patterns.
Cluster Analysis
Cluster Analysis
Technique for grouping similar objects in data mining and machine learning.
Unsupervised Learning
Unsupervised Learning
Learning from data without a target variable to predict.
K-Means Clustering
K-Means Clustering
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DBSCAN
DBSCAN
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Customer Segmentation
Customer Segmentation
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Data Visualization
Data Visualization
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Scatter Plot
Scatter Plot
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Euclidean Distance
Euclidean Distance
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Manhattan Distance
Manhattan Distance
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Minkowski Distance
Minkowski Distance
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Dunn Index
Dunn Index
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Inertia
Inertia
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Intracluster Distance
Intracluster Distance
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Customer Segmentation (Clustering)
Customer Segmentation (Clustering)
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Clustering Applications
Clustering Applications
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Core Point
Core Point
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Border Point
Border Point
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Outlier Point
Outlier Point
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Shared Neighborhood
Shared Neighborhood
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New Cluster Formation
New Cluster Formation
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K-Means Stopping Criteria
K-Means Stopping Criteria
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Optimal Number of Clusters (K)
Optimal Number of Clusters (K)
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Elbow Method
Elbow Method
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WCSS (Within Cluster Sum of Squares)
WCSS (Within Cluster Sum of Squares)
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How is WCSS calculated?
How is WCSS calculated?
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Elbow Method Steps
Elbow Method Steps
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K-Means Clustering: Iteration
K-Means Clustering: Iteration
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MinPts
MinPts
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eps
eps
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How does DBSCAN work?
How does DBSCAN work?
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What are the key input parameters for DBSCAN?
What are the key input parameters for DBSCAN?
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K-Means Elbow Method
K-Means Elbow Method
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Challenge: Unequal Cluster Sizes
Challenge: Unequal Cluster Sizes
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Challenge: Different Densities
Challenge: Different Densities
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DBSCAN: Density-Based Clustering
DBSCAN: Density-Based Clustering
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DBSCAN: Noise Points
DBSCAN: Noise Points
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Density-Based Clustering Advantage
Density-Based Clustering Advantage
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DBSCAN Application
DBSCAN Application
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DBSCAN vs K-Means
DBSCAN vs K-Means
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Study Notes
Textbooks/Learning Resources
- Masashi Sugiyama, Introduction to Statistical Machine Learning (1st ed.), Morgan Kaufmann, 2017. ISBN 978-0128021217.
- T. M. Mitchell, Machine Learning (1st ed.), McGraw Hill, 2017. ISBN 978-1259096952.
- Richard Golden, Statistical Machine Learning: A Unified Framework (1st ed.), unknown, 2020.
Unit IV: Unsupervised Learning
- Topic: Clustering, K-Means Clustering Algorithm, DBSCAN
Clustering
- Clustering is the process of grouping data points based on patterns.
- Cluster analysis is a technique for grouping similar objects into clusters in data mining and machine learning.
- In clustering, there is no target variable to predict; the goal is to identify natural groupings within the data.
- This is an unsupervised learning problem.
Example: Bank Credit Card Offers
- Banks frequently offer credit cards to customers.
- Traditionally, banks analyze each customer individually to determine the most suitable card.
- This can be time-consuming and inefficient with millions of customers.
- A solution to this problem is customer segmentation.
- Segmenting customers by income (high, average, or low) can streamline the process.
How Unsupervised Algorithm Helps (Segmentation)
- For simplicity, consider a bank using income and debt for segmentation.
- Data visualization using scatter plots displays income and debt relationships.
- Clustering helps segment customers into different groups for targeted marketing strategies.
Different Distance Measures
- Euclidean Distance: Distance between two points in geometry. Calculated as √((X2-X1)² + (Y2-Y1)²).
- Manhattan Distance: Total distance traveled, calculated as the sum of absolute differences between coordinates.
- Minkowski Distance: Generalization of Euclidean and Manhattan distances. Formula: (Σ(Xi - Yi)^p)^(1/p). Euclidean distance is p=2, and Manhattan distance is p=1.
Different Evaluation Metrics for Clustering
- Dunn Index: Ratio of minimum inter-cluster distance to maximum intra-cluster distance. Higher values indicate better clusters.
- Inertia: Sum of distances of all points within a cluster from the cluster centroid. Lower values indicate better clusters (more compact).
K-Means Clustering Algorithm
- Unsupervised learning algorithm for grouping data points into clusters.
- Aims to minimize the sum of distances between data points and their assigned cluster centroids.
- Iterative process involves choosing K centroids, assigning points to nearest centroids, and recomputing centroids until criteria are met.
- The K value determines the number of clusters.
How K-Means Algorithm Works
- Choose the number of clusters (K) and randomly place K centroids.
- Assign each data point to the closest centroid.
- Recalculate the centroid for each cluster by averaging the assigned data points.
- Repeat steps 2 and 3 until centroids converge (no significant change).
How to Choose the Value of K
- The optimal number of clusters (K) impacts K-Means performance.
- The Elbow Method is one approach.
- It assesses WCSS (Within Cluster Sum of Squares) for various K values.
- A plot of WCSS vs. K will often exhibit an "elbow" point, indicating the optimal K.
DBSCAN (Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise)
- Density-based clustering algorithm.
- Identifies clusters as regions of high data point density, separated by regions of low density.
- Accommodates different cluster shapes and sizes.
- Handles noise and outliers effectively.
DBSCAN Parameters
- MinPts: Minimum number of points for a region to be considered dense
- ε (Epsilon): Distance measure for locating points in a neighborhood around a point.
DBSCAN Logic and Steps
- The algorithm takes MinPts and ε as input values.
- It identifies core points based on MinPts and ε.
- Calculates data points' neighborhoods and determines borders and outliers, then finally core points, border points and outliers
DBSCAN Core Concepts
- Core points: Points having more than MinPts points within a radius ε.
- Border points: Points with fewer than MinPts points inside ε.
- Noise/Outlier: A point that is not a core point or a border point.
Useful Links
- A list of helpful website links for learning about machine learning topics.
Implementation(Code Examples)
- Code examples demonstrating the implementation of clustering algorithms (Python & libraries like scikit-learn).
- Implementation using Python code, plotting the graph, generating some dataset and evaluation of the metrics.
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Explore the fundamental concepts of unsupervised learning, particularly focusing on clustering methods such as K-Means and DBSCAN. This quiz will assess your understanding of how clustering identifies natural groupings in data without a target variable. Dive into practical applications, like clustering bank credit card offers for customers.
