Unsupervised Learning: Clustering Techniques
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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.

    True

    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 (___, ___).

    <p>(2.8, 4.5)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following points with their classifications:

    <p>(2.8, 4.5) = Core Point (1, 2.5) = Core Point (1, 2) = Border Point (3, 3) = Outlier</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula used for calculating the Euclidean distance?

    <p>Square root of sum of squared differences between points</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Manhattan distance considers the shortest path between two points.

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

    What does the Dunn Index measure in clustering?

    <p>The ratio of the minimum inter-cluster distances to the maximum intra-cluster distances.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The __________ distance is commonly used when features are mostly categorical.

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

    Which of the following is NOT an application of clustering?

    <p>Data encryption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lower inertia values indicate better cluster quality.

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

    Explain what inertia calculates in the context of clustering.

    <p>Inertia calculates the sum of distances of all points within a cluster from the centroid of that cluster.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the distance metrics with their descriptions:

    <p>Euclidean Distance = Distance measured as the shortest straight line between two points Manhattan Distance = Total distance based on vertical and horizontal paths Minkowski Distance = Generalized distance metric for any p value Inertia = Sum of distances of points to their cluster centroid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a stopping criterion for K-means clustering?

    <p>Centroids of newly formed clusters do not change.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Elbow method is used to determine the optimal number of clusters in K-means clustering.

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

    What does WCSS stand for?

    <p>Within Cluster Sum of Squares</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To measure the distance between data points and centroid, we can use ______________________.

    <p>Euclidean distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following K-means clustering terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Centroid = The center of a cluster K = The number of clusters to form WCSS = Measures the variations within a cluster Elbow method = A technique to find the optimal number of clusters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the Elbow method plot the WCSS values?

    <p>Against the number of clusters K.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Elbow method can only calculate WCSS values for K values between 1 and 10.

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

    What does the repeat steps 3 and 4 involve in K-means clustering?

    <p>Reassigning points to the cluster based on their distance from the centroid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the minPts parameter in the DBSCAN algorithm represent?

    <p>The minimum number of points for a region to be considered dense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A point is classified as a core point if it has more than MinPts within the eps radius.

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

    What are the three types of data points in the DBSCAN algorithm?

    <p>Core point, Border point, Noise (or outlier)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In DBSCAN, a point classified as a ______ point has fewer than MinPts but is neighbors with at least one core point.

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

    Match the following DBSCAN terms with their definitions:

    <p>Core Point = More than MinPts points within eps Border Point = Fewer than MinPts but adjacent to a core point Noise Point = Not a core or border point eps = Distance measure for neighborhood search</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the eps parameter in DBSCAN?

    <p>To define the neighborhood radius around each point</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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

    What should be the minimum number of points or neighbors for a point to be considered a core point in DBSCAN?

    <p>More than MinPts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of clustering in machine learning?

    <p>To group similar objects into clusters based on patterns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Clustering is a supervised learning problem.

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

    What does DBSCAN stand for in the context of clustering?

    <p>Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In clustering, similar observations are grouped into __________.

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

    Which of the following is an example of clustering?

    <p>Segmenting customers based on income and debt.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms related to clustering with their definitions:

    <p>Clustering = The process of dividing data into groups based on patterns. K-Means = A popular clustering algorithm that partitions data into K clusters. Scatter Plot = A graphical representation of data points in a two-dimensional space. Unsupervised Learning = Learning from data without labeled responses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Using income and debt data can help to effectively segment customers for targeted offers.

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

    The __________ algorithm is often used in clustering to identify groups of observations in unsupervised learning.

    <p>K-Means</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one challenge of K-means clustering?

    <p>It struggles with clusters of different sizes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    K-means clustering can effectively handle clusters of different densities.

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

    What are the initial centroid values given in the 1-D data example?

    <p>C1 = 1, C2 = 8, C3 = 15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    DBSCAN stands for Density-Based Spatial Clustering Of Applications With ______.

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

    Match the following clustering techniques with their characteristics:

    <p>K-means = Partition-based clustering that assumes clusters are spherical. DBSCAN = Density-based clustering that finds arbitrary shapes. Hierarchical = Builds a tree of clusters. Mean Shift = Finds clusters based on mean location of points.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does density-based clustering aim to achieve?

    <p>Identify regions of high point density separated by low density.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    K-means clustering requires the number of clusters to be specified a priori.

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

    What does the output of K-means clustering often look like when applied to points of different sizes?

    <p>Unevenly sized clusters.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.
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    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.

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