Finding groups in data an introduction to cluster analysis

An introduction to the practical application of cluster analysis, this text presents a selection of methods that together can deal with most applications. These methods are chosen for their robustness, consistency, and general applicability. This book discusses various types of data, including inter...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kaufman, Leonard
Other Authors: Rousseeuw, Peter J.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, NJ John Wiley & Sons 2005
Edition:First Edition
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Collection: Wiley Online Books - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:An introduction to the practical application of cluster analysis, this text presents a selection of methods that together can deal with most applications. These methods are chosen for their robustness, consistency, and general applicability. This book discusses various types of data, including interval-scaled and binary variables as well as similarity data, and explains how these can be transformed prior to clustering.
Physical Description:xiv, 342 pages
ISBN:9780470316801