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In this learning journal explain in detail three basic principles of data clustering. The Learning Journal entry should be a minimum of 400 words and not more than 750 words. Use APA citations and references if you use ideas from the readings or other sources This assignment will be assessed by your instructor using the rubric below. Hello, Instructor Jeff Wolgast. I will use this space below to detail my response to this week's Learning Journal task. Data clustering is a fundamental technique in data mining and machine learning that aims to group similar objects or data points together based on their intrinsic characteristics. Clustering enables the identification of underlying patterns, structures, or relationships within data. The searching and categorization for patterns in a given data set that has not been labeled before is a type of machine learning called unsupervised learning and in this kind of study there is the occurrence of data clustering, which can be useful in order to find anomalies within the study pool through the definition of possible outliers - records that deviate from the clusters produced (NVIDIA, n.d.). Similarity measurement, clustering algorithm selection, and evaluation of clustering results are the main principles of data clustering, and through these we can properly state the reasons for gathering similar data altogether, separating data with different contexts within more spaced clusters, and forming our data clustering outcomes. The first principle of data clustering involves defining a similarity measure or distance metric to quantify the similarity or dissimilarity between data points. The choice of similarity measure depends on the type of data being clustered. Commonly used distance metrics include Euclidean distance, Manhattan distance, and cosine similarity. The similarity measure should reflect the domain-specific characteristics of the data and align with the clustering objective, therefore if two given records share a strong relationship between themselves, we can assume that the similarity between them is significant. It is important to select an appropriate similarity measure according to the analysis context to ensure reliable and accurate clustering results. The second principle focuses on selecting an appropriate clustering algorithm that suits the characteristics of the data and the desired clustering objective. Numerous clustering algorithms exist, each with its own assumptions, strengths, and limitations. Popular clustering algorithms include k-means, hierarchical clustering, DBSCAN, and density- based clustering algorithms. The k-means is considered the simplest form of the clustering algorithm, its centroid-based model randomly selects a value for the variable k, and then k clusters are created by the association of each record encountered to their nearest means, and after this process, the centroids of each portion of the dataset become the new converged mean (Le, 2019). The third principle involves evaluating the quality and effectiveness of clustering results. Clustering evaluation aims to assess the degree of separation between clusters and the compactness of data points within each cluster. Various evaluation metrics exist,
such as silhouette coefficient, Davies-Bouldin index, and purity, which quantify the clustering performance based on different aspects. So, we conclude that by defining appropriate similarity measures, selecting suitable clustering algorithms, and evaluating clustering outcomes, data analysis can produce valuable insights, identify insightful patterns, and gain a better understanding of complex datasets. However, it is important to consider the specific characteristics of the data being handled, the clustering objectives, and the limitations of different techniques when applying these principles to real-world clustering tasks. Reference Le, J. (2019, April 11). An introduction to big data: Clustering . Medium. https://data-notes.co/an-introduction-to-big-data-clustering- 1a911b83e590 NVIDIA. (n.d.). What is clustering? . NVIDIA Data Science Glossary. https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/glossary/data-science/clustering/
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