AI Dictionary
Clustering
Definition
Grouping a set of objects in such a way that objects in the same group are more similar to each other than to those in other groups.
Deep Dive
Clustering is an unsupervised machine learning technique focused on grouping a set of objects in such a way that objects within the same group, or 'cluster,' are more similar to each other than to those in other groups. Unlike supervised learning, clustering does not rely on pre-labeled data; instead, it identifies inherent structures and patterns within the dataset itself. This method is fundamental for exploratory data analysis, helping to reveal natural partitions and underlying relationships that might not be immediately obvious.
Examples & Use Cases
- 1Segmenting customers based on purchasing behavior and demographics
- 2Grouping similar documents or articles for easier retrieval and categorization
- 3Identifying different types of network traffic for anomaly detection and security analysis
Related Terms
Unsupervised LearningK-MeansData Mining