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  1. Fields of Study
  2. mathematics and statistics
  3. statistics
  4. statistical analysis
  5. cluster analysis
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. experimental design
  3. mathematics and statistics
  4. statistics
  5. statistical analysis
  6. cluster analysis
  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. experimental design
  3. mathematics and statistics
  4. statistics
  5. statistical analysis
  6. cluster analysis

Preferred term

cluster analysis

Type

  • Topic

Definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • clustering (data)

Scope note

  • Use for a set of statistical methods used to group variables or observations into strongly inter-related subgroups; for a review of an unusual number of health events grouped together in time and location USE cluster investigation.

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/127679

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