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In machine learning, clustering is an unsupervised technique that


groups similar data points into clusters, where points within a
cluster are more alike than those in different clusters .

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

Key Concepts:
Unsupervised Learning:
Clustering is an unsupervised technique, meaning it doesn't rely on labeled data to learn
patterns.
Grouping Similar Data:
The primary goal of clustering is to identify groups or clusters of data points that share similar
characteristics or patterns.
No Predefined Classes:
Unlike classification, clustering doesn't aim to assign data points to predefined classes; instead, it
discovers these groups from the data itself.
Applications:
Clustering has various applications, including customer segmentation, anomaly detection, image
segmentation, and document clustering.

Common Clustering Algorithms:


K-Means Clustering:
A popular algorithm that partitions data into k clusters, where k is a predefined number of
clusters.
Hierarchical Clustering:
This method creates a hierarchy of clusters, allowing for exploration of different levels of
granularity.
Density-Based Clustering (DBSCAN):
This algorithm identifies clusters based on the density of data points, effectively handling
irregularly shaped clusters and outliers.
Distribution-based Clustering:
This method assumes that data points are generated from a mixture of probability distributions,
and clusters are identified by estimating the parameters of these distributions.

Why is Clustering Important?


Data Exploration:
Clustering helps uncover hidden patterns and structures within data, providing insights that
might otherwise be missed.
Data Reduction:
By grouping similar data points, clustering can simplify datasets, making them easier to analyze
and visualize.
Targeted Analysis:
Clustering allows for focused analysis of specific groups of data, enabling more effective
decision-making.
Anomaly Detection:
Clustering can help identify outliers or anomalies, which can be crucial for detecting fraud,
errors, or unusual events.

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