Assignment :
Data Mining Clustering Analysis: “Basic Concepts and Algorithms”   and “Additional Issues and Algorithms” Assignment
1) Explain the following types of Clusters:
· Well-separated clusters
· Center-based clusters
· Contiguous clusters
· Density-based clusters
· Property or Conceptual
2) Define the strengths of Hierarchical Clustering and then explain the two main types of Hierarchical Clustering.
3) DBSCAN is a dentisy-based algorithm. Explain the characteristics of DBSCAN.
4) For sparse data, discuss why considering only the presence of non-zero values might give a more accurate view of the objects than considering the actual magnitudes of values. When would such an approach not be desirable?
5) Describe the change in the time complexity of K-means as the number of clusters to be found increases.
6) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of treating clustering as an optimization problem. Among other factors, consider efficiency, non-determinism, and whether an optimization-based approach captures all types of clusterings that are of interest.
Discussion:
 
Below are the different level of analysis of data mining. Provide a brief description of each:
1) Artificial Neural Networks
2) Genetic algorithms
3) Nearest neighbor method
4) Rule induction
5) Data visualization
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· Build on something your classmate said.
· Explain why and how you see things differently.
· Ask a probing or clarifying question.
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· Offer and support an opinion.
· Validate an idea with your own experience.
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Discussion Length (word count): At least 150 words