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cluster-analysisscalemixed

Cluster analysis with nominal, ordinal and metric data


I got a data set wit nominal, ordinal and metric variables. I want to perform a cluster analysis, since I have mixed scales it seems that using k-modes clustering is the most appropriate way to explore the data. Or has anyone a better way in mind? I am thanksful for any advices!


Solution

  • It's not enough to just make there program run.

    It needs to answer the right question. K-means, k-medians, k-medoids, k-modes. Each optimizes a different function. Math won't tell you which function it the best for you. That is the question you need to answer, which function solves your problem?