Jaccard index
measure of similarity and diversity between sets
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Jaccard index
Summary
Jaccard index is a string metric[1]. It draws 2,519 Wikipedia views per month (string_metric category, ranking #2 of 5).[2]
Key Facts
- Jaccard index is credited with the discovery of Paul Jaccard[3].
- Jaccard index's instance of is recorded as string metric[4].
- Paul Jaccard is named after Jaccard index[5].
- Jaccard index's studied by is recorded as geometry[6].
- Jaccard index's studied by is recorded as set theory[7].
- Jaccard index's studied by is recorded as statistics[8].
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Definition and Type
Jaccard index's instance of is recorded as string metric[4].
Origins
Paul Jaccard is named after Jaccard index[5].
Why It Matters
Jaccard index draws 2,519 Wikipedia views per month (string_metric category, ranking #2 of 5).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[9] It is known by 21 alternative names across languages and contexts.[10]