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k-means clustering

Vector quantization algorithm that minimizes the sum of squared deviations between points and their nearest mean
Intangible data_clustering_algorithm Q310401

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3 properties
Instance of
data clustering algorithm, cluster analysis[2]
Has use
unsupervised learning[3]
Derivative work
K-means++[4]
🏷️ Also known as
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Image (Wikimedia Commons)
K Means Example Step 1.svg ↗
Brilliant Wiki ID
k-means-clustering
Encyclopedia of China (Third Edition) ID
51250, 121598
Freebase ID
/m/061s_s
Stack Exchange tag
stackoverflow.com

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Derivative work 1
K-means++
Has use 1
unsupervised learning
Instance of 1
cluster analysis
← Based on 1
K-means++
← Different from 1
k-nearest neighbors algorithm
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Summary

k-means clustering is a data clustering algorithm[1].

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unsupervised learning

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