Abstract:In the world of data mining, the k-means clustering algorithm is regarded as one of the most effective and well-liked methods. Although the approach is widely used, it does have certain drawbacks, such as issues with centroids' random initialization, which might result in unforeseen convergence. Moreover, the number of clusters that must be determined in advance for this type of clustering method is what determines the distinct cluster forms and outlier effects. The inability of the k-means algorithm to accomm… Show more
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