Attention, this task can be solved in two ways!
Choose wisely!
Yay, KNIME!
First, create a basic KNIME workflow for hierarchical clustering.
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dataset.Next step is to obtain silhouette scores.
Now, modify your workflow to explore the effect of different linkage strategies.
What are the effects of different linkage strategies?
Which strategy yields best results? And why?
Yay, Programming!
First, create a basic script for hierarchical clustering.
Again, you can use the programming language of your choice.
A solution will be provided in R.
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to access
its documentation (i.e. ?hclust
)Now, extend your script to obtain silhouette scores and determine the optimal number of clusters.
Now, modify your script to explore the effect of different linkage strategies.
What are the effects of different linkage strategies?
Which strategy yields best results? And why?