6.1.2.3 - DBSCAN (Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise)
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Practice Questions
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What does DBSCAN stand for?
💡 Hint: Think about what each part of the acronym represents.
What are the two main parameters of DBSCAN?
💡 Hint: What does each parameter measure or define?
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What does DBSCAN primarily focus on for clustering?
💡 Hint: Consider how points are grouped together.
True or False: DBSCAN can only form spherical clusters.
💡 Hint: Think about the capabilities of density-based clustering.
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In a dataset with five clusters of different densities, design a DBSCAN algorithm implementation. Describe how you would tune the parameters.
💡 Hint: Think about how density impacts clustering and potential adjustments.
Analyze the consequences of using a fixed ε value on a dataset with varying cluster densities. What issues could arise?
💡 Hint: Consider how changing densities influence the clustering outcome.
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