6.1.1 - What is Clustering?
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What is the main purpose of clustering?
💡 Hint: Think about what clustering helps us understand in datasets.
Name one application of clustering.
💡 Hint: Where do you see grouping of data used in real life?
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What is clustering primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about how data can be organized without any prior labels.
True or False: K-Means requires the number of clusters to be specified beforehand.
💡 Hint: Consider how you would start clustering without knowing the cluster count.
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Given a dataset of customer purchase histories, develop a clustering strategy to segment customers for targeted advertising. Detail your approach.
💡 Hint: Think about factors that could influence customer grouping.
You have a dataset with varying density clusters. Which clustering algorithm would you choose and why? Provide a rationale.
💡 Hint: Consider the characteristics of your dataset before making a choice.
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