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Plural
clusters
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a grouping or concentration of data points in a specific region, often used in statistics and data analysis to describe a set of values that are close to each other
- In a scatter plot, a cluster of data points close to each other may indicate a strong correlation between the variables.
- Cluster analysis is a statistical method used to identify groups or clusters within a dataset based on similarities between data points.
- When examining the distribution of test scores, a cluster of high scores may suggest a group of high-achieving students.
- In spatial statistics, a cluster of high or low values may indicate the presence of spatial autocorrelation.
- Cluster sampling involves dividing a population into clusters and randomly selecting entire clusters for analysis.
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