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Problems of grouping individuals and the method of modality
Author(s) -
Jones Kenneth J.
Publication year - 1968
Publication title -
behavioral science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.371
H-Index - 45
eISSN - 1099-1743
pISSN - 0005-7940
DOI - 10.1002/bs.3830130611
Subject(s) - generalization , cluster analysis , modality (human–computer interaction) , hierarchical clustering , resolution (logic) , task (project management) , computer science , artificial intelligence , psychology , epistemology , mathematics , machine learning , philosophy , management , economics
Clustering objects into logical subsets is a frequently encountered problem in biology, psychology, anthropology and many other sciences. Each tends to approach the task in a somewhat different fashion. A brief look at the history of the problem outlines three approaches: frequency curve resolution, factor analysis, and hierarchical clustering, based upon distance measures. A generalization for multidimensional distribution resolution is presented.