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Equivalent: Analyse des conglomérats |
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A general approach to multivariate problems in which the aim is to see whether the individuals fall into groups or clusters. There are several methods of procedure; most depend on setting up a metric to define the “closeness” of individuals.
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A Dictionary of Statistical Terms, 5th edition, prepared for the International Statistical Institute by F.H.C. Marriott. Published for the International Statistical Institute by Longman Scientific and Technical.
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Theme: Methodological information (metadata) |
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on Sunday, May 19, 2002 |
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