cluster analysis
[ˈklʌstər əˈnæləsɪs]
nounpl: cluster analyses
análise de agrupamentos
1. A statistical technique for grouping similar objects or observations into clusters based on their characteristics or distances, used in data analysis and machine learning.
The researcher used cluster analysis to identify distinct customer segments based on purchasing behavior.
O pesquisador utilizou análise de agrupamentos para identificar segmentos distintos de clientes com base no comportamento de compra.
2. A multivariate data analysis method that partitions a dataset into homogeneous groups where within-group similarity is maximized and between-group similarity is minimized.
Cluster analysis revealed three major population groups with different demographic characteristics.
A análise de agrupamentos revelou três grupos populacionais principais com características demográficas diferentes.
Cluster analysis is a fundamental concept in data science, statistics, and machine learning widely used in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian business contexts, it's increasingly employed for market segmentation and customer profiling. The term 'análise de agrupamentos' is the formal academic translation, while 'análise de clusters' represents the more recent Anglicized adoption in tech-forward industries.
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