Complete Linkage
For two clusters R and S, the complete linkage returns the maximum distance between two points i and j such that i belongs to R and j belongs to S.
ML | Types of Linkages in Clustering
Prerequisites: Hierarchical Clustering
Hierarchical clustering is a versatile technique used in machine learning and data analysis for grouping similar data points into clusters. This process involves organizing the data points into a hierarchical structure, where clusters are either merged into larger clusters in a bottom-up approach (agglomerative) or divided into smaller clusters in a top-down approach (divisive). Regardless of the direction, the computation of distances between sub-clusters is crucial in hierarchical clustering.
The various types of linkages describe distinct methods for measuring the distance between two sub-clusters of data points, influencing the overall clustering outcome.
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