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Cluster-Centered Visualization Techniques for Fuzzy Clustering Results to Judge Single Clusters

Published:2024-01-28 Issue:3 Volume:14 Page:1102
ISSN:2076-3417
Container-title:Applied Sciences
language:en
Short-container-title:Applied Sciences

Author:

Vahldiek Kai¹²^ORCID,Klawonn Frank¹³

Affiliation:

1. Institute for Information Engineering, Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences, Salzdahlumer Str. 46/48, 38302 Wolfenbüttel, Germany

2. Nordzucker AG, Küchenstraße 9, 38100 Braunschweig, Germany

3. Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research, Biostatistics, Inhoffenstr. 7, 38124 Braunschweig, Germany

Abstract

Fuzzy clustering, as a powerful method for pattern recognition and data analysis, often produces complex results that require careful examination of individual clusters. In this paper, advanced visualization techniques are presented that aim to facilitate the analysis of fuzzy clustering results by focusing on the evaluation and interpretation of individual clusters. The presented approach is based on the development of cluster-centric visualization techniques that consider the inherent uncertainty of fuzzy clustering results. The novelty is an assessment of individual clusters with the proposed visualizations. In general, three cluster-centered visualization techniques are presented. These approaches are intended not only to illustrate the overall structure of the fuzzy clustering results but also to enable detailed individual cluster analysis. The performance of the presented visualization techniques is demonstrated by their application to real data sets from different areas. The results show that the techniques provide an effective way to judge individual clusters in fuzzy clustering results for complex data structures.

Funder

German Federal Ministry of Education and Research

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes,Computer Science Applications,Process Chemistry and Technology,General Engineering,Instrumentation,General Materials Science

Link

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/14/3/1102/pdf

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