Exploring Clustering Methods in Machine Learning

Exploring Clustering Methods in Machine Learning

Tushar Pandurang Bagal [1] , Mrs Swati Ghule [2]

Master of Computer Applications

P.E.S. Modern College of Engineering

Pune, India tusharbagal6667@gmail.com

Abstract—

A key method in machine learning, clustering is frequently employed in data mining, pattern detection, and exploratory data analysis. An extensive examination of clustering algorithms, evaluation standards, real-world applications, current difficulties, and recent advancements in the field are presented in this study. Numerous kinds of clustering techniques, including as Clustering is shown graphically in the figure below, which was produced with the help of Python packages like Scikit-Learn, Seaborn, and Matplotlib.

The benefits and drawbacks of partitioning-based, density-based, hierarchical, and distribution-based techniques are examined. Both internal and external assessment techniques are covered in the discussion of metrics for assessing cluster quality. The study also looks at practical uses of clustering in domains like document classification, anomaly detection, customer classification, and image segmentation. Major clustering problems such sensitivity to initiation, scalability limitations, and interoperability.

Keywords- Partitional clustering, DBSCAN, fuzzy clustering, hierarchical clustering, and machine learning.