Which of the Following Is True of Hierarchical Clustering

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of hierarchical clustering?

• A) All observations are put in a mega-cluster to begin with.
• B) Each of the large clusters is broken down iteratively.
• C) It is a bottom-up approach to clustering.
• D) At the end of the process, observations in the same cluster have maximum distance.

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Definitions:

Single Carpel

Pertains to a single unit of the female reproductive part of a flower, encompassing the ovary, style, and stigma.

Sutures

Stitched joints between the bones of the skull, allowing for growth during infancy and becoming less distinct in adulthood.

Sepals

The outer parts of the flower, typically green and leaf-like, that protect the developing bud.

Leaf Like

Descriptive of structures or shapes that resemble the form or function of a leaf.