________ Is a Clustering Procedure Where Each Object Starts Out

question 55

Multiple Choice

________ is a clustering procedure where each object starts out in a separate cluster.

• A) Non-hierarchical clustering
• B) Divisive clustering
• C) Agglomerative clustering
• D) Hierarchical clustering

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