Data Analysis by Single-Link and Complete-Link Hierarchical Clustering

Lawrence Hubert and Frank B. Baker

Journal of Educational and Behavioral Statistics, 1976, vol. 1, issue 2, 87-111

Abstract: The paper presents an exposition of two data reduction methods widely used in the behavioral sciences and commonly referred to as the single-link and complete-link hierarchical clustering procedures. Major emphasis is placed on several statistical techniques for evaluating the adequacy of a completed partition hierarchy and, in particular, the individual partitions within the sequence. A numerical reanalysis of some previously published data is included as an illustration of the suggested methodology.

Keywords: Hierarchical Clustering; Randomization Tests; Complete-Link Procedure; Single-Link Procedure (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1976
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DOI: 10.3102/10769986001002087

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