Computer Programs for Performing Hierarchical Cluster Analysis
- 1 July 1978
- journal article
- Published by SAGE Publications in Applied Psychological Measurement
- Vol. 2 (3) , 405-413
- https://doi.org/10.1177/014662167800200315
Abstract
This paper analyzes the versatility of 10 dif ferent popular programs which contain hierarchical methods of cluster analysis. The intent of the paper is to provide users with information which can be of assistance when choosing a cluster analysis pro gram. The four dimensions which are emphasized when discussing these programs are (1) agglomera tion vs. division, (2) linkage form, (3) similarity measure, and (4) hierarchical solution vs. single- rank.Keywords
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