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Machine Learning Practice · End Term · 13 Apr 2025 · January 2025 term · Set QDD3

Question 20: In top-down hierarchical clustering, clusters are recurs…

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In top-down hierarchical clustering, clusters are recursively split until each data point is its own cluster. The choice of a distance metric plays a crucial role in determining the quality of clustering. Which of the following distance (similarity) metrics are commonly used in hierarchical clustering?

Select all that apply.

  1. A

    Euclidean Distance

  2. B

    Tree Distance

  3. C

    Centroid Distance

  4. D

    Minkowski Distance

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Correct answers

  • A

    Euclidean Distance

  • D

    Minkowski Distance

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Question 20 of 30 in the IIT Madras BS Machine Learning Practice (MLP) End Term paper sat on 13 Apr 2025, in the January 2025 term (IIT M DIPLOMA AN EXAM QDD3 13 Apr 2025). It carries 2 marks.

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