Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Data mining in a bicriteria clustering problem |
| Authors: |
Abascal, E.1, Garcia Lautre, I.1, Mallor, F. mallor@unavarra.es |
| Source: |
European Journal of Operational Research. Sep2006, Vol. 173 Issue 3, p705-716. 12p. |
| Subjects: |
Data mining, Factor analysis, Knowledge management, Executives |
| Abstract: |
Abstract: In this paper, we address the issue of clustering elements, described by a large set of non-negative variables, first using quantitative criteria to differentiate variable values, and then qualitative criteria to focus on whether or not the variables take a zero value. A zero value is relevant in a managerial context, for example, where it may indicate non-consumption of a certain product. In this case, a zero versus a positive value constitutes, in itself, an primary point of interest. This is the type of situation, moreover, in which there is usually a high frequency of zero values. We suggest two different approaches to the analysis of these data. One uses multiple factor analysis (MFA), which allows a compromise between qualitative and quantitative criteria. The other proposes a family of functions for transforming the original data in such a way that the parameter used to index the functions is interpreted as the weight assigned to each criterion. We have tested both procedures on a real-world data set to obtain a customer typology for a telecommunications company. The results were encouraging and useful to the managers. [Copyright &y& Elsevier] |
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| Database: |
Engineering Source |
