Summary  
This chapter covers implementing the DBSCAN clustering algorithm: generating and scaling dummy data, fitting a DBSCAN model, tuning its `eps` and `min_samples` hyperparameters, and distinguishing core points from border points.  

General domain of usage  
Unsupervised clustering of non-linearly separable data patterns.

You'll create two datasets to demonstrate DBSCAN's strengths: 
 
- **Moons:** two interleaving half circles; 

- **Circles:** a small circle inside a larger circle.

The algorithm is as follows:

1.  You instantiate the `DBSCAN` object, setting `eps` and `min_samples`;      

2.  You fit the model to your data; 

3.  You visualize the results by plotting the **data points** and coloring them according to their assigned **cluster labels**.

## Tuning Hyperparameters 

The choice of `eps` and `min_samples` significantly impacts the clustering outcome. Experiment with different values to find what works best for your data. For instance, if `eps` is too large, all points might end up in a **single cluster**. If `eps` is too small, many points might be classified as **noise**. You can also scale the features. 

Gain a solid understanding of cluster analysis, a key unsupervised learning technique for uncovering patterns in unlabeled data. Explore the essentials of K-Means, Hierarchical Clustering, DBSCAN, and GMMs, and get hands-on experience with real datasets to build confidence in applying clustering to real-world problems.

Dive into the fundamentals of clustering and discover how it differs from classification. Explore essential algorithms, tools, and libraries that power this unsupervised learning technique to uncover hidden patterns in data.

Gain a solid understanding of key preprocessing techniques that ensure effective clustering. Learn how to handle missing values, encode categorical features, normalize data, and choose appropriate distance measures and linkages to boost clustering accuracy.

Master the skills needed to apply K-Means clustering effectively. Learn how the algorithm works, determine the optimal number of clusters, and gain hands-on experience by implementing K-Means on both synthetic and real-world datasets.

Explore the essentials of hierarchical clustering and learn how to group data into meaningful clusters using dendrograms. Build confidence in identifying the optimal number of clusters and implementing the technique on both synthetic and real-world datasets.

Discover how DBSCAN excels at detecting clusters of varying shapes and handling noise in data. Learn the mechanics behind this density-based algorithm, how to assign points to clusters, and apply it to both synthetic and real datasets with confidence.

Gain a solid understanding of Gaussian Mixture Models and how they use probability to model complex cluster shapes. Learn the principles of Gaussian distribution, explore how GMMs work, and build confidence by applying them to both dummy and real-world data.

Implementing on Dummy Dataset

Tuning Hyperparameters

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Implementing on Dummy Dataset

Tuning Hyperparameters