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Cluster Analysis
Cluster Analysis
Missing Values Handling
Missing values are common in real-world datasets and must be addressed before clustering. We'll cover three basic methods: mean imputation, median imputation, and row removal.
Filling with Mean
This method replaces missing values in a column with the average of its non-missing values. It is simple and maintains the column average.
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However, it can reduce variance and may not be suitable for skewed data or categorical features.
Filling with Median
This method replaces missing values with the median of the non-missing values in the column. The median is less sensitive to outliers than the mean, making it better for skewed data or data with outliers.
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Removing Rows with Missing Values
This method deletes any rows containing missing values. It is simple and introduces no imputed data. However, it can lead to significant data loss and bias if many rows are removed or missingness is not random.
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Choosing the best method depends on your data and analysis goals. The coding file shows practical examples of each technique in more detail.
The code file below provides practical examples of each preprocessing technique covered in this section, including handling missing values:
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