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behaviors,
Cluster Analysis purchase
distance
metrics to
history,
Cluster Analysis identify
psychographics,
also known as clustering, is a technique clusters of
etc., to identify
used in data analysis and machine learning data points
market
to group similar data points or objects that are closer
segments that
based on certain characteristics or to each other
have similar
features they possess. in feature
needs
Segmentation space.
or behaviors.
- A way of organizing customers
into groups with similar traits,
product preferences, or
The auto insurance company, Geico, intends
expectations.
to tailor its insurance options. Your objective
Clustering
is to understand the key factors customers
- A broader analytical technique
prioritize in their insurance provider. You've
used in various domains to
created a survey for current Geico customers,
identify patterns and groupings in
aiming to gauge their perception of the
data, without a specific marketing
importance of two aspects when selecting
or business context.
auto insurance: cost savings on premiums and
the availability of a local agent.
Segmentation vs. Clustering
Usage Used in a
broader range
of fields
Primarily used including data
in marketing analysis,
and business machine
strategy. learning,
image
processing,
etc.
Purpose Divides a
market or
customer base
into Groups data
distinct and points into
relatively clusters based
homogeneous on
segments similarities in
based on their features
Likert-Scale
various or attributes.
characteristics,
A Likert-type scale, which takes its name from
behaviors, or
psychologist Rensis Likert, is a frequently
preferences.
employed psychometric measurement tool for
Method Involves Utilizes
evaluating individuals attitudes, opinions,
analyzing mathematical
perceptions, or behaviors. The approach
customer algorithms
entails providing respondents with a
demographics, and
statement or multiple statements and
FUNDAMENTALS OF DESCRIPTIVE ANALYTICS (BUMA 30063)
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prompting them to express their degree of - managers can recognize segments
agreement or disagreement using a in the marketplace. Ex:
predetermined range of response choices. Demographics