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Recent advances in experimental methods have resulted in the generation of enormous volumes of data across the life sciences. Hence clustering and classification techniques that were once predominantly the domain of ecologists are now being used more widely. This book provides an overview of these important data analysis methods, from long-established statistical methods to more recent machine learning techniques. It aims to provide a framework that will enable the reader to recognise the assumptions and constraints that are implicit in all such techniques. Important generic issues are discussed first and then the major families of algorithms are described. Throughout the focus is on explanation and understanding and readers are directed to other resources that provide additional mathematical rigour when it is required. Examples taken from across the whole of biology, including bioinformatics, are provided throughout the book to illustrate the key concepts and each technique's potential.

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Advances in experimental methods have resulted in the generation of enormous volumes of data across the life sciences. Hence clustering and classification techniques that were once predominantly the domain of ecologists are now being used more widely. This 2006 book provides an overview of these important data analysis methods, from long-established statistical methods to more recent machine learning techniques. It aims to provide a framework that will enable the reader to recognise the assumptions and constraints that are implicit in all such techniques. Important generic issues are discussed first and then the major families of algorithms are described. Throughout the focus is on explanation and understanding and readers are directed to other resources that provide additional mathematical rigour when it is required. Examples taken from across the whole of biology, including bioinformatics, are provided throughout the book to illustrate the key concepts and each technique's potential.

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Title Cluster and Classification Techniques for the Biosciences
Author Alan H. Fielding
Binding Hardback
Edition number 1st
Edition 1
Pages 258
Volumes 1
Language ENG
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Publication date January 15, 2007
Illustrated Yes
ISBN 9780521852814 / 0521852811
Weight 1.51 lbs (0.68 kg)
Dimensions 9.96 x 7.09 x 0.67 in (25.30 x 18.01 x 1.70 cm)
Category Science
Library of Congress subjects Biology, Data Interpretation, Statistical
Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2006027983
Dewey Decimal Code 570.285

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