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Cluster Analysis

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Definition: A set of statistical methods used to group variables or observations into strongly inter-related subgroups. In epidemiology, it may be used to analyze a closely grouped series of events or cases of disease or other health-related phenomenon with well-defined distribution patterns in relation to time or place or both.  IM GEN only; coord NIM with specific disease or other concept (IM); no qualif   
Examples Small-Area Analysis; Space-Time Clustering 		Other names Clustering; Disease Clusterings; Clusterings, Disease; Clustering, Disease; Cluster Analyses; Analysis, Cluster; Analyses, Cluster; Disease Clustering; Clusterings

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