Definition
Clustering
Unsupervised methods that group observations by similarity so analysts can explore structure and design different actions.
Why it matters
The practical consequence.
Clustering can reveal useful customer, store, or product groups when the groups are stable and lead to meaningfully different decisions.
Example
How it appears in a system.
A retailer might identify high-frequency low-margin shoppers separately from occasional high-value purchasers.
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