Hierarchical clustering
Abstract
This chapter introduces visualisation for hierarchical cluster analysis. It starts with an overview of hierarchical clustering, and the summary of a clustering result in a dendrogram, showing how the dendrogram can be overlayed on a data plot. This is followed by an illustration of common patterns that can confuse hierarchical cluster analysis, and how they can be diagnosed visually. It finishes with an explanation of how we can use the tour to visualise the dendrogram in high dimensions, to understand the differences in the way the choices affect the joining of points into clusters.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Advanced Clustering Algorithms Research
Data Visualization and Analytics
Topological and Geometric Data Analysis
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Chapman & Hall/CRC eBooks
- Pages
- 87–96
- Publication date
- 11 March 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter