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formed) one can read <strong>of</strong>f the criterion distance at which the respective elements were<br />

linked together into a new single cluster.<br />

Tree Diagram for 30 Cases<br />

Complete Linkages<br />

Eucledian Distances<br />

Figure 3.18 Vertical hierarchical tree plot.<br />

When the data contain a clear "structure" in terms <strong>of</strong> clusters <strong>of</strong> objects that are<br />

similar to each other, then this structure will <strong>of</strong>ten be reflected in the hierarchical tree as<br />

distinct branches. As the result <strong>of</strong> a successful analysis with the joining method, one is<br />

able to detect clusters (branches) and interpret those branches.<br />

3.15.3 Distance Measures<br />

The joining or tree clustering method uses the dissimilarities or distances between<br />

objects when forming the clusters. These distances can be based on a single dimension

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