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An Introduction to Chemometrics - Definitions

Pattern recognition

Seeks similarities and regularities present in the data.

Cluster analysis

Seeks natural classifications (clusters) in the data.

Trivial for humans in 2- or 3-dimensions; computer assistance needed where more dimensions are involved.

An Introduction to Chemometrics - Definitions / B A Rock, 469D, 7-1119 / Jun 5 1997


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