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K-means clustering algorithm tends to create uniform cluster sizes, regardless of true data distribution. The coefficient of variation (CV) is proposed as a key metric for validating clustering results.

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Area of Science:

Data Science
Machine Learning
Statistical Analysis

Background:

K-means is a prevalent partitional clustering method.
Understanding the impact of data distributions on K-means performance requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To formally study the effect of skewed data distributions on K-means clustering.
To identify limitations of existing validation measures and propose a new criterion.

Main Methods:

Formal illustration of K-means behavior with varied cluster sizes.
Analysis of clustering validation measures, including entropy.
Introduction and application of the coefficient of variation (CV) for validation.

Main Results:

K-means produces clusters of relatively uniform size, irrespective of original cluster sizes.
Entropy measure can be misleading for skewed distributions.
K-means adjusts cluster sizes towards a CV range of 0.3-1.0, deviating from true distributions.

Conclusions:

The coefficient of variation (CV) is a necessary criterion for validating K-means clustering.
K-means alters cluster size distributions, necessitating careful validation beyond traditional measures.