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Zhi Min Wang¹, Qing Song, Yeng Chai Soh

¹Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. zwang@i2r.a-star.edu.sg

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This study introduces a robust curve clustering method using a multivariate t-distribution model, outperforming traditional Gaussian models in handling noisy data and improving clustering accuracy.

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Area of Science:

Statistics
Data Mining
Machine Learning

Background:

Traditional curve clustering often relies on Gaussian models, which are sensitive to outliers and noise.
Robustness is crucial for accurate clustering in real-world datasets with imperfections.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a novel curve clustering technique with enhanced robustness.
To improve the accuracy of curve clustering by addressing limitations of Gaussian models.

Main Methods:

Utilized B-spline curves for modeling curve data.
Applied a mixed-effects model within a multivariate t-distribution framework.
Developed an expectation-maximization algorithm for parameter estimation.

Main Results:

The proposed multivariate t-distribution model demonstrated superior robustness to outliers and noise compared to Gaussian models.
The B-spline-based mixed-effects model achieved better clustering results on both simulated and real-world datasets.
Experimental results confirmed the effectiveness of the new approach.

Conclusions:

The multivariate t-distribution offers a more robust alternative to Gaussian distributions for curve clustering.
The proposed method provides improved accuracy and reliability in curve clustering applications.
This technique is valuable for analyzing complex curve data in various scientific domains.