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Reducing the time requirement of k-means algorithm.

Victor Chukwudi Osamor1, Ezekiel Femi Adebiyi, Jelilli Olarenwaju Oyelade

  • 1Department of Computer and Information Sciences, College of Science and Technology, Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Nigeria.

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A novel k-means algorithm, leveraging principal component analysis, offers significant speed improvements for large datasets like microarray data. This efficient clustering method demonstrates excellent accuracy, particularly for biological data analysis in malaria research.

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Area of Science:

  • Computational Biology
  • Data Science
  • Machine Learning

Background:

  • Traditional k-means clustering is computationally intensive for high-dimensional datasets, including microarray data.
  • Existing k-means variants often struggle with large-scale data, limiting their practical application.
  • Efficient clustering is crucial for analyzing complex biological datasets.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a novel, computationally efficient k-means algorithm for large datasets.
  • To improve upon the performance of traditional and enhanced k-means methods.
  • To apply the new algorithm to biological data, specifically microarray data for malaria research.

Main Methods:

  • The new algorithm utilizes the established relationship between principal component analysis (PCA) and k-means clustering.
  • A correctness proof for the developed algorithm is provided.
  • Empirical testing was conducted on three biological and six non-biological datasets.

Main Results:

  • The novel algorithm demonstrates superior speed compared to traditional and enhanced k-means.
  • Cluster quality was assessed using the Hubert-Arabie Adjusted Rand index (ARI(HA)).
  • Excellent clustering quality (ARI(HA) > 0.9) was achieved, especially when k is not close to d.

Conclusions:

  • The developed k-means algorithm offers a significant reduction in computation time for large datasets.
  • The algorithm shows high accuracy and efficiency, suitable for applications like microarray data analysis and malaria research.
  • The method is versatile and applicable to various clustering tasks with appropriate distance metrics.