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Performance Analysis and Architecture of a Clustering Hybrid Algorithm Called FA+GA-DBSCAN Using Artificial Datasets.

Juan Carlos Perafan-Lopez¹, Valeria Lucía Ferrer-Gregory², César Nieto-Londoño³

¹Grupo de Investigación en Ingeniería Aeroespacial, Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana, Medellín 050031, Colombia.

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Summary

This study introduces FA+GA-DBSCAN, a hybrid algorithm that automates parameter tuning for Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise (DBSCAN). This method enhances clustering accuracy, especially for dense datasets.

Keywords:

DBSCAN clustering entropy factor analysis genetic algorithm pattern recognition

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Area of Science:

Data Science
Machine Learning
Pattern Recognition

Background:

Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise (DBSCAN) is a key unsupervised pattern recognition method.
DBSCAN requires manual tuning of MinPts and Eps parameters, impacting clustering accuracy.
High-dimensional datasets pose challenges for traditional clustering algorithms.

Purpose of the Study:

To present a hybrid algorithm for automated DBSCAN parameter tuning.
To improve the performance and reduce uncertainties in clustering applications.
To evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed method on artificial datasets.

Main Methods:

Developed a hybrid algorithm combining Factor Analysis (FA) for dimensionality reduction and a genetic algorithm (GA) with nearest neighbor search for DBSCAN parameter optimization.
Implemented Factor Analysis (FA) for pre-processing high-dimensional datasets.
Utilized a genetic algorithm (GA) to automate the selection of MinPts and Eps parameters for DBSCAN.

Main Results:

The FA+GA-DBSCAN algorithm demonstrated effective automatic grouping of datasets in two-dimensional space.
Evaluated performance using artificial datasets, measuring precision and entropy.
The hybrid approach showed a reduced probability of error in clustering dense datasets.

Conclusions:

The FA+GA-DBSCAN algorithm offers an effective solution for automated DBSCAN parameter tuning.
The integration of FA and GA significantly enhances clustering performance, particularly for dense data.
This automated approach reduces uncertainty and improves the reliability of clustering results.