[Solved] What is the main purpose of a dendrogram in data science? — Ans: To visualize hierarchical clustering as a tree | SciPy

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What is the main purpose of a dendrogram in data science?

ATo visualize hierarchical clustering as a tree

BTo perform linear regression analysis

CTo calculate the mean of a dataset

DTo create a scatter plot of two variables

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand dendrogram function
A dendrogram is used to show hierarchical clustering results visually as a tree structure.
Step 2: Compare with other options
The other options describe different data analysis or visualization methods unrelated to dendrograms.
Final Answer:
To visualize hierarchical clustering as a tree -> Option A
Quick Check:
Dendrogram = hierarchical clustering tree [OK]

Quick Trick: Dendrograms always show clusters as tree diagrams [OK]

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