Cluster Analysis

**Definition:** A set of statistical methods used to group variables or observations into strongly inter-related subgroups. In epidemiology, it may be used to analyze a closely grouped series of events or cases of disease or other health-related phenomenon with well-defined distribution patterns in relation to time or place or both.

**Tree numbers:** - E05.318.740.250 - N05.715.360.750.200 - N06.850.520.830.250

**Synonyms:** - Clustering