Cluster Analysis

Cluster Analysis is a lightweight Windows software application whose purpose is to show how to use the clustering algorithm of the SDL Component Suite tool.

Keep it on portable devices

Thanks to its portable status, you can store the utility on USB flash drives. It can be run by simply opening the executable file (there’s no setup included in the process).
The tool does not write entries to your Windows registry so you can get rid of it using a simple deletion task.

Simple looks

You are welcomed by a multi-tabbed environment that allows you to easily switch between the key features of the program, namely data entry, cluster analysis, and protocol.
A help manual is not included in the package but the dedicated parameters look intuitive so you are not going to spend a lot of time tweaking the entire process.

Data entry parameters

Cluster Analysis gives you the possibility to import the information from ASCII files. Files can be uploaded in the main window using the built-in browse button (there’s no support for drag-and-drop actions).
Data is revealed with the aid of a table. Plus, you are allowed to manually edit each entry in the table by inputting the desired numbers.

Cluster analysis

The application gives you the possibility to choose between different linkage types, namely single, complete or average linkage, Ward’s method or flexible strategy. In addition, you can pick the distance measure.
Based on the aforementioned parameters, Cluster Analysis automatically generates a graph and allows you to zoom in or out of it. The graph cannot be copied to the clipboard and exported to a file.
Last but not least, the utility computes the results in a dedicated panel where you can view information about the distance measure, clustering method, objects, cluster, and distance. These details can be copied to the clipboard.

Bottom line

All things considered, Cluster Analysis provides a straightforward software solution for helping you perform multidimensional data cluster analysis.