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A powerful data transformation method named guided projections is proposed creating new possibilities to reveal the group structure of high-dimensional data in the presence of noise variables. Utilising projections onto a space spanned by a…
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Big data present new opportunities for modern society while posing challenges for data scientists. Recent advancements in sensor networks and the widespread adoption of IoT have led to the collection of physical-sensor data on an enormous…
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