Jumaat, 24 September 2010

Jenks Optimization

George Jenks developed this optimization system. The goal is forming groups that are internally homogeneous while assuring heterogeneity among classes. This has proven to be a very useful method, next to natural breaks - but requires computing power to perform. A statistical approach based on “Min & Max” of data variance. Data variance – how much data values vary in magnitude among each other. Start with a single class: range (a single class) = max data value – min data value. Introduce another group whereby. Minimize within group variance (member data values closer in value). Maximize between group variance (difference in group averages as great as possible).

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