Introduction to Unsupervised Learning in R

Data Science with R Programming 6 min min read Updated: Mar 07, 2026 Beginner
Introduction to Unsupervised Learning in R
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What is Unsupervised Learning?

Unsupervised learning is a type of machine learning where algorithms analyze datasets without labeled outputs. The goal is to identify hidden patterns, clusters, and structures within the data.

Common Applications

  • Customer segmentation
  • Market basket analysis
  • Anomaly detection
  • Dimensionality reduction
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