Document stream clustering: experimenting an incremental algorithm and AR-based tools for highlighting dynamic trends

We address here two major challenges presented by dynamic data mining: 1) the stability challenge: we have implemented a rigorous incremental density-based clustering algorithm, independent from any initial conditions and ordering of the data-vectors stream, 2) the cognitive challenge: we have implemented a stringent selection process of association rules between clusters at time t-1 and time t for directly generating the main conclusions about the dynamics of a data-stream. We illustrate these points with an application to a two years and 2600 documents scientific information database.

• Type: Journal
• Year: 2008
• Where: CORR
• Authors: Alain Lelu, Martine Cadot, Pascal Cuxac
• Keywords: CORR 2008, Dynamic Data Mining, Education, Incremental Density-based Clustering, Stringent Selection Process