A Cost Function for Similarity-Based Hierarchical Clustering

Explore a comprehensive lecture on hierarchical clustering algorithms and their cost functions, presented by Sanjoy Dasgupta from UC San Diego. Delve into the computational challenges in machine learning, focusing on similarity-based hierarchical clustering methods. Gain insights into the development and analysis of cost functions that evaluate the quality of hierarchical clusterings, and understand their implications for improving clustering algorithms. Learn about the latest advancements in this field and their potential applications in various domains of data analysis and machine learning.