Full Title: Explaining the GetClusterCharacteristics Stored Procedure for Sequence Clustering Models

Introduction: In SQL Server 2005 and SQL Server 2008, Microsoft has added some fantastic visualizations around data-mining algorithms. These visual aids allow us to see exactly what a particular algorithm is predicting or describing—making a difficult subject easier to understand.

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Article by Allan Mitchell, SQL Server MVP and principal consultant at Konesans Limited in the UK. You can find Allan’s website at www.SQLIS.com.