Try: http://lib.stat.cmu.edu/DASL/DataArchive.html Fisher's iris data is often used to test clustering algorithms At 05:35 AM 3/01/2002 +0000, you wrote: >Subject: Artificial data set for comparing cluster analysis methods. > >I'm pursuing my thesis for a MSc in Biostatistics for the Medical School at >University of Athens, Greece. My thesis concerns a detailed comparison >between Cluster Analysis methods with artificial data. > >In order to compare Clustering methods, I need an artificial data set which >is formed in true clusters. >I would therefore greatly appreciate anyone sending me a data set like this >or information where I could find this kind of data sets and if there is any >simpler algorithm for generating artificial data. >I would also find it very helpful if anyone inform me anything related to >this area. > >Thanks in advance, > >George Feretzakis >University of Athens, MSc in Biostatistics >[log in to unmask] > > > >_________________________________________________________________ >MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: >http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx