Journal article
Conducting a Cluster Analysis in Counseling Research: Four Easy Steps
Counseling outcome research and evaluation, Vol.12(1), pp.54-62
01/02/2021
DOI: 10.1080/21501378.2020.1768522
Abstract
A cluster analysis is an exploratory research method that contributes to identifying homogeneous subgroups and examining the structure of targeted data. This article provides four steps for conducting a cluster analysis for counseling researchers and practitioners: (1) select variable(s) for clustering subgroups; (2) perform preliminary data processing; (3) determine the clustering method to use; and (4) assess the validity of clustering results. Cluster analysis benefits counseling research in various ways, including offering an in-depth understanding of counselors, clients, and relevant counseling mechanisms.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Conducting a Cluster Analysis in Counseling Research: Four Easy Steps
- Creators
- Gerta Bardhoshi - University of IowaByeolbee Um - University of IowaBradley T. Erford - Peabody
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Counseling outcome research and evaluation, Vol.12(1), pp.54-62
- DOI
- 10.1080/21501378.2020.1768522
- ISSN
- 2150-1378
- eISSN
- 2150-1386
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 01/02/2021
- Academic Unit
- Counselor Education and Supervision; Center for Social Science Innovation; Public Policy Center (Archive)
- Record Identifier
- 9984283719402771
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