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What type of tree-like diagram is used in hierarchical clustering to illustrate the arrangement of the clusters produced by the relevant algorithm?

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Dendrogram

A dendrogram shows the sequence of merges or splits occurring at different levels of similarity. By 'cutting' the dendrogram at a specific height, a user can determine the number of clusters for their specific application.

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