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Jenks' optimization
See Also:
classification,
natural breaks classification
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[cartography]
A method of statistical data classification that partitions data into classes using an algorithm that calculates groupings of data values based on the data distribution. Jenks' optimization seeks to reduce variance within groups and maximize variance between groups.
