Complete link We now consider the complete link or MAX version of hierarchical clustering In this case, the proximity of two clusters is defined as the maximum of the distance between any two points in the two different clusters Complete link is less susceptible to noise and outliers However, it tends to produce clusters with globular shapes 8/20/2016 PATTERN RECOGNITIONComplete link We now consider the complete link or MAX version of hierarchical clustering. In this case, the proximity of two clusters is defined as the maximum of the distance between any two points in the two different clusters. Complete link is less susceptible to noise and outliers. However, it tends to produce clusters with globular shapes. 8/20/2016 PATTERN RECOGNITION 53