Statistical significance of cluster membership for categorical data

Lianyu Hu, Zerun Li, Junjie Dong, Mudi Jiang, Zengyou He

Abstract: Highlights•First study on the statistical evaluation of cluster membership for categorical data.•An analytical p<math><mi is="true">p</mi></math>-value is derived using Fisher’s exact test and meta-analysis.•SigCM is effectively applied for cluster validation and quality enhancement.