Host: Japan Society for Fuzzy Theory and Intelligent Informatics (SOFT)
Cluster Validation is an important mechanism in FCM-type clustering applications with the goal being to select optimal cluster numbers. Xie-Beni index is an established validity measure, in which cluster optimality is measures considering cluster compactness and separateness. In this research, a Xie-Beni-like validity index is applied to validation of fuzzy co-clusters, and its availability is considered in very large data applications.