Hierarchical Cluster Analysis or PCA?

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Imran Anwar

@Yusuf Below thread on Research Gate might help your cause👇🏼

https://www.researchgate.net/post/The_difference_between_principal_component_analysis_PCA_and_HCA_hierarchical_cluster_analysis

Chinaza Godswill Awuchi

Also check http://www.sthda.com/english/articles/31-principal-component-methods-in-r-practical-guide/117-hcpc-hierarchical-clustering-on-principal-components-essentials/