Klasterisasi Karakteristik Masyarakat Berdasarkan Pola Konsumsi Dalugha Di Desa Pokol Dan Balane Kabupaten Sangihe

Abstract

This study aims to determine community characteristics based on factors of dalugha consumption patterns in Pokol and Balane Village Tamako Sub-district Sangihe Regency. Data analysis method in this study using k-means algorithm clusterization analysis, for determining the optimal number of clusters using Elbow or within sum square method and sillhoutte method, data processing using RStudio application version 4.0.3. Sampling method using simple random sampling and 195 respondents. Results showed that the community characteristics is divided into 3 clusters, cluster 1 amounts to 3 respondents with characteristics that people consume dalugha not every day because it is not an important food, not willing to consume dalugha although available, consume dalugha at customary events and household expenditures above Rp 2,227,779 per month. Cluster 2 numbered 25 respondents with characteristics of the community that consume dalugha almost every day because dalugha is used as a very important food in the household, consume dalugha although not always available, not consume dalugha at customary events and household expenditure below Rp 2,227,779 per month. Cluster 3 showed 167 respondents with characteristics that people not consume dalugha every day because dalugha is not as the main food, but consume when available so the food availability affects consumption patterns. Consuming dalugha at customary events and household expenditures below Rp 2,227,779 per month.