sklearn is closed reference, denovo, or open reference classifier?

Hi, can someone please let me know what classification method is used by sklearn classifier - open, closed, or denovo?

Hi Pratyusha,

open, closed, or denovo

These are all methods for making OTUs.

sklearn does not make OTUs, it just labels taxonomy to sequences. It's a different step in the process...

From the Overview tutorial

The sklearn classifiers do use a reference database, but in a totally different way then those three old clustering methods.

Check out the Overview tutorial and let us know if you have more questions about this process!

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Dear Colin, thanks very much for your prompt response and the explanation you have provided.
@colinbrislawn

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