Data mining
Definition
Data mining is a computational and analytical methodology used to discover patterns, relationships, and structures in large and complex datasets. It combines statistical techniques, machine learning algorithms, and database methods to extract meaningful information from data. Data mining is used for exploratory analysis, prediction, and knowledge generation, particularly when underlying processes are not fully known.
Sources
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- Han, J., Kamber, M., & Pei, J. (2012). Data Mining: Concepts and Techniques. Morgan Kaufmann.