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What is the primary focus of data preprocessing?
What is the primary focus of data preprocessing?
- Enhancing data visualization
- Improving data quality for analysis (correct)
- Automating data collection
- Increasing data storage capacity
Data imputation involves removing missing data from a dataset.
Data imputation involves removing missing data from a dataset.
False (B)
Name one method commonly used in data preprocessing.
Name one method commonly used in data preprocessing.
Data imputation
________ encoding transforms categorical data into numerical data using 0 and 1 to denote absence or presence.
________ encoding transforms categorical data into numerical data using 0 and 1 to denote absence or presence.
Match the following types of sampling with their descriptions:
Match the following types of sampling with their descriptions:
Which data smoothing technique is primarily used for identifying trends?
Which data smoothing technique is primarily used for identifying trends?
Exponential Smoothing is mainly used for improving seasonal forecasts.
Exponential Smoothing is mainly used for improving seasonal forecasts.
What is one application of predictive analytics in employee retention?
What is one application of predictive analytics in employee retention?
The _____ method is used for handling outliers in data smoothing techniques.
The _____ method is used for handling outliers in data smoothing techniques.
Match the following data smoothing techniques with their importance:
Match the following data smoothing techniques with their importance:
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of classification algorithms?
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of classification algorithms?
Supervised learning uses labeled data to train models.
Supervised learning uses labeled data to train models.
What is the term used for the boundary that separates different classes in an SVM model?
What is the term used for the boundary that separates different classes in an SVM model?
In regression analysis, an ______ variable assigns levels to qualitative variables.
In regression analysis, an ______ variable assigns levels to qualitative variables.
Match the following types of learning with their definitions:
Match the following types of learning with their definitions:
What is the most common type of hierarchical clustering method used to group objects?
What is the most common type of hierarchical clustering method used to group objects?
Hierarchical clustering involves combining clusters into one big cluster until each point is its own cluster.
Hierarchical clustering involves combining clusters into one big cluster until each point is its own cluster.
What is the first step in the text mining process?
What is the first step in the text mining process?
The process of breaking down text into individual words or tokens is called _______.
The process of breaking down text into individual words or tokens is called _______.
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
Which step is focused on introducing structure to the corpus in text mining?
Which step is focused on introducing structure to the corpus in text mining?
Social media sentiment analysis only focuses on positive opinions expressed by users.
Social media sentiment analysis only focuses on positive opinions expressed by users.
Who is considered the opinion holder in sentiment analysis?
Who is considered the opinion holder in sentiment analysis?
What is the primary focus of the SPARSE algorithm?
What is the primary focus of the SPARSE algorithm?
The lift ratio is used to determine the significance of an association rule.
The lift ratio is used to determine the significance of an association rule.
What does a dendrogram represent in hierarchical clustering?
What does a dendrogram represent in hierarchical clustering?
Agglomerative hierarchical clustering starts with each data point as its own ______.
Agglomerative hierarchical clustering starts with each data point as its own ______.
Match the following types of hierarchical clustering with their descriptions:
Match the following types of hierarchical clustering with their descriptions:
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using the SPADES algorithm?
Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using the SPADES algorithm?
Subsequences are parts of sequences that maintain their internal order.
Subsequences are parts of sequences that maintain their internal order.
What is one application of sequential pattern mining?
What is one application of sequential pattern mining?
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Study Notes
Data Mining Concepts
- Computationally expensive processes often hinder efficiency in analyzing large data sets.
Apriori Principle
- A fundamental algorithm for mining frequent itemsets used in association rule learning.
Rule Generation
- The process of deriving actionable insights from the frequent itemsets identified by algorithms like Apriori.
Lift Ratio
- A metric that determines the strength of an association rule; it compares the observed support of an itemset to the expected support if items were independent.
Sequential Pattern Mining
- A technique for identifying regular sequences or patterns in time-ordered data.
Sequence
- An ordered list of items that can represent events, transactions, or similar occurrences over time.
Subsequence
- A sequence derived from another sequence by deleting zero or more elements without changing the order of the remaining elements.
SPADES Algorithm
- An algorithm for sequential pattern discovery, effectively utilizing equivalence classes to identify frequent patterns across sequences.
Application of the SPADES Algorithm
- Employee ID, job title, department, date of promotion, and training programs serve as datasets.
- Equivalence classes, frequent pattern mining, and analysis help enhance career development, talent management, and decision-making.
Hierarchical Clustering
- A method of cluster analysis that seeks to build a hierarchy of clusters.
Dendrogram
- A visual representation of the arrangement of clusters, illustrating the relationships through a tree-like diagram.
Strengths of Hierarchical Clustering
- Enables the visualization of data relationships but can be computationally intensive.
Types of Hierarchical Clustering
- Agglomerative: Starts with individual data points which are gradually merged into larger clusters.
- Divisive: Begins with a single cluster and divides it into smaller clusters iteratively.
CRISP-DM Framework
- A widely accepted standard for data mining projects, encompassing seven essential steps: business understanding, data understanding, data preparation, modeling, evaluation, deployment, and maintenance.
Statistical Analysis
- Critical for understanding patterns in data and informing decision-making processes.
Data Preprocessing
- Vital for improving data quality, addressing missing values and integrating diverse data sources.
Data Imputation
- A technique for handling missing data by replacing it with substituted values to retain dataset integrity.
Data Binary Encoding
- Categorical variables transform into numerical representations indicating presence (1) or absence (0).
Data Transformation Tasks
- Essential tasks to prepare raw data for analysis, improving data usability and accuracy.
Feature Selection and Creation
- Involves techniques to choose relevant features for models, enhancing predictive performance while reducing computational burden.
Data Smoothing Techniques
- Moving averages help identify trends, while exponential smoothing addresses noise in datasets.
Applications in Predictive Analytics
- Employee retention and recruitment strategies supported by predictive modeling increase organizational effectiveness.
Classification Algorithms
- Various methods utilized in data classification, each with its benefits and drawbacks, including handling complexity and data missingness.
Support Vector Machines (SVM)
- Classification technique utilizing hyperplanes to separate classes in data cleverly, with linear and non-linear SVMs adapting to data structure.
Regression Models
- Used for predicting outcomes based on relationships between variables; includes simple and multiple linear regression models.
Indicator Variable
- Used in regression analysis to represent categorical data, also known as a dummy variable.
Logistic Regression
- A statistical method for predicting binary outcomes, utilizing maximum likelihood estimation.
Unsupervised Learning
- Discovers patterns within unlabeled data, contrasting with supervised learning which requires labeled input.
Text Mining
- The process of deriving useful information from unstructured text data, critical for natural language processing applications.
Sentiment Analysis
- A technique for extracting and understanding emotions or opinions expressed in social media posts, revealing public sentiment toward subjects.
Social Media Sentiment Analysis
- Focuses on evaluating opinions related to specific subjects and understanding the influence of user-generated content and trends.
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