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What is the primary purpose of data mining?
What is the primary purpose of data mining?
- To identify patterns and trends in large data sets (correct)
- To collect data for marketing purposes
- To eliminate data redundancy
- To store data securely in databases
Which phase follows data pre-processing in the data mining process?
Which phase follows data pre-processing in the data mining process?
- Data Extraction (correct)
- Data Storage
- Data Evaluation and Presentation
- Data Analysis
What is an alternative term for data mining?
What is an alternative term for data mining?
- Information Retrieval
- Data Warehousing
- Data Visualization
- Knowledge Discovery of Data (KDD) (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the data mining process?
Which of the following is NOT a phase of the data mining process?
What is one of the applications of data mining in the context of fraud detection?
What is one of the applications of data mining in the context of fraud detection?
Which of the following databases can data mining be applied to?
Which of the following databases can data mining be applied to?
Which activity is part of data pre-processing in data mining?
Which activity is part of data pre-processing in data mining?
Which mathematical aspect is emphasized in data mining?
Which mathematical aspect is emphasized in data mining?
What is the primary purpose of indexing in a database?
What is the primary purpose of indexing in a database?
What does the second column in the index structure refer to?
What does the second column in the index structure refer to?
Which term describes indices that are sorted to facilitate faster searching?
Which term describes indices that are sorted to facilitate faster searching?
What is a primary index based on?
What is a primary index based on?
What characterizes a dense index?
What characterizes a dense index?
How does indexing improve search performance in a database?
How does indexing improve search performance in a database?
What is the main drawback of a database without indexing?
What is the main drawback of a database without indexing?
What is the purpose of translating a user query into relational algebra?
What is the purpose of translating a user query into relational algebra?
Which statement about sparse indexes is true?
Which statement about sparse indexes is true?
What does the term 'Evaluation Primitives' refer to?
What does the term 'Evaluation Primitives' refer to?
Which of the following statements about the query evaluation plan is true?
Which of the following statements about the query evaluation plan is true?
What role does the query execution engine play in the database system?
What role does the query execution engine play in the database system?
How does a database system typically reduce the cost of query evaluation?
How does a database system typically reduce the cost of query evaluation?
Which expression represents a relational algebra operation to filter employees with a salary greater than 10000?
Which expression represents a relational algebra operation to filter employees with a salary greater than 10000?
What must a query optimizer have to optimize a query effectively?
What must a query optimizer have to optimize a query effectively?
Why is it unnecessary for users to write their queries efficiently?
Why is it unnecessary for users to write their queries efficiently?
What characterizes a sparse index?
What characterizes a sparse index?
What distinguishes a clustered index from other types of indexes?
What distinguishes a clustered index from other types of indexes?
Why might a sparse index become inefficient as the table size increases?
Why might a sparse index become inefficient as the table size increases?
In what scenario is a secondary index beneficial?
In what scenario is a secondary index beneficial?
What is the role of a mapping in sparse indexing?
What is the role of a mapping in sparse indexing?
How can clustering indexes manage non-unique key columns?
How can clustering indexes manage non-unique key columns?
What happens if separate disk blocks are used for each cluster in a clustered index?
What happens if separate disk blocks are used for each cluster in a clustered index?
What might be a disadvantage of using only primary indexes?
What might be a disadvantage of using only primary indexes?
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Study Notes
Indexing
- Records in a database have a unique key field for identification purposes.
- Indexing enables efficient retrieval of records based on indexed attributes.
- An index functions like a table of contents in a book, optimizing performance by reducing disk access during queries.
Indexing in DBMS
- Aims to enhance database performance by minimizing disk accesses during query processes.
- The index comprises two main components: a search key (primary/candidate key) stored in sorted order and data references (pointers to disk locations).
- Ordered indices are sorted, improving search efficiency; example with employee IDs illustrates reduced bytes read with indexing.
Indexing Methods
Primary Index
- Created based on a table's primary key, facilitating unique identification of records.
- Two types: Dense index (one index per record, faster search but requires more space) and Sparse index (selective indexing, pointing to data blocks).
Clustering Index
- An ordered data file that groups records with similar characteristics.
- Non-unique keys can be indexed by combining multiple columns for uniqueness; example includes employees sorted by Department ID.
Secondary Index
- Introduced to reduce mapping size as table sizes grow, involving multi-level indexing.
- First-level mapping stored in primary memory, while second-level mapping and actual data reside in secondary memory for efficiency.
Query Processing
- Relational algebra translates user queries for execution.
- Evaluation of queries involves annotating relational algebra expressions with operations for execution.
- Query evaluation plans detail the sequence of operations and can refer to algorithms for specific indexes.
Optimization
- Cost of query evaluation varies by query type; efficient plans are generated by the database system.
- Query optimization requires estimated cost analysis for operations to minimize resource expenditure during evaluation.
Data Mining
- Involves extracting patterns and trends from large data sets to support data-driven decision-making.
- Aims to investigate hidden patterns, aiding in categorization and evaluation for cost reduction and revenue generation.
- Data mining relies on complex algorithms for extracting useful information from diverse data types, known as Knowledge Discovery of Data (KDD).
Data Mining Process
- Comprised of three phases: Data Pre-processing (cleaning, integrating, transforming data), Data Extraction (executing mining operations), and Data Evaluation and Presentation (analyzing results).
Applications of Data Mining
- Financial analysis, biological analysis, scientific inquiry, intrusion and fraud detection, along with research analysis, showcasing its versatility in various fields.
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