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Data Warehouses and Data Mining

How does Data Mining Work?

Several types of analytical software are available: statistical, machine learning, and neural networks. Generally, four types of relationships are sought:

  1. Classes: stored data is used to locate data in predetermined groups.
  2. Clusters: data items are grouped according to logical relationships or consumer preferences.
  3. Associations: data can be mined to identify associations.
  4. Sequential patterns: data is mined to anticipate behavior patterns and trends.