Laurel Miller

Give an example of a problem where data mining would be useful. Then explain whether it would be an example of predictive or descriptive analytics (refer to the slides for the definitions if you don’t remember the […]

Name and describe a business question that you could answer using a decision tree. What data would you collect to perform the analysis? Do not use examples that we covered in class.

Data cubes are more static (change less frequently) than transactional data.

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November 5, 2012

November 7, 2012

November 9, 2012 – no capture (test 2)

October 29, 2012 – no class

October 31, 2012

November 2, 2012

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October 22, 2012

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October 15, 2012 – no capture (test 1)

October 17, 2012

October 19, 2012

Explain the following terms: data warehouse, data mart, data cube

Click here for a copy of the assignment. This is due on November 15th, 2011. Please submit a printout of your answers to the instructor at the beginning of the class.

Hi All,

A couple of announcements about the course:

1. The second test will be held on Friday, November 9.

2. Click here to view the study guide for the test.

3. The test will be 50 mins duration and […]

Click here for some sample questions for test 2. This is not exhaustive and additional questions may feature in the test.

When: Tuesday – November 6, 2012

Where : Alter Hall 603

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Think for about 100 seconds what you learnt in class during week 10 (Decision Trees) and summarize your thought here.

Think for about 100 seconds what you learnt in class during week 9 (Data Analytics) and summarize your thought here.

Click here for instructions on the SAS inclass exercise on decision trees.

Click here for a copy of the assignment. This is due on Wednesday – November 7, 2012. Please submit a printout of the completed answers on page 2 of the assignment (no screen shots and diagrams are […]

Here are some options you can follow if SAS is not working correctly.

1. If you have problems with Java, make sure that the correct version of Java is installed. Follow the instructions on pages 22-24 to check […]

Here is an excellent book chapter to read for decision trees. This is not part of the exam, and is for your reference only (click here).

We’re starting to get into analytics this week and next. This set of PPT slides covers Decision Trees.

In this lecture, we’ll discuss the use of decision trees for data mining. The topics covered include […]