Data Miner: Clear Introduction to the Fundamentals of Data Mining

di Chuck Sherman (Autore)

May Reads, 2024

Data mining is the art of discovering patterns, trends, and relationships buried deep within complex data. With the exponential growth of data in today's digital age, mastering data mining has become a critical skill for individuals and organizations alike. This book serves as your essential roadmap, providing a clear and accessible introduction to the core principles, techniques, and applications of data mining. Starting with the basics, you will learn about the historical context and evolution of data mining, grasping the foundational concepts and terminology. You'll explore the various types of data and understand the crucial steps of data preprocessing, including data cleaning, transformation, and normalization, ensuring your data is primed for analysis. Delving into the heart of data mining, the book showcases powerful tools for data exploration and visualization. You'll discover how to unleash the full potential of your data by identifying meaningful patterns and trends, enabling you to make data-driven decisions with confidence. No data mining journey would be complete without exploring the realm of machine learning. "Data Miner" demystifies the realm of supervised and unsupervised learning techniques, arming you with the knowledge to build predictive models and discover hidden clusters within your data. Embracing the world of ensemble methods, you'll learn to boost the accuracy of your models and master the art of model evaluation. As data mining continues to revolutionize industries, the book dedicates an entire section to understanding big data mining, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities presented by massive datasets. You'll explore scalable algorithms and distributed data processing frameworks like Hadoop and Spark, empowering you to handle big data with ease and efficiency. Ethical and legal considerations are at the forefront of data mining, and this book leaves no stone unturned. You'll gain a profound understanding of privacy issues, data protection, and how to address bias and fairness in your analyses, ensuring that your data mining endeavors are not only successful but also ethically sound. The real-world applications of data mining are boundless, and "Data Miner" showcases their diverse utility. From predictive analytics in business and healthcare to recommender systems and fraud detection, you'll witness how data mining shapes industries and empowers organizations to thrive in the digital age. Looking ahead, the book explores the exciting future trends in data mining, from advancements in machine learning to interdisciplinary collaborations, emphasizing the ever-growing importance of data mining in shaping the world of tomorrow.

• Autore: Chuck Sherman
• Anno edizione: 2024
• Editore: May Reads
• Formato: EPUB2 con DRMFREE
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798224098255

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