Description
Readers will learn to:
* appreciate the role of data mining in scientific research
* develop an understanding of fundamental concepts of data mining and knowledge discovery
* use software to carry out data mining tasks
* select and assess appropriate models to ensure findings are valid and meaningful
* develop basic skills in data preparation, data mining, model selection, and validation
* apply concepts with end-of-chapter exercises and review summaries
About the Author
Xiaoling Shu is Professor of Sociology at the University of California, Davis.
Book Information
ISBN 9780520292307
Author Prof. Xiaoling Shu
Format Paperback
Page Count 264
Imprint University of California Press
Publisher University of California Press
Weight(grams) 590g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 20mm