Data Mining: Technologies, Techniques, Tools, and Trends

Taking a data-centric perspective, this book provides a complete overview of data mining: its uses, methods, technologies, commercial products, and future challenges. Three parts divide Data Mining: Part I describes technologies for data mining; Part II presents tools and techniques; Part III examines emerging trends. Accessible and self-contained, the book also contains two appendices that provide information on technologies such as data management, and artificial intelligence. The book provides singular guidance on appropriate techniques for specific applications and thoroughly assesses data mining product information.