Homework: Pattern Discovery in Data Mining
a) Discuss some of the applications of clustering in data mining. (130 Words)
b) View the following video, then prepare a one page paper on eigenvalues. You may research the internet for more information. (320 Words)
YouTube Video: "Introduction to Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors - Part 1"
c) Discuss the comparison between traditional and one-to-one marketing. See table 1-1 in chapter 1. You may research the internet for more information. (320 Words)
d) What is a decision tree? Create a decision tree and discuss it. (1 to 2 pages)
e) After observing the TED Talk on Big Data, discuss and prepare a one page paper on the TED Talk
TED Talk Video: "The Human Insights Missing From Big Data" by Tricia Wang.
What are some steps that you can do to protect yourself online? (320 Words)
f) After viewing the following Ted Talk on Big Data and privacy, prepare a one page paper on this Ted Talk topic "The Future of your Personal Data".
YouTube Video: "The Future of Your Personal Data - Privacy vs Monetization | Stuart Lacey | TEDxBermuda"
What are some steps that you can do to protect yourself online?
g) Prepare a one page (minimum) paper on cluster analysis. You may research the internet for more information. Please double space your paper and cite your sources. (320 Words)
h) Prepare a one page paper on associative analysis. You may research the internet for more information. Please double space your paper and cite your sources. (320 Words)
i) For your Course Project, you will type a 3 to 5 page research paper on a topic of your choice that deals with Data Mining based one of the chapters from your textbook. You may research the internet for more information. Please check the attached document for topic details. (3 to 5 Pages)
Format your homework according to the give formatting requirements:
1. The answer must be double spaced, typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
2. The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the course title, the student's name, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
3. Also include a reference page. The references and Citations should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.