MESM'2009, September 27-29, 2009, Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon, Conference Tutorials

Conference Tutorial

Introduction to Data Mining and its Applications (with Hands-on Session using WEKA)"

Ahmed M. Zeki (PhD in Computer Science) Department of Computer Science Kulliyyah of Information and Communication Technology (KICT) International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) Jalan Gombak, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Tel: +603-6196 5657 Fax: +603-6196 5179 email: amzeki@iiu.edu.my

Abstract

Data Mining (DM) is the process of knowledge discovery or retrieval of hidden information from datasets. DM is becoming an essential instrument for researchers. It comprises of many techniques used for knowledge discovery. DM can process and analyze engineering data, medical data, business data, etc. In a recent study, DM was listed among the 12 IT skills that employers can’t say no to.

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