3.3. Exploration the dataΒΆ

Exploring the data help tackles the data mining questions considering assumptions and potential impact on the remainder of the project.

This task also refines the data description by performing the transformation and other data preparation steps necessary for further analysis.

This process can be done using:

  • querying, visualization and reporting techniques

  • an analyzis of key attributes relationships between pairs or small numbers of attributes

  • statistical analyzes including graphs and plots

  • analyzing the initial hypothesis and its impact on the rest of the project