UoPeople CS4407 Quiz1
UoPeople CS4407 Quiz1
UoPeople CS4407 Quiz1
Question 1
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True or False: Data Mining can be said to be a process designed to detect patterns in data sets.
Select one:
True
False
Question 2
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True or False: In unsupervised learning, the learning algorithm must be trained using data attributes that have been paired with an outcome
variable.
Select one:
True
False
Question 3
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True or False: Unsupervised learning involves building a statistical model for predicting, or estimating an output based upon one or more inputs.
Select one:
True
False
Question 4
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Regression analysis involves developing a model where one or more inputs are used to predict an output variable. Regression, in this context,
represents what kind of learning.
Select one:
a. Reinforcement learning
b. Supervised learning
c. Unsupervised learning
d. Hybrid Learning
Question 5
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Assuming that we have a data set that includes sales data for every customer over the course of several years and we wanted to use this data to
predict future sales which would be the most appropriate technique to investigate?
Select one:
a. Classification
b. Regression
c. Clustering
d. Decision Trees
Question 6
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Assume that you had a variety of data including medical history, diet, heredity factors on individuals who developed cancer and you wanted to
use this data to determine whether a person is likely to develop cancer. Which technique would be the most promising to start with?
Select one:
a. Classification
b. Regression
c. Clustering
d. Estimation
Question 7
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Select one:
a. Linear Regression
c. K-Means
d. K-Nearest Neighbors
Question 8
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Select one:
True
False
Question 9
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◄ Learning Journal Unit 1
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Which of the following is NOT a machine learning technique? Unit 1 Lecture 1: Introduction to Data Mining & Machine Learning ►
Select one:
a. Regression
b. Clustering
d. Neural Networks
Question 10
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True or False: In a supervised learning model, Bias refers to the error that is introduced from the assumptions of the data analyst.
Select one:
True
False
Question 11
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The objective of
data mining
is to identify valid novel and potentially useful, and understandable correlations and patterns in existing data.