Data Warehousing and Data Mining Lab

Faculty Name: Ms.Garima Gupta Student Name: Divyansh Juneja

Roll No.: 36314802721
Semester: 7th
Group: AIML II B

Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Technology, PSP Area, Sector - 22,

New Delhi – 110085
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 PRACTICAL RECORD

PAPER CODE : CIE-425P

Name of the student : Divyansh Juneja
University Roll No. : 36314802721
Branch : CSE-1
Section/ Group : 7 AIML II B

Exp Experiment Name Date of Date of R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 Total Signature

. performance checking (3) (3) (3) (3) (3) Marks
No. (15)
1. Study of ETL process and its tools.

2. Program of Data warehouse

cleansing to input names from
users (inconsistent) and format
them.
3. Program of Data warehouse
cleansing to remove redundancy in
data.
4. Introduction to WEKA tool.

5. Implementation of Classification
technique on ARFF files using
WEKA.

6. Implementation of Clustering
technique on ARFF files using
WEKA.

7. Implementation of Association
Rule technique on ARFF files
using WEKA.
8. Implementation of Visualization
technique on ARFF files using
WEKA.
9. Perform Data Similarity Measure
(Euclidean, Manhattan Distance).

10. Perform Apriori algorithm to mine

frequent item-sets.

11. Develop different clustering

algorithms like K-Means,
KMedoids Algorithm, Partitioning
Algorithm and Hierarchical
12. Apply Validity Measures to
evaluate the quality of Data
13. Implementation of Classification
technique on CSV files using
KNIME
14. Implementation of Clustering
technique on ARFF files using
 KNIME
15. Implementation of Association
Rule technique on ARFF files
using KNIME
16. Implementation of Visualization
technique on ARFF files using
KNIME
 Experiment – 1
Aim: Study of ETL process and its tools.
Theory:
The ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process is a critical component in data warehousing and data
integration. It enables organizations to gather data from various sources, transform it into a structured
format, and load it into a central data warehouse or database, making it accessible for analysis, reporting,
and decision-making. Here’s a breakdown of each stage in the ETL process:
1. Extract
 Purpose: In this step, data is extracted from various sources, such as transactional databases,
spreadsheets, legacy systems, or cloud services.
 Process: Extraction methods depend on the data source. For databases, it may involve querying data
through SQL; for web sources, APIs may be used; and for unstructured data, methods like web
scraping may be employed.
 Challenges: Extracting data from multiple sources may involve different formats and structures,
requiring careful handling to ensure accuracy and completeness.
2. Transform
 Purpose: The extracted data is processed and converted into a usable format that aligns with the
requirements of the target data warehouse.
 Process: Transformation may involve data cleaning (removing duplicates, handling missing values),
data mapping, data aggregation, and standardizing formats (like dates or currency).
 Techniques: Common transformations include filtering data, merging datasets, calculating new
metrics, applying business rules, and reformatting data types.
 Challenges: Transformation must ensure data integrity and consistency, requiring a clear
understanding of business rules and data relationships.
3. Load
 Purpose: The final stage is to load the transformed data into a target system, usually a data
warehouse or data mart, where it can be accessed for analysis and reporting.
 Process: Data loading can be done in two ways:
o Full Load: Loading all data at once, typically during initial setup or major data refreshes.
o Incremental Load: Loading only new or updated data to maintain an up-to-date dataset
without redundancy.
 Challenges: Ensuring that data loads are efficient, reliable, and meet performance requirements,
especially in large-scale environments with high data volumes.
Common ETL Tools
Several ETL tools are widely used in the industry, each with unique features and capabilities:
1. Informatica PowerCenter: A widely used ETL tool known for its robust data integration
capabilities, data quality assurance, and support for various data formats.
2. Apache NiFi: An open-source tool focused on automating data flows, with a strong focus on security
and scalability.
 3. Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS): A popular ETL tool provided by Microsoft,
designed for data migration, integration, and transformation tasks within the SQL Server
environment.
4. Talend: An open-source ETL tool that offers extensive data integration features and is suitable for
data cleansing, transformation, and loading in cloud and on-premises environments.
5. Pentaho Data Integration (PDI): Part of the Pentaho suite, it provides user-friendly data integration
and transformation features and supports big data and analytics.
Importance of ETL in Data Warehousing
The ETL process is essential for building reliable and efficient data warehouses. It ensures that data from
disparate sources is unified, cleaned, and standardized, providing a single source of truth for analytics and
reporting. This consistency is crucial for businesses to make accurate, data-driven decisions, ensuring that all
departments rely on the same high-quality data.
The ETL process also enables data governance and compliance, as transformations can enforce data quality
standards and regulatory requirements, making it essential for industries with strict compliance regulations.
 Experiment – 2
Aim: Program of Data warehouse cleansing to input names from users (inconsistent) and format them.
Theory:
Data cleansing, also called data cleaning or data scrubbing, is a critical step in preparing data for analysis
and storage in a data warehouse. It involves detecting, correcting, or removing inaccuracies, inconsistencies,
and errors from datasets to ensure high data quality. Clean data is essential in a data warehouse because it
directly impacts the accuracy and reliability of any insights derived from the data. Errors in data can lead to
misleading conclusions, faulty analysis, and suboptimal decision-making.
Importance of Data Cleansing
1. Improves Data Quality: Clean data is accurate, consistent, and complete. Quality data allows for
reliable insights and reduces the likelihood of errors in analytical outcomes.
2. Enhances Decision Making: When data is accurate and consistent, decisions made based on this
data are more likely to be effective, driving better business outcomes.
3. Increases Efficiency: Data cleansing helps streamline data processing by reducing redundant data
and standardizing data formats, making the data easier to analyze and interpret.
4. Maintains Consistency: Standardizing data formats across sources ensures that the data conforms to
uniform standards, enabling seamless integration in a data warehouse.
5. Enables Compliance: Many industries require data accuracy for compliance with regulations. Data
cleansing can ensure that data meets industry and regulatory standards.
Common Issues in Data Cleansing
Inconsistent data can arise from various sources, including human error, different data formats, or legacy
systems. Some typical issues include:
1. Inconsistent Formatting: Variations in capitalization, spacing, or punctuation (e.g., "john doe" vs.
"John Doe").
2. Duplicate Entries: Repeated records for the same entity, leading to skewed analysis.
3. Incomplete Data: Missing information in one or more fields.
4. Incorrect Data: Values that do not match expected patterns or contain obvious errors (e.g., incorrect
phone numbers or email formats).
Data Cleansing Process
The data cleansing process typically includes these steps:
1. Data Profiling: Analyzing the data to understand its structure, content, and patterns. This helps
identify specific areas that require cleansing.
2. Data Standardization: Applying uniform formats to data, such as consistent capitalization,
removing special characters, or using standardized date formats.
3. Data Validation: Checking data against predefined rules or patterns to identify outliers or
inaccuracies.
4. Data Enrichment: Filling missing information or correcting data using external reference data.
5. Data Deduplication: Identifying and removing duplicate records to avoid redundancy.
Tools for Data Cleansing
Many data integration and ETL tools offer data cleansing functionalities. Here are some widely used tools:
 Informatica Data Quality: Offers data profiling, cleansing, and standardization features and is
particularly popular for enterprise-level data cleansing.
 Trifacta: Known for its user-friendly interface, Trifacta provides data profiling, transformation, and
visualization for cleansing workflows.
 OpenRefine: An open-source tool that allows users to clean and transform data in bulk, with features
for clustering similar values and removing duplicates.
 Python: Libraries like pandas provide robust data manipulation functions, allowing for custom data
cleansing scripts tailored to specific needs.

Code:
def cleanse_name(name):
# Remove leading and trailing spaces
cleaned_name = name.strip()
# Replace multiple spaces with a single space
cleaned_name = " ".join(cleaned_name.split())
# Capitalize each word in the name
cleaned_name = cleaned_name.title()
return cleaned_name

# Input: List of names with inconsistent formatting

names = [
" john doe ", # Extra spaces and lowercase
"MARy AnnE", # Mixed case
" alice JOHNSON ", # Extra spaces
"pETER o'CONNOR" # Mixed case and special character
]
# Apply cleansing function to each name
cleaned_names = [cleanse_name(name) for name in names]

# Display the cleaned names

print("Cleaned Names:")
for original, cleaned in zip(names, cleaned_names):
print(f"Original: '{original}' -> Cleaned: '{cleaned}'")

Output:

Experiment – 3
Aim: Program of Data warehouse cleansing to remove redundancy in data.
Theory:
Redundancy in data warehousing refers to the presence of duplicate records or entries, which can result in
inaccurate analysis, increased storage costs, and performance inefficiencies. Redundant data can arise due to
data integration from multiple sources, manual data entry errors, or other inconsistencies. Removing
redundancy helps maintain data quality, improves efficiency in data processing, and ensures accurate
analysis.
Common Techniques for Removing Redundancy
1. Deduplication: Identifying and removing duplicate records based on specific columns or
combinations of columns.
2. Primary Key Constraints: Ensuring unique identifiers (such as IDs) in a database to prevent
duplicate entries.
3. Data Merging and Consolidation: Aggregating or merging data from multiple sources and applying
deduplication rules.
4. Standardization: Normalizing data fields (such as name or address) to consistent formats, which
helps in identifying duplicates.
Code:
import pandas as pd
# Sample dataset with duplicate entries
data = {
'CustomerID': [101, 102, 103, 104, 101, 102],
'Name': ['Alice', 'Bob', 'Charlie', 'David', 'Alice', 'Bob'],
'Email': ['alice@example.com', 'bob@example.com', 'charlie@example.com', 'david@example.com',
'alice@example.com', 'bob@example.com'],
'PurchaseAmount': [250, 150, 300, 200, 250, 150]
}
# Load data into a DataFrame
df = pd.DataFrame(data)

# Display the original data with duplicates

print("Original Data:")
print(df)

# Remove duplicates based on all columns

df_cleaned = df.drop_duplicates()

# Alternatively, remove duplicates based on specific columns, e.g., 'CustomerID' and 'Name'
# df_cleaned = df.drop_duplicates(subset=['CustomerID', 'Name'])

# Display the cleaned data

print("\nCleaned Data (Duplicates Removed):")
print(df_cleaned)

Output:
 Experiment – 4
Aim: Introduction to WEKA tool.
Theory:
WEKA (Waikato Environment for Knowledge Analysis) is a popular open-source software suite for machine
learning and data mining, developed by the University of Waikato in New Zealand. It is written in Java and
provides a collection of tools for data pre-processing, classification, regression, clustering, association rules,
and visualization, making it highly suitable for educational and research purposes in data mining and
machine learning.
Key Features of WEKA
1. User-Friendly Interface: WEKA offers a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows users to easily
experiment with different machine learning algorithms without extensive programming knowledge.
This interface includes several panels, such as Explorer, Experimenter, Knowledge Flow, and Simple
CLI (Command Line Interface).
2. Extensive Collection of Algorithms: WEKA includes a wide variety of machine learning
algorithms, such as decision trees, support vector machines, neural networks, and Naive Bayes.
These algorithms can be applied to classification, regression, clustering, and other tasks, making
WEKA a versatile tool for different types of data analysis.
3. Data Pre-processing Tools: WEKA supports data pre-processing techniques like normalization,
attribute selection, data discretization, and handling missing values. These capabilities help prepare
raw data for analysis, ensuring more reliable and accurate model training.
4. File Format Compatibility: WEKA primarily works with ARFF (Attribute-Relation File Format)
files, which is a text format developed for WEKA’s datasets. It also supports CSV and other data
formats, making it flexible for data import.
5. Visualization: WEKA includes data visualization tools that allow users to explore datasets
graphically. Users can view scatter plots, bar charts, and other visualizations, which help in
understanding data distribution, patterns, and relationships between attributes.
6. Extendibility: Since WEKA is open-source, users can add new algorithms or modify existing ones
to meet specific needs. Its integration with Java also enables users to incorporate WEKA into larger
Java-based applications.
Components of WEKA
1. Explorer: The primary GUI in WEKA, which provides a comprehensive environment for loading
datasets, pre-processing data, and applying machine learning algorithms. Users can easily evaluate
model performance using this component.
2. Experimenter: Allows users to perform controlled experiments to compare different algorithms or
configurations. This component is ideal for analyzing and optimizing model performance across
different datasets.
3. Knowledge Flow: Provides a data flow-oriented interface, similar to visual workflow tools, enabling
users to create complex machine learning pipelines visually. It is beneficial for designing, testing,
and implementing custom workflows.
4. Simple CLI: A command-line interface for advanced users to interact with WEKA’s functionalities
using commands. This component allows users to bypass the GUI for faster, script-based operations.
Common Applications of WEKA
  Educational Use: WEKA is widely used for teaching machine learning concepts because it offers an
easy-to-understand interface and a rich set of algorithms.
 Research: Researchers use WEKA to develop and test new machine learning models or compare the
performance of different algorithms.
 Real-World Data Mining: WEKA’s tools for classification, clustering, and association rule mining
make it applicable in real-world tasks, including medical diagnosis, market basket analysis, text
classification, and bioinformatics.
Advantages of WEKA
 Ease of Use: WEKA’s GUI and pre-packaged algorithms make it accessible even to those new to
machine learning and data mining.
 Wide Algorithm Support: With various machine learning techniques included, WEKA is suitable
for a broad range of tasks and applications.
 Open-Source: Being open-source, WEKA can be freely used, modified, and integrated into other
projects.
Limitations of WEKA
 Scalability: WEKA is primarily designed for smaller to medium-sized datasets. For big data
applications, WEKA may face performance issues, and other tools, such as Apache Spark, may be
more suitable.
 Limited Real-Time Support: WEKA is typically used for batch processing, meaning it is not ideal
for real-time or streaming data applications.
Overall, WEKA remains a valuable tool for data mining and machine learning, especially in academic and
research settings, due to its intuitive interface, comprehensive algorithm collection, and robust pre-
processing capabilities.
 Experiment – 5
Aim: Implementation of Classification technique on ARFF files using WEKA.
Theory: Classification is a supervised machine learning technique used to categorize data points into
predefined classes or labels. Given a labeled dataset, a classification algorithm learns patterns in the data to
predict the class labels of new, unseen instances. Classification is essential in applications such as spam
detection, medical diagnosis, sentiment analysis, and image recognition.
Key Concepts in Classification
1. Supervised Learning:
o In supervised learning, models are trained on a dataset with known labels. Each instance in
the training set has features (input variables) and a target class label (output variable),
allowing the model to learn from examples.
2. Types of Classification:
o Binary Classification: Involves two classes, such as "spam" vs. "not spam."
o Multiclass Classification: Involves more than two classes, like classifying images as "cat,"
"dog," or "bird."
o Multilabel Classification: Instances may belong to multiple classes at once, such as a news
article categorized under "politics" and "finance."
3. Common Classification Algorithms:
o Decision Trees: Uses a tree-like model to make decisions based on attribute values, with
nodes representing features and branches indicating decision outcomes. Examples include the
CART and C4.5 algorithms.
o Naive Bayes: A probabilistic classifier based on Bayes’ theorem, assuming feature
independence within each class. It’s fast and works well for text classification tasks.
o k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN): A non-parametric method that classifies a point based on the
majority label of its closest k neighbors in the feature space.
o Support Vector Machines (SVM): Finds a hyperplane that maximally separates classes in a
high-dimensional space, often effective for complex and high-dimensional data.
o Neural Networks: Complex models inspired by the human brain, effective for large datasets
and able to learn intricate patterns through multiple hidden layers.
4. Training and Testing:
o Training Set: The portion of data used to fit the classification model.
o Testing Set: A separate portion of data used to evaluate model performance. Typically, data is
split into 70-80% for training and 20-30% for testing.
5. Evaluation Metrics:
o Accuracy: Proportion of correctly classified instances out of all instances.
o Precision: Fraction of true positive predictions out of all positive predictions made (useful
when false positives are costly).
o Recall (Sensitivity): Fraction of true positive predictions out of all actual positives (useful
when false negatives are costly).
 o F1 Score: The harmonic mean of precision and recall, balancing both metrics.
o Confusion Matrix: A matrix summarizing correct and incorrect predictions for each class,
providing insight into specific errors.
Steps:
1. Launch the Weka GUI and click on the "Explorer" button to open the Weka Explorer.

2. Click on the "Open file" button to load your dataset.

3. Select the dataset and click open.

4. Click on “Classify” and choose the "IBK" algorithm from the "lazy" section of the classifiers.

5. Congifure the model by clicking on the “IBK” classifier.

6. Click on “Start” and WEKA will provide K-NN summary.

7. We can visualize the linear regression model in the visualization tab.

 Experiment – 6
Aim: Implementation of Clustering technique on ARFF files using WEKA.
Theory: Clustering is an unsupervised machine learning technique used to group similar data points into
clusters. The objective is to organize a dataset into distinct groups where data points in the same group (or
cluster) are more similar to each other than to those in other clusters. Unlike classification, clustering does
not rely on labeled data; instead, it explores inherent structures within the data itself.
Key Concepts in Clustering
1. Unsupervised Learning:
o Clustering is unsupervised, meaning there is no predefined target variable or label. The
algorithm identifies patterns and structures based on feature similarities without external
guidance.
2. Types of Clustering Algorithms:
o Clustering methods vary in how they define and identify clusters:
o k-Means Clustering:
 Partitions data into k clusters by minimizing the variance within each cluster.
 Starts by selecting k initial centroids (center points), assigns each data point to the
nearest centroid, and iteratively updates centroids based on cluster members.
o Hierarchical Clustering:
 Builds a tree-like structure of nested clusters (dendrogram) through either:
 Agglomerative (bottom-up): Each data point starts as its own cluster, which
gradually merges into larger clusters.
 Divisive (top-down): Starts with all data points in a single cluster and splits
them into smaller clusters.
 Often visualized through dendrograms, making it easy to see how clusters split or
merge at each level.
o Density-Based Clustering (DBSCAN):
 Groups points that are close to each other (dense regions) while marking points in
low-density regions as outliers.
 Effective for identifying arbitrarily shaped clusters and handling noise, unlike k-
means, which assumes spherical clusters.
o Gaussian Mixture Models (GMM):
 Assumes data is generated from multiple Gaussian distributions and uses probabilistic
methods to assign data points to clusters.
 Flexible and allows for overlapping clusters, making it useful for complex
distributions.
3. Distance Measures:
o Clustering relies on measuring similarity between points, often using:
 Euclidean Distance: Common for k-means, measures straight-line distance.
  Manhattan Distance: Sum of absolute differences, useful in high-dimensional data.
 Cosine Similarity: For text or sparse data, measuring angle between vectors rather
than direct distance.
Steps:
1. Launch the Weka GUI and click on the "Explorer" button to open the Weka Explorer.

2. Click on the "Open file" button to load your dataset.

3. Select the dataset and click open.

4. Click on “Cluster” and choose the "SimpleKMeans" algorithm from the "clusterers".
5. Congifure the model by clicking on “SimpleKMeans”.
6. Click on “Start” and WEKA will provide K-Means summary.
7. We can visualize the linear regression model in the visualization tab.
 Experiment – 7
Aim: Implementation of Association Rule technique on ARFF files using WEKA.
Theory: Association rule mining is a data mining technique used to discover interesting relationships,
patterns, or associations among items in large datasets. It is widely used in fields like market basket analysis,
where the goal is to understand how items co-occur in transactions. For instance, an association rule might
identify that "Customers who buy bread also tend to buy butter." Such insights can support product
placements, recommendations, and targeted marketing.
Key Concepts in Association Rule Mining
1. Association Rules:
o An association rule is typically in the form of X→Y, which means "If itemset X is present in
a transaction, then itemset Y is likely to be present as well."
o Each association rule is evaluated based on three main metrics:
 Support: The frequency with which an itemset appears in the dataset. Support for
X→Y is calculated as:

Higher support indicates that the rule is relevant for a larger portion of the dataset.
 Confidence: The likelihood of seeing Y in a transaction that already contains X.
Confidence for X→Y is calculated as:

Higher confidence means the rule is more reliable.

 Lift: Indicates the strength of an association by comparing the confidence of a rule
with the expected confidence if X and Y were independent. Lift is calculated as:

A lift value greater than 1 indicates a positive association between X and Y.

2. Applications:
o Market Basket Analysis: Finds products frequently purchased together, guiding product
placement and promotions.
o Recommendation Systems: Suggests items based on co-occurrence with previously
purchased items, useful in e-commerce.
o Medical Diagnosis: Identifies symptom or condition associations that commonly occur
together.
o Fraud Detection: Detects patterns in fraudulent transactions by examining recurring
behaviors or itemsets.
3. Apriori Algorithm:
 o The Apriori algorithm is a popular method for generating frequent itemsets and association
rules.
o Frequent Itemset Generation: Apriori starts by identifying single items that meet the
minimum support threshold, then expands to larger itemsets, adding items iteratively while
keeping only those itemsets that meet the support threshold.
o Rule Generation: For each frequent itemset, rules are created by dividing the itemset into
antecedents (left-hand side) and consequents (right-hand side) and calculating the confidence
for each possible rule.
4. Challenges:
o Large Dataset Size: Large datasets can generate a massive number of itemsets, making
computation and rule filtering challenging.
o Choosing Thresholds: Setting appropriate support and confidence thresholds is crucial, as
too high a threshold may yield too few rules, while too low may produce many insignificant
rules.
o Interpretability: Association rules must be interpretable to provide value, requiring
meaningful thresholds and metrics.

Steps:
1. Launch the Weka GUI and click on the "Explorer" button to open the Weka Explorer.

2. Click on the "Open file" button to load your dataset.

3. Select the dataset and click open.

4. Click on “Associate” and choose the "Apriori" algorithm from the "associations" section.
5. Congifure the model by clicking on “Apriori”.
6. Click on “Start” and WEKA will provide Apriori summary.
 Experiment – 8
Aim: Implementation of Visualization technique on ARFF files using WEKA.
Theory: Data visualization is the graphical representation of information and data. By using visual elements
like charts, graphs, and maps, data visualization tools provide an accessible way to see and understand
trends, outliers, and patterns in data. This technique is essential in data analysis, making complex datasets
understandable and actionable.
Importance of Data Visualization
1. Enhances Understanding:
o Visualization helps in simplifying complex data by converting it into a visual format that is
easier to interpret. This is particularly important for large datasets with many variables.
2. Reveals Insights:
o Visualizations can uncover hidden insights, correlations, and trends that may not be apparent
in raw data. For instance, scatter plots can reveal relationships between two variables, while
heatmaps can show patterns across multiple dimensions.
3. Facilitates Communication:
o Effective visualizations convey information clearly and efficiently to stakeholders, enabling
better decision-making. Visual aids can enhance presentations and reports, making the data
more engaging and comprehensible.
4. Supports Exploration:
o Interactive visualizations allow users to explore data from different angles, facilitating
discovery and hypothesis generation. Users can drill down into specific segments of data or
adjust parameters to see how results change.
Common Visualization Techniques
1. Bar Charts:
o Bar charts display categorical data with rectangular bars representing the values. They are
effective for comparing different categories or showing changes over time.
2. Line Graphs:
o Line graphs are used to display continuous data points over a period. They are ideal for
showing trends and fluctuations in data, such as stock prices or temperature changes over
time.
3. Histograms:
o Histograms are similar to bar charts but are used for continuous data. They show the
frequency distribution of numerical data by dividing the range into intervals (bins) and
counting the number of observations in each bin.
4. Scatter Plots:
o Scatter plots display the relationship between two continuous variables, with points plotted
on an x and y axis. They are useful for identifying correlations, trends, and outliers.
5. Box Plots:
 o Box plots summarize the distribution of a dataset by showing its median, quartiles, and
potential outliers. They are effective for comparing distributions across categories.
6. Heatmaps:
o Heatmaps display data in matrix form, where individual values are represented by colors.
They are useful for visualizing correlations between variables or representing data density in
geographical maps.
7. Pie Charts:
o Pie charts represent data as slices of a circle, showing the proportion of each category relative
to the whole. They are best for displaying percentage shares but can be less effective for
comparing multiple values.
8. Area Charts:
o Area charts display quantitative data visually over time, similar to line graphs, but fill the
area beneath the line. They are useful for emphasizing the magnitude of values over time.
Steps:
1. Launch the Weka GUI and click on the "Explorer" button to open the Weka Explorer.

2. Click on the "Open file" button to load your dataset.

3. Select the dataset and click open.

4. Click on “Visualize all” on the bottom right side for viewing all the attributes present in the dataset.
5. We can visualize the linear regression model in the visualization tab.

6. We can also visualize the scatter plot between any 2 attributes from the dataset.
7. We can also select a particular section of the scatter plot to visualize separately by clicking on
“Select Instance”.

8. Select the area for visualization.

9. Click on “Submit”.
 Experiment – 9
Aim: Perform Data Similarity Measure (Euclidean, Manhattan Distance).
Theory: Data similarity measures quantify how alike two data points or vectors are. These measures are
fundamental in various fields, including machine learning, data mining, and pattern recognition. Among the
most commonly used similarity measures are Euclidean distance and Manhattan distance, which are often
used to assess the closeness of points in a multidimensional space.
1. Euclidean Distance
Definition: Euclidean distance is the straight-line distance between two points in Euclidean space. It is
calculated using the Pythagorean theorem and is one of the most commonly used distance measures in
mathematics and machine learning.
Formula: For two points P and Q in an n-dimensional space, where P=(p1,p2,…,pn) and Q=(q1,q2,…,qn),
the Euclidean distance d is given by:

Properties:
 Non-negativity: d(P,Q)≥0
 Identity: d(P,Q)=0 if and only if P=Q
 Symmetry: d(P,Q)=d(Q,P)
 Triangle Inequality: d(P,R)≤d(P,Q)+d(Q,R) for any points P,Q,R
Applications:
 Used in clustering algorithms like K-means to determine the distance between points and centroids.
 Commonly applied in image recognition, pattern matching, and other areas requiring spatial analysis.
2. Manhattan Distance
Definition: Manhattan distance, also known as the "city block" or "taxicab" distance, measures the distance
between two points by summing the absolute differences of their coordinates. It reflects the total grid
distance one would need to travel in a grid-like path.
Formula: For two points P and Q in an n-dimensional space, the Manhattan distance d is calculated as:

Properties:
 Non-negativity: d(P,Q)≥0
 Identity: d(P,Q)=0 if and only if P=Q
 Symmetry: d(P,Q)=d(Q,P)
 Triangle Inequality: d(P,R)≤d(P,Q)+d(Q,R)
Applications:
 Useful in scenarios where movement is restricted to a grid, such as in geographical data analysis.
 Often employed in clustering algorithms and machine learning models where linear relationships are
more meaningful than straight-line distances.
Comparison of Euclidean and Manhattan Distance
1. Geometric Interpretation:
o Euclidean distance measures the shortest path between two points, while Manhattan distance
measures the total path required to travel along axes.
2. Sensitivity to Dimensions:
o Euclidean distance can be sensitive to the scale of data and the number of dimensions, as it
tends to emphasize larger values. In contrast, Manhattan distance treats all dimensions
equally, summing absolute differences.
3. Use Cases:
o Euclidean distance is preferred in applications involving continuous data and geometric
spaces, whereas Manhattan distance is favored in discrete settings, such as grid-based
environments.
Code:
!pip install liac-arff pandas scipy
import arff
from google.colab import files
import pandas as pd
from scipy.spatial import distance

#Step 1: Upload and Load ARFF File

uploaded = files.upload()
arff_file = 'diabetes.arff'
#Load the ARFF file
with open(arff_file, 'r') as f:
dataset = arff.load(f)

data = pd.DataFrame(dataset ['data'], columns=[attr[0] for attr in dataset ['attributes']])

print("Dataset preview:")
print(data.head())

#Step 2: Select only numeric columns (Exclude categorical/string columns)

numeric_data = data.select_dtypes (include=[float, int])
print("\nNumeric columns:")
print(numeric_data.head())

#Step 3: Compute Euclidean and Manhattan Distances

point1 = numeric_data.iloc[0].values #First numeric data point
point2 = numeric_data.iloc[1].values #Second numeric data point

euclidean_dist = distance.euclidean(point1, point2)

print(f'\nEuclidean Distance between the first two points: {euclidean_dist}')
manhattan_dist = distance.cityblock(point1, point2)
print(f'Manhattan Distance between the first two points: {manhattan_dist}')

#Step 4: Compute Pairwise Distance Matrices

euclidean_dist_matrix = distance.squareform(distance.pdist(numeric_data.values, metric='euclidean'))
euclidean_dist_df = pd. DataFrame (euclidean_dist_matrix)
print("\nEuclidean Distance Matrix:")
print(euclidean_dist_df)

manhattan_dist_matrix = distance.squareform(distance.pdist(numeric_data.values, metric='cityblock'))

manhattan_dist_df = pd.DataFrame (manhattan_dist_matrix)
print("\nManhattan Distance Matrix:")
print(manhattan_dist_df)

Output:
 Experiment – 10
Aim: Perform Apriori algorithm to mine frequent item-sets.
Theory: The Apriori algorithm is a classic algorithm used in data mining for mining frequent itemsets and
learning association rules. It was proposed by R. Agrawal and R. Srikant in 1994. The algorithm is
particularly effective in market basket analysis, where the goal is to find sets of items that frequently co-
occur in transactions.
Key Concepts
1. Itemsets:
o An itemset is a collection of one or more items. For example, in a grocery store dataset, an
itemset might include items like {milk, bread}.
2. Frequent Itemsets:
o A frequent itemset is an itemset that appears in the dataset with a frequency greater than or
equal to a specified threshold, called support.
o The support of an itemset X is defined as the proportion of transactions in the dataset that
contain X.

3. Association Rules:
o An association rule is an implication of the form X→Y, indicating that the presence of
itemset X in a transaction implies the presence of itemset Y.
o Rules are evaluated based on two main metrics: support and confidence. The confidence of a
rule is the proportion of transactions that contain Y among those that contain X:

4. Lift:
o Lift measures the effectiveness of a rule over random chance and is defined as:

A lift greater than 1 indicates a positive correlation between X and Y.

Apriori Algorithm Steps

The Apriori algorithm operates in two main phases: Frequent Itemset Generation and Association Rule
Generation.
Phase 1: Frequent Itemset Generation
1. Initialization:
 o Scan the database to count the frequency of each individual item (1-itemsets) and generate a
list of frequent 1-itemsets based on the minimum support threshold.
2. Iterative Process:
o Generate candidate itemsets of length k (k-itemsets) from the frequent (k-1)-itemsets found in
the previous iteration.
o Prune the candidate itemsets by removing those that contain any infrequent subsets (based on
the Apriori property, which states that all subsets of a frequent itemset must also be frequent).
3. Count Support:
o Scan the database again to count the support of the candidate itemsets.
o Retain those that meet or exceed the minimum support threshold, forming the set of frequent
k-itemsets.
4. Repeat:
o Repeat steps 2 and 3 for increasing values of k until no more frequent itemsets can be found.
Phase 2: Association Rule Generation
1. Rule Generation:
o For each frequent itemset, generate all possible non-empty subsets to create rules of the form
X→Y.
o Calculate the confidence for each rule and retain those that meet or exceed a specified
confidence threshold.
2. Evaluation:
o Evaluate the rules using metrics such as support, confidence, and lift to determine their
significance and usefulness.
Code:
import pandas as pd
from mlxtend.frequent_patterns import apriori, association_rules

# Sample dataset: Transactions with items bought

data = {'Milk': [1, 1, 0, 1, 0],
'Bread': [1, 1, 1, 0, 1],
'Butter': [0, 1, 1, 1, 0],
'Beer': [0, 1, 0, 0, 1],
'Cheese': [1, 0, 0, 1, 1]}

# Convert the dataset into a DataFrame

df = pd.DataFrame(data)

# Display the dataset

print("Transaction Dataset:")
print(df)

#Step 1: Apply the Apriori algorithm to find frequent item-sets

# Minimum support = 0.6 (changeable)
frequent_itemsets = apriori(df, min_support=0.6, use_colnames=True)
# Display frequent item-sets
print("\nFrequent Item-Sets:")
print(frequent_itemsets)

# Step 2: Generate the association rules based on the frequent item-sets

# Minimum confidence = 0.7 (changeable)
rules = association_rules (frequent_itemsets, metric="confidence", min_threshold=0.7)
# Display the association rules
print("\nAssociation Rules:")
print(rules [['antecedents', 'consequents', 'support', 'confidence', 'lift']])

Output:
 Experiment – 11
Aim: Develop different clustering algorithms like K-Means, KMedoids Algorithm, Partitioning Algorithm
and Hierarchical.
Theory: Clustering is a fundamental technique in data mining and machine learning used to group similar
data points into clusters based on their features. This unsupervised learning method helps in identifying
patterns and structures within datasets. Here, we explore four common clustering algorithms: K-Means, K-
Medoids, Partitioning Algorithm, and Hierarchical Clustering.

1. K-Means Clustering
Overview: K-Means is one of the most popular clustering algorithms that partitions a dataset into K distinct,
non-overlapping subsets (clusters). It aims to minimize the variance within each cluster while maximizing
the variance between clusters.
Algorithm Steps:
1. Initialization: Randomly select K initial centroids from the dataset.
2. Assignment: Assign each data point to the nearest centroid based on the Euclidean distance, forming
K clusters.
3. Update: Calculate the new centroids as the mean of all points assigned to each cluster.
4. Convergence: Repeat the assignment and update steps until the centroids no longer change
significantly or a predetermined number of iterations is reached.
Strengths:
 Simple and easy to implement.
 Efficient for large datasets.
 Scales well with data size.
Weaknesses:
 Requires specifying the number of clusters (K) in advance.
 Sensitive to the initial placement of centroids.
 Prone to converging to local minima.

2. K-Medoids Clustering
Overview: K-Medoids is similar to K-Means but instead of using the mean to represent a cluster, it uses
actual data points called medoids. This method is more robust to noise and outliers compared to K-Means.
Algorithm Steps:
1. Initialization: Randomly select K medoids from the dataset.
2. Assignment: Assign each data point to the nearest medoid based on the chosen distance metric
(commonly Manhattan distance).
 3. Update: For each cluster, choose the data point with the smallest total distance to all other points in
the cluster as the new medoid.
4. Convergence: Repeat the assignment and update steps until no changes occur in the medoids.
Strengths:
 More robust to outliers than K-Means since it uses medoids.
 Does not require calculating means, which may not be meaningful in some contexts.
Weaknesses:
 Computationally more expensive than K-Means, especially for large datasets.
 Still requires the specification of the number of clusters (K).

3. Partitioning Clustering Algorithms

Overview: Partitioning clustering algorithms divide the dataset into K clusters without any hierarchy. These
algorithms can include K-Means and K-Medoids but also extend to other approaches. The goal is to create a
partition such that the total intra-cluster variance is minimized.
Common Approaches:
 K-Means: As described earlier, partitions data into K clusters based on centroid distances.
 CLARA (Clustering LARge Applications): An extension of K-Medoids that uses a sampling
method to find medoids and then scales the results to larger datasets.
 PAM (Partitioning Around Medoids): A specific case of K-Medoids that chooses medoids based
on minimizing the total distance.
Strengths:
 Efficient for a wide range of datasets.
 Flexible to different distance metrics.
Weaknesses:
 Requires the number of clusters to be defined a priori.
 May not perform well if clusters are of varying shapes or sizes.

4. Hierarchical Clustering
Overview: Hierarchical clustering builds a hierarchy of clusters either through a bottom-up (agglomerative)
or top-down (divisive) approach. This method does not require a predetermined number of clusters and
allows for the exploration of data at various levels of granularity.
Types:
1. Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering:
o Starts with each data point as an individual cluster and iteratively merges the closest clusters
until one cluster remains or a stopping criterion is met.
o Common linkage criteria include single-linkage (minimum distance), complete-linkage
(maximum distance), and average-linkage (average distance).
 2. Divisive Hierarchical Clustering:
o Starts with one cluster containing all data points and recursively splits it into smaller clusters
based on a chosen criterion.
Strengths:
 Does not require the number of clusters to be specified in advance.
 Produces a dendrogram (tree-like diagram) that visually represents the merging of clusters.
Weaknesses:
 Computationally intensive, especially for large datasets (O(n²) complexity).
 Sensitive to noise and outliers, which can distort the hierarchy.

Code:
!pip install sklearn
!pip install pyclustering
import numpy as np
import pandas as pd
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
from sklearn.datasets import make_blobs
from sklearn.cluster import KMeans, AgglomerativeClustering
from pyclustering.cluster.kmedoids import kmedoids
from pyclustering.cluster.kmeans import kmeans
from pyclustering.cluster.center_initializer import kmeans_plusplus_initializer
from pyclustering.utils import calculate_distance_matrix
from scipy.cluster.hierarchy import dendrogram, linkage

# Generate sample data

X, y = make_blobs(n_samples=300, centers=4, cluster_std=0.60, random_state=0)

# Visualize the generated data

plt.scatter(X[:, 0], X[:, 1], s=50)
plt.title("Sample Data for Clustering")
plt.show()

#Apply K-Means algorithm

kmeans_model = KMeans (n_clusters=4)
kmeans_model.fit(X)

#Get cluster labels and centroids

labels_kmeans = kmeans_model.labels_
centroids_kmeans = kmeans_model.cluster_centers_

#Visualize the K-Means clustering result

plt.scatter(X[:, 0], X[:, 1], c=labels_kmeans, s=50, cmap='viridis')
plt.scatter(centroids_kmeans [:, 0], centroids_kmeans [:, 1], s=200, c='red', label='Centroids')
plt.title("K-Means Clustering")
plt.legend()
plt.show()
#Apply K-Medoid algorithm
from pyclustering.cluster.kmedoids import kmedoids
import numpy as np
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt

#Generate a smaller sample dataset (you can use a subset of your original data)
sampled_data = X[:50] # Use first 50 data points from your dataset

#Initialize the medoid indices (choose random initial medoids from the subset)
initial_medoids = [0, 10, 20] # Choose medoid indices carefully

#Apply K-Medoids to the smaller dataset

kmedoids_instance = kmedoids (sampled_data, initial_medoids, data_type='points')
kmedoids_instance.process()

#Get the resulting clusters and medoids

clusters = kmedoids_instance.get_clusters()
medoids = kmedoids_instance.get_medoids()

#Visualize the clusters and medoids

for cluster in clusters:
plt.scatter(sampled_data [cluster, 0], sampled_data [cluster, 1])
plt.scatter(sampled_data [medoids, 0], sampled_data [medoids, 1], c='red', s=200, label='Medoids')
plt.title("K-Medoids Clustering (Optimized)")
plt.legend()
plt.show()

#Apply the PAM algorithm

pam_instance = kmedoids (X, initial_medoids, data_type='points')
pam_instance.process() # Perform clustering

#Get the resulting clusters and medoids

clusters = pam_instance.get_clusters()
medoids = pam_instance.get_medoids()

#Visualize the PAM clustering result

for cluster in clusters:
plt.scatter(X [cluster, 0], X [cluster, 1], s=50)
plt.scatter (X [medoids, 0], X [medoids, 1], s=200, c='red', marker='x', label='Medoids')
plt.title("PAM (K-Medoids) Clustering")
plt.legend()
plt.show()

#Apply Hierarchical Clustering

linked = linkage(X, method='ward')
plt.figure(figsize=(10, 7))
dendrogram(linked, orientation='top', distance_sort='descending', show_leaf_counts=True)
plt.title("Dendrogram for Hierarchical Clustering")
plt.show()

#Perform agglomerative clustering to get cluster labels

hierarchical_model = AgglomerativeClustering(n_clusters=4, metric='euclidean', linkage='ward')
labels_hierarchical = hierarchical_model.fit_predict(X)

#Visualize the clusters

plt.scatter(X[:, 0], X[:, 1], c=labels_hierarchical, s=50, cmap='viridis')
plt.title("Agglomerative Hierarchical Clustering")
plt.show()

Output:
 Experiment – 12
Aim: Apply Validity Measures to evaluate the quality of Data.
Theory: Evaluating data quality is critical in data analysis and machine learning as it directly affects the
performance of models and the validity of insights derived from the data. Various validity measures help
assess different aspects of data quality. Here, we outline the key validity measures demonstrated in your
code, along with their importance.
1. Missing Values
Definition: Missing values occur when data points for certain features are not recorded. They can introduce
bias and reduce the quality of the dataset.
Importance:
 A high proportion of missing values can lead to inaccurate models and biased results.
 Different strategies can be applied to handle missing values, including imputation, deletion, or using
algorithms that can work with missing data.
Measure:
 The code calculates the number of missing values per column, which provides insight into the extent
of the issue.
2. Duplicate Entries
Definition: Duplicate entries refer to identical records in a dataset. They can occur due to errors during data
collection or processing.
Importance:
 Duplicates can skew the results of analyses and lead to overfitting in machine learning models.
 Identifying and removing duplicates is crucial for maintaining data integrity.
Measure:
 The code checks for the number of duplicate entries, helping to quantify this issue in the dataset.
3. Outlier Detection
Definition: Outliers are data points that differ significantly from other observations in the dataset. They can
arise due to variability in the measurement or may indicate a measurement error.
Importance:
 Outliers can disproportionately affect statistical analyses and model training, leading to inaccurate
predictions.
 Identifying outliers allows for the option to investigate them further and decide whether to keep,
remove, or adjust them.
Measure:
 The code uses the Isolation Forest algorithm to detect outliers, reporting the number detected. This
helps understand the presence of anomalies in the dataset.

4. Multicollinearity
Definition: Multicollinearity occurs when two or more independent variables in a regression model are
highly correlated, meaning they contain similar information.
Importance:
 High multicollinearity can inflate the variance of coefficient estimates, making the model unstable
and reducing interpretability.
 It complicates the process of determining the importance of predictors.
Measure:
 The correlation matrix generated in the code reveals the relationships between features, allowing for
the identification of highly correlated features.
5. Feature Distribution (Skewness)
Definition: Skewness measures the asymmetry of the probability distribution of a real-valued random
variable. A skewed distribution can indicate that certain transformations may be needed before modeling.
Importance:
 Features that are heavily skewed can violate the assumptions of certain statistical tests and machine
learning algorithms, impacting model performance.
 Understanding skewness helps in selecting appropriate preprocessing methods (e.g., normalization,
logarithmic transformation).
Measure:
 The code calculates and prints the skewness of each feature, as well as visualizes the feature
distributions, which aids in identifying heavily skewed variables.
6. Class Imbalance
Definition: Class imbalance occurs when the number of instances in each class of a classification problem is
not approximately equal. This is common in binary classification tasks.
Importance:
 Imbalanced classes can lead to biased models that perform well on the majority class but poorly on
the minority class.
 It's crucial to evaluate the class distribution and apply techniques to handle imbalances, such as
resampling methods (oversampling, undersampling) or algorithm adjustments.
Measure:
 The code checks the distribution of the target class, helping to identify any potential imbalance that
could affect model training.
Code:
import pandas as pd
import numpy as np
import seaborn as sns
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
from sklearn.datasets import make_classification
from sklearn.ensemble import IsolationForest
from sklearn.preprocessing import StandardScaler
#Step 1: Generate sample data
X, y = make_classification(n_samples=1000, n_features=10, n_classes=2, weights=[0.9, 0.1], random_state=42)
df = pd.DataFrame (X, columns=[f"Feature_{i}" for i in range(10)])
df ['Target'] = y

#Step 2: Introduce missing values for illustration

df.iloc[10:20, 0] = np.nan # Create missing values

#Step 3: Data Quality Validity Measures

#1. Check for Missing Values
missing_values = df.isnull().sum()
print("\nMissing Values per Column:")
print(missing_values)

#2. Check for Duplicate Entries

duplicates = df.duplicated().sum()
print(f"\nNumber of Duplicate Entries: {duplicates}")

#3. Detect Outliers using Isolation Forest (anomaly detection) ) # Assuming 5% of the data is outliers
iso_forest = IsolationForest(contamination=0.05)
outliers = iso_forest.fit_predict(df.drop('Target', axis=1).fillna(df.mean())) # Fill missing values
outlier_count = sum(outliers == -1)
print(f"\nNumber of Outliers Detected: {outlier_count}")

#4. Check for Multicollinearity (Correlation Matrix)

correlation_matrix = df.drop('Target', axis=1).corr()
print("\nCorrelation Matrix (Multicollinearity Check):")
print(correlation_matrix)
# Visualize Correlation Matrix
plt.figure(figsize=(10,8))
sns.heatmap(correlation_matrix, annot=True, cmap='coolwarm')
plt.title("Feature Correlation Matrix")
plt.show()

#5. Check for Feature Distribution (Skewness)

skewness = df.drop('Target', axis=1).skew()
print("\nSkewness of Features:")
print(skewness)
# Visualize Feature Distributions
df.drop('Target', axis=1).hist(figsize=(12, 10))
plt.suptitle("Feature Distribution (Check for Skewness)")
plt.show()

#6. Check for Class Imbalance

class_distribution = df ['Target'].value_counts (normalize=True)
print("\nClass Distribution (Imbalance Check):")
print(class_distribution)

Output:
 Experiment – 13
Aim: Implementation of Classification technique on CSV files using KNIME.
Theory: Classification Theory
Classification is a supervised learning task where the goal is to predict the class or category of an input
instance based on its features. In the context of the university admissions dataset, the classification task
would be to predict the "Chance of Admit" (the target variable) based on the applicant's GRE score, TOEFL
score, university rating, SOP, LOR, CGPA, and research experience (the predictor variables).
Some key theoretical concepts related to classification include:
1. Supervised Learning: Classification is a type of supervised learning, where the model is trained on
a labeled dataset (with known target variable values) to learn the underlying patterns and
relationships between the input features and the target variable.
2. Predictive Modeling: Classification models are predictive models that aim to learn a function that
can map the input features to the target variable. The learned function is then used to make
predictions on new, unseen instances.
3. Classifier Algorithms: There are various classifier algorithms that can be used for this task, such as
Decision Trees, Random Forests, Support Vector Machines (SVMs), Logistic Regression, and Neural
Networks. Each algorithm has its own assumptions, strengths, and weaknesses, which should be
considered when selecting the most appropriate model for the problem at hand.
4. Model Evaluation: It is important to evaluate the performance of the classification model using
appropriate metrics, such as accuracy, precision, recall, F1-score, and area under the ROC curve
(AUC-ROC). These metrics help assess the model's ability to correctly classify instances and make
informed decisions about model selection and optimization.
5. Overfitting and Underfitting: Classification models can suffer from issues like overfitting (the
model performs well on the training data but poorly on new, unseen data) or underfitting (the model
is too simple and cannot capture the underlying patterns in the data). Techniques like cross-
validation, regularization, and hyperparameter tuning can help address these problems.
6. Feature Engineering: The quality and relevance of the input features can significantly impact the
performance of the classification model. Feature engineering, which involves selecting,
transforming, and creating new features from the raw data, is an important aspect of building
effective classification models.
7. Class Imbalance: In some cases, the dataset may have an unequal distribution of instances across
the target classes (e.g., more admits than rejections). This class imbalance can negatively affect the
model's performance, and techniques like oversampling, undersampling, or class-weighted learning
may be required to address this issue.
These are some of the key theoretical concepts that are relevant when implementing a classification
technique on a dataset like the university admissions example. The specific details and applications of these
concepts may vary depending on the complexity of the problem and the chosen classification algorithm.
Steps:
 Open KNIME

 Launch the KNIME Analytics Platform on your system.

 Create a New Workflow

  Click on the "File" menu and select "New" > "Workflow".
 Give your workflow a meaningful name and click "OK".

 Import the CSV File

 In the KNIME workspace, drag and drop the "File Reader" node from the "Input" section of the node
repository.
 Double-click the "File Reader" node to configure it.
 Click the "Browse" button and select the CSV file you want to use for the classification task.
 Configure any other settings, such as column types, and click "OK" to close the configuration dialog.

 Data Preprocessing (optional)

 Depending on your data, you may need to perform some data preprocessing steps. KNIME provides
various nodes for data cleaning, transformation, and feature engineering.
 Drag and drop the necessary preprocessing nodes (e.g., "Column Rename", "Missing Value",
"Numeric to Nominal") and connect them to the "File Reader" node.

 Split the Data

 Drag and drop the "Partitioning" node from the "Division" section of the node repository.
 Connect the output of the "File Reader" (or the last preprocessing node) to the "Partitioning" node.
 Configure the "Partitioning" node to split the data into training and testing sets (e.g., 70% training,
30% testing).

 Apply a Classification Algorithm

 Explore the various classification algorithms available in KNIME and select the one most suitable
for your problem.
 Drag and drop the desired classification node (e.g., "Decision Tree Learner", "Random Forest
Learner", "SVM Learner") from the "Learner" section of the node repository.
 Connect the training data output from the "Partitioning" node to the classification algorithm node.

 Evaluate the Model

 Drag and drop the "Scorer" node from the "Scorer" section of the node repository.
 Connect the testing data output from the "Partitioning" node and the model output from the
classification algorithm node to the "Scorer" node.
 The "Scorer" node will provide various evaluation metrics, such as accuracy, precision, recall, and
F1-score, to assess the performance of your classification model.

 Visualize the Results

 KNIME provides various visualization nodes to help you analyze the results of your classification
model.
 Drag and drop the desired visualization nodes (e.g., "Scatter Plot", "Histogram", "Confusion
Matrix") and connect them to the appropriate data outputs.

 Execute the Workflow

 Once you have configured all the necessary nodes, you can execute the workflow by clicking the
"Run" button in the KNIME toolbar.
 KNIME will process the data, apply the classification algorithm, and display the results in the
configured visualizations.
 Iterate and Refine

 Based on the evaluation results, you can try different classification algorithms, tune hyperparameters,
or perform additional data preprocessing to improve the model's performance.

Output:
 Experiment – 14
Aim: Implementation of Clustering technique on ARFF files using KNIME.
Theory: Clustering is an unsupervised machine learning technique used to group similar data points into clusters
based on their features. The goal is to identify patterns or structures in the data without prior knowledge of the
group labels. Various clustering algorithms can be used depending on the data and the specific use case.

Common Clustering Algorithms:

1. K-Means Clustering:
o Partitions the dataset into K distinct clusters.
o Each data point belongs to the cluster with the nearest mean.
o Works well for spherical clusters and large datasets.
o Sensitive to outliers.
2. Hierarchical Clustering:
o Builds a hierarchy of clusters either agglomeratively (bottom-up) or divisively (top-down).
o Produces a dendrogram to visualize the clustering structure.
o Useful for smaller datasets.
3. DBSCAN (Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise):
o Groups together points that are closely packed, marking points in low-density regions as
outliers.
o Does not require specifying the number of clusters in advance.
o Effective for clusters with varying shapes and sizes.
4. Mean Shift:
o A centroid-based algorithm that seeks dense areas of data points and shifts towards them.
o Can discover clusters of different shapes and sizes.
5. Gaussian Mixture Models (GMM):
o Assumes that the data is generated from a mixture of several Gaussian distributions.
o Uses Expectation-Maximization (EM) for fitting the model.
Clustering in KNIME
KNIME (Konstanz Information Miner) is an open-source data analytics platform that supports various
machine learning techniques, including clustering. To implement clustering in KNIME using ARFF files,
follow these steps:
1. Prepare the ARFF File: Ensure your data is formatted correctly in ARFF.
2. Load the ARFF File: Use the "ARFF Reader" node in KNIME to import your dataset.
3. Select the Clustering Algorithm: Drag and drop the desired clustering node (e.g., K-Means,
Hierarchical Clustering) into your workflow.
4. Configure the Node: Set the parameters for the chosen algorithm, such as the number of clusters for
K-Means.
 5. Execute the Workflow: Run the workflow to perform clustering on your dataset.
6. Analyze the Results: Use visualization nodes (e.g., Scatter Plot) to examine the clustering results.
Steps:
Step 1: Import the ARFF File
1. ARFF Reader Node: Use the ARFF Reader node to load your ARFF file.
o This node is designed specifically for ARFF files and will help import your data smoothly.
Step 2: Preprocess the Data (if needed)
1. Missing Value Handling: Use the Missing Value node if your data has any missing values.
2. Column Filter: Filter out any columns you don’t want to include in the clustering.
3. Normalizer: Add a Normalizer node if your clustering algorithm requires standardized data (K-
Means, for example, benefits from normalized data).
Step 3: Apply Clustering
1. K-Means Node: Drag the K-Means node to apply K-means clustering.
o Configure it to set the number of clusters (k) and other parameters as required.
o Connect it to your ARFF Reader node.
Alternatively, you can use Weka-specific nodes for clustering (e.g., Weka K-Means) if you want access to
Weka's clustering options.
Step 4: Analyze the Results
1. Cluster Assigner: To assign each data point to a cluster, use the Cluster Assigner node.
o This will output the data with an additional column indicating the cluster each row belongs
to.
2. Scatter Plot or Parallel Coordinates Plot: Visualize clusters by using plot nodes, such as Scatter
Plot or Parallel Coordinates Plot, to understand the distribution of data points across clusters.

Output:
 Experiment – 15
Aim: Implementation of Association Rule technique on ARFF files using KNIME
Theory: Association rule learning is a rule-based machine learning method for discovering interesting relations
between variables in large databases. It is widely used in market basket analysis, web usage mining, and
bioinformatics. The primary goal is to identify strong rules discovered in databases using different measures of
interestingness.

Key Concepts:
1. Itemset: A collection of one or more items. For example, in a grocery store, an itemset could be
{bread, butter}.
2. Transaction: A record that contains a set of items. In a retail context, each transaction could
represent a purchase.
3. Association Rule: A rule of the form A→BA \rightarrow BA→B, which suggests that if item A is
purchased, then item B is likely to be purchased as well.
4. Support: The proportion of transactions that contain a particular itemset. It is defined as:
Support(A)=Number of transactions containing ATotal number of transactions\text{Support}(A) = \frac{\
text{Number of transactions containing A}}{\text{Total number of
transactions}}Support(A)=Total number of transactionsNumber of transactions containing A
Support helps identify how frequently a rule applies.
5. Confidence: The likelihood of finding item B in transactions that contain item A. It is defined as:
Confidence(A→B)=Support(A∪B)Support(A)\text{Confidence}(A \rightarrow B) = \frac{\text{Support}(A
\cup B)}{\text{Support}(A)}Confidence(A→B)=Support(A)Support(A∪B)
Confidence measures the reliability of the inference made by the rule.
6. Lift: The ratio of the observed support of the rule to the expected support if A and B were
independent. It is defined as:
Lift(A→B)=Support(A∪B)Support(A)×Support(B)\text{Lift}(A \rightarrow B) = \frac{\text{Support}(A \
cup B)}{\text{Support}(A) \times \text{Support}(B)}Lift(A→B)=Support(A)×Support(B)Support(A∪B)
Lift values greater than 1 indicate a positive correlation between A and B.
Implementation of Association Rules in KNIME
KNIME (Konstanz Information Miner) provides a robust platform for data analytics, including association
rule mining. To implement association rule techniques using ARFF files in KNIME, follow these steps:
1. Prepare the ARFF File: Ensure your data is in the correct ARFF format suitable for association rule
mining.
2. Load the ARFF File: Use the "ARFF Reader" node to import your dataset.
3. Preprocess the Data: Depending on your dataset, you may need to preprocess the data (e.g.,
converting categorical variables to a suitable format).
4. Use the "FP-Growth" Node: This node implements the FP-Growth algorithm, which is efficient for
mining frequent itemsets.
5. Generate Association Rules: After identifying frequent itemsets, use the "Association Rule Learner"
node to generate the association rules from these itemsets.
 6. Analyze Results: Visualize or export the results using various KNIME nodes to understand the
discovered rules better.
Steps:
Step 1: Prepare Your Data
Association rule mining typically requires transactional data in a specific format where each row is a
transaction, and columns represent items. Each cell has a boolean or nominal value indicating whether an
item is part of the transaction.
Step 2: Load ARFF Data
1. Use the ARFF Reader node in KNIME to load your ARFF file.
o This node is specifically designed to read ARFF files. Make sure your ARFF data has the
correct format: each transaction in rows, and items in columns.
Step 3: Convert Data for Association Rule Mining (if needed)
1. One-to-Many: If your dataset has columns with multiple items in a single cell, use the Cell Splitter
or One to Many node to ensure each item has its own column and the value is either True/False or
1/0.
2. Boolean Columns: Make sure each item column is set up as a binary (boolean) column where True
or 1 represents the presence of the item in the transaction.
Step 4: Apply Association Rule Mining
1. Association Rule Learner (Weka): KNIME’s Weka extension includes an Association Rule
Learner node based on the Apriori algorithm.
o Add this node to your workflow after the ARFF Reader.
o Configure the min support and min confidence thresholds. These values determine the
minimum frequency and confidence for the rules that will be mined.
o Optionally, adjust other parameters like the maximum number of rules to generate.
Step 5: Analyze Results
1. Association Rule Set: The output of the Association Rule Learner node will be a set of rules,
which you can further analyze.
2. Rule Visualization: Use nodes like Rule Viewer or export the results to an Excel file or CSV for a
closer examination.
Output:
 Experiment – 16
Aim: Implementation of Visualization technique on ARFF files using KNIME.
Theory: Data visualization is the graphical representation of information and data. By using visual elements like
charts, graphs, and maps, data visualization tools provide an accessible way to see and understand trends, outliers, and
patterns in data. Effective data visualization helps analysts and decision-makers to quickly interpret complex datasets
and communicate insights clearly.
Importance of Data Visualization:
1. Enhanced Understanding: Visualization helps users to grasp complex data sets at a glance, making it easier
to identify patterns and trends.
2. Improved Communication: Visual representations of data can communicate findings more effectively than
raw numbers or text, making insights accessible to a wider audience.
3. Quick Analysis: Visualizations allow for rapid assessment of data, enabling quicker decisions based on
insights derived from the visuals.
4. Identification of Outliers: Visualization techniques can highlight outliers and anomalies that might not be
apparent in raw data.
5. Trend Analysis: Visual tools help in identifying trends over time, assisting in predictive analysis and
forecasting.
Common Data Visualization Techniques:
1. Bar Charts: Used to compare different categories or groups.
2. Line Charts: Useful for showing trends over time.
3. Scatter Plots: Good for observing the relationship between two numerical variables.
4. Heatmaps: Useful for visualizing data through variations in color, often used for correlation matrices.
5. Pie Charts: Effective for showing proportions and percentages in categorical data, though less favored in
some analyses due to difficulties in comparing slices.
6. Histograms: Used to show the distribution of a dataset.
7. Box Plots: Useful for visualizing the spread and skewness of numerical data, highlighting medians and
outliers.
Implementation of Visualization Techniques in KNIME
KNIME (Konstanz Information Miner) provides a wide range of nodes for data visualization, allowing users to create
various types of charts and plots. Here's how to implement visualization techniques using ARFF files in KNIME:
1. Prepare the ARFF File: Ensure your data is formatted correctly in an ARFF file.
2. Load the ARFF File: Use the "ARFF Reader" node to import your dataset.
3. Data Preprocessing: Depending on your dataset, you may need to clean or preprocess the data (e.g., handle
missing values, normalize data).
4. Select Visualization Nodes: Depending on the type of visualization you want to create, add the relevant
visualization nodes to your workflow. Common nodes include:
o Bar Chart: For categorical data comparisons.

o Line Plot: For time series data.

o Scatter Plot: To explore relationships between two numeric variables.

o Box Plot: To show the distribution of numerical data.

 5. Configure the Visualization Nodes: Set parameters like axes, color, and data grouping according to your
analysis needs.
6. Execute the Workflow: Run the workflow to generate the visualizations.
7. Analyze Results: Review the visual outputs to gain insights from the data.

Steps:
Step 1: Load the ARFF File
1. ARFF Reader: Use the ARFF Reader node to load your ARFF file.
o This node reads ARFF files directly and allows you to integrate your data with other KNIME
nodes.
Step 2: Preprocess the Data (Optional)
Depending on the nature of your data, you may want to preprocess it:
1. Missing Value: Use the Missing Value node to handle any missing values in your data.
2. Data Filtering: Filter or select specific columns of interest with the Column Filter node.
3. Normalization: Use the Normalizer node if needed, especially if you’re planning to visualize
distributions or relationships in different ranges.
Step 3: Choose a Visualization Technique
KNIME provides several nodes for visualizing data. Here are some of the commonly used nodes based on
different types of data visualization:
1. Histograms (For distribution of individual variables)
 Histogram: This node provides a histogram visualization for numeric columns, showing the
frequency distribution of each value or range of values.
 Numeric Binner (Optional): Use this to create bins for continuous data before using the histogram
node.
2. Scatter Plot (For relationships between two variables)
 Scatter Plot: This is useful for examining relationships between two continuous variables. You can
select the x-axis and y-axis columns to visualize correlations or patterns.
 Color Manager: Use the Color Manager node to add color coding to your scatter plot based on a
categorical variable (e.g., clusters, classes).
3. Box Plot (For visualizing distribution and outliers)
 Box Plot: This node displays the distribution of a numeric variable, including quartiles and potential
outliers.
 Configure it to visualize one variable per category or multiple variables.
4. Line Plot (For time series or ordered data)
 Line Plot: Use this node if you have time series or ordered data. Select your x-axis as the time or
sequence index and a numeric y-axis for the variable of interest.
5. Parallel Coordinates Plot (For comparing multiple variables across observations)
 Parallel Coordinates Plot: This is useful when comparing the distribution of multiple variables
across different observations or groups.
  Use the Color Manager node to differentiate between categories within your data.
6. Pie Chart (For categorical distribution)
 Pie Chart: This node helps visualize proportions in a categorical variable.
 You can configure the node to display the share of each category.
Step 4: Example Visualization Workflow
ARFF Reader → Histogram / Scatter Plot / Box Plot / Line Plot / Parallel Coordinates Plot / Pie Chart

Output: