Introduction to Data Mining and its Applications

The book "Introduction to Data Mining and its Applications" offers a comprehensive introduction to the concepts of data mining and data warehousing. It highlights the promising opportunities that arise in the world of database technologies and applications. The authors, S. Sumathi and S. N. Sivanandam, present an interdisciplinary work that integrates insights from various fields such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistics, and data visualization. This textbook is aimed at a broad audience that may not be experts in the field of data mining but is interested in a general introduction to the topic and its practical applications. Given the growing importance of data mining in academic and business contexts, the book provides valuable insights into the use of historical data for deriving business and scientific intelligence. It is of interest to both technical managers and executives as well as technologists who wish to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of data mining.