Spam Filtering for E-Mails Can Be Seen as an Example

question 6

Multiple Choice

Spam filtering for e-mails can be seen as an example of which of the following types of approaches of data mining?

• A) reduction
• B) association
• C) cause-and-effect modeling
• D) classification

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Definitions:

Reticular Formation

A network of neurons located in the brainstem, involved in regulating wakefulness, alertness, and sleep-wake transitions.

Limbic System

An intricate network of nerves and brain regions close to the cortex's boundary, responsible for managing instinct and mood, encompassing various areas. This system regulates fundamental emotions such as fear, pleasure, and anger, as well as primary drives including hunger, sexual desire, dominance, and parental care.

Hormonal Imbalances

A condition where there is too much or too little of a hormone in the bloodstream, often resulting in disruption of bodily functions and processes.

Corpus Callosum

A large band of nerve fibers connecting the left and right hemispheres of the brain, facilitating interhemispheric communication.