A Company Involved in Data Mining Probably Wants to

question 30

Multiple Choice

A company involved in data mining probably wants to

• A) find new ways of squeezing profits out of old products.
• B) outsource its IT function.
• C) form a strategic alliance with a mining company.
• D) make additional use of information already on hand.

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