Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Affinity Patterns

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between affinity patterns and predictive patterns?

• A) Affinity patterns are identified through unsupervised data mining, whereas predictive patterns are identified through supervised data mining.
• B) Affinity patterns are also known as sequence patterns, whereas predictive patterns are also known as association patterns.
• C) Affinity patterns look for database elements that seem to go together, whereas predictive patterns help identify database elements that are different.
• D) Affinity patterns appear when three or more database elements occur together in a significant way, whereas predictive patterns appear when two or more database elements occur together in a significant way.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Memory

A limited-capacity store that can maintain unrehearsed information for about 20 to 30 seconds.

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Sensory Regulator

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