Which of the Following Best Describes the Classification Approach to Data

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the classification approach to data analytics?

• A) An attempt to assign each unit (or individual) in a population into a few categories.
• B) An attempt to identify similar individuals based on data known about them.
• C) An attempt to divide individuals into groups in a useful or meaningful way.
• D) An attempt to discover associations between individuals based on transactions involving them.

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Definitions:

Comparative Genomics

Study of genomes through the direct comparison of the genes and DNA sequences from multiple species.

HIV

Human Immunodeficiency Virus, a virus that attacks the immune system and can lead to AIDS if not treated.

Designer Drugs

Synthetic compounds created to mimic the effects of illegal drugs, often with slight molecular modifications to evade legal restrictions.

Transposons

Genetic elements capable of moving to different positions within a genome, often influencing gene expression and evolution.