For Which Type of Research Is Knowledge Discovery in Databases

question 31

Multiple Choice

For which type of research is knowledge discovery in databases (KDD) least appropriate?

• A)To cross-link risk factors for type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease
• B)To identify the efficacy of a treatment for children with the rare and fatal Batten disease.
• C)To test the hypothesis that polycystic kidney disease is best treated with antihypertensive
• D)To determine the most significant risk factors for congestive heart failure

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Definitions:

Axis

A reference line used in graphs and charts to indicate values of variables.

Stem-and-Leaf Display

A graphical method of displaying quantitative data to show its shape and distribution, combining aspects of a histogram and scatter plot.

Data Set

A collection of data points or values related to a subject.

Leaf

In the context of data representation, a part of a stem-and-leaf plot representing the smallest significant digit of data points.