By Examining Checkout Data, Supermarkets Have Learned That People Who

question 82

Multiple Choice

By examining checkout data, supermarkets have learned that people who are buying beer often also buy a bag of salty snacks. The use of data mining led to the discovery of a(n) ___________pattern.

• A) sequential
• B) affinity
• C) predictive
• D) adjacency
• E) extrapolative

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Definitions:

Smooth Running

The efficient and effective operation of a process, organization, or system, with minimal disturbances or conflicts.

Preconceived Notions

Ideas or opinions formed before having the evidence for their truth or usefulness, often based on stereotypes or initial impressions.

Behaviors

The actions or reactions of individuals or groups in response to external or internal stimuli.

Followers

Individuals who support and are guided by a leader or subscribe to a particular doctrine, cause, or person.