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ALSO CALLED: Datamining, Analytics, Data Dredging, Database Analytics, Datamine, Data-mining
DEFINITION: Data dredging, sometimes referred to as "data fishing" is a data mining practice in which large volumes of data are analyzed seeking any possible relationships between data. The traditional scientific method, in contrast, begins with a hypothesis and follows with an examination of the data. Sometimes conducted for unethical purposes, data dredging often circumvents traditional data mining  … 
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Data Mining White Papers (View All Report Types)
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Achieving customer loyalty with customer analytics
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores how you can build strong customer relationships in this age of social media and maintain loyal customers who will not only provide you with their valuable business, but also share their enthusiasm online with their peers.
Posted: 11 Feb 2013 | Published: 31 Oct 2012

IBM

TDWI Best Practices Report - Customer Analytics in the Age of Social Media
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This TDWI Best Practices Report examines organizations' current practices and future plans for customer analytics technology strategies, with a special focus on how organizations are adapting to challenges- and potential- of social media.
Posted: 11 Feb 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

IBM

Cashing in on Customer Insight
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: In today's world, the only way to stand out is by differentiating the experience you offer your customers. Access this exclusive resource to explore how you can improve customer experience by leveraging customer analytics- including predictive analytics, social analytics, business intelligence, and decision management.
Posted: 07 Feb 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

IBM

Learning How To Learn Hadoop
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: Like the problems it solves, Hadoop can be quite complex and challenging. Access this exclusive resource to join Global Knowledge instructor and Technology Consultant Rich Morrow as he leads you through some of the hurdles and pitfalls students encounter on the Hadoop learning path.
Posted: 05 Feb 2013 | Published: 05 Feb 2013

Global Knowledge

Innovations in Marke ing: Optimizing the Sales Channel with Better Information
sponsored by SAP America, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: View this resource to learn more about the impact of technology on marketing. The addition of digital and social marketing programs has changed the marketing mix and the way marketers review valuable information. Find out the answers to important questions like "What is the total cost to create a customer," by viewing this resource now.
Posted: 31 Jan 2013 | Published: 31 Jan 2013

SAP America, Inc.

The Case for Big Data in the Financial Services Industry
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited
WHITE PAPER: In the financial services industry, improving decision making will help you achieve a competitive advantage and the way to do this is through analytics and the ability to exploit big data.Access this white paper to learn the strengths and weaknesses of cloud computing, security, and mobility. And examine expert tips to leveraging big data.
Posted: 28 Jan 2013 | Published: 30 Sep 2012

Hewlett-Packard Limited

Unleashing the Power of Big Data in the Utilities Industry
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited
WHITE PAPER: The proliferation of smart meters and sensors, along with new channels for customer interaction have provided North American utilities with unprecedented access to data from the grid and from their customers. The challenge now is to take full advantage of all that data. Read on to find out how you can get started on your big data strategy.
Posted: 28 Jan 2013 | Published: 30 Sep 2012

Hewlett-Packard Limited

The Case for Big Data and Analytics in Retail: Unlocking Hidden Opportunities
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited
WHITE PAPER: More and more information hidden in big data lies beyond a retailer's information management assets- residing in social data, customer data, market data and supplier data. Access this exclusive resource to discover how to tap into these valuable insights.
Posted: 28 Jan 2013 | Published: 30 Sep 2012

Hewlett-Packard Limited

Converting Big Data Hype into Big Value With Analytics
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This exclusive resource describes how big data is driving analytical innovation and value. Read on today to discover what big data brings to the traditional decision-making environment, learn about the recent advancements in analytics associated with big data, and more.
Posted: 25 Jan 2013 | Published: 31 Oct 2012

IBM

Information Optimization Transformation Experience Workshop
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited
WHITE PAPER: Many organizations continue to struggle with basic BI competencies, such as information quality, data integration, governance, and accessibility. Read on to learn how you can benefit from an online Big Data workshop where your business and IT leaders can collaborate on the latest strategies and trends about strategic information management.
Posted: 24 Jan 2013 | Published: 24 Jan 2013

Hewlett-Packard Limited

HP Information Management and Analytics Services - At-a glance
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited
WHITE PAPER: Enterprises today are overwhelmed by big data, making management and analysis difficult in practice.This brief white paper helps put you on the path to implementing big data analytics strategies that will help your organization regain control.
Posted: 24 Jan 2013 | Published: 31 May 2012

Hewlett-Packard Limited

Data and Analytics Focus in the Travel and Transportation Industry
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited
WHITE PAPER: This exclusive resource explores the challenges the travel and transportation industry are coming across in today's climate. Read on to learn the four pillars of technology- cloud, social business, big data and analytics, and mobility- and examine the importance of a competitive big data and analytics strategy.
Posted: 24 Jan 2013 | Published: 30 Sep 2012

Hewlett-Packard Limited

Accountable HealthCare Drives Big Data and Analytics
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited
WHITE PAPER: Many ACOs are coming across challenges to big data and analytics, such as data complexity, conflicting IT priorities, and lack of understanding of the power of big data and analytics. Continue on for insights into the relationship between accountable care initiatives and big data and analytics technology and how to overcome typical challenges.
Posted: 24 Jan 2013 | Published: 30 Sep 2012

Hewlett-Packard Limited

Improving Business Outcomes with Big Data and Analytics in Communications, Media and Entertainment
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Limited
WHITE PAPER: This exclusive resource highlights the ways communications, media, and entertainment (CME) companies are improving business outcomes by leveraging big data and analytics in today's highly competitive, data-heavy climate. Read on for insights.
Posted: 24 Jan 2013 | Published: 30 Sep 2012

Hewlett-Packard Limited

The Risk of Using Spreadsheets for Statistical Analysis
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Why are companies using spreadsheets for data analysis? For many, the answer is ease of use. But just because it's easy to use doesn't mean it's the best medium for performing data analysis. Read on to learn 3 spreadsheet errors and their 6 major causes. Plus, learn about an alternative approach that provides a more secure environment.
Posted: 15 Jan 2013 | Published: 15 Jan 2013

IBM

Strategy for Social Engagement & Monitoring: Transforming Noise to Signal
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Data from social media could provide you with a substantial competitive advantage if it's leveraged correctly. In order to gain real value from it, you need a social analytics strategy that collects and analyzes social data to provide you with actionable insight. Read on to learn what features are vital to a social analytics system.
Posted: 03 Jan 2013 | Published: 03 Jan 2013

Oracle Corporation

How Brands Can Optimize Social Strategies with Analytics White Paper
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper which draws from a recent Facebook survey to investigate the demographics of Facebook fans; how fans are acquired, discover pages, and engage; and best practices on how brands can optimize social strategies.
Posted: 02 Jan 2013 | Published: 31 Aug 2012

Oracle Corporation

Oracle Information Architecture: An Architect’s Guide to Big Data
sponsored by ORACLE APAC
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, explore big data use cases, discover big data capabilities and their supporting technologies, and take a closer look at the overall architecture for it. Learn how your organization can add big data capabilities and develop an effective integrated information architecture.
Posted: 28 Dec 2012 | Published: 31 Aug 2012

ORACLE APAC

Oracle R Enterprise
sponsored by ORACLE APAC
WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to learn about Oracle's R Enterprise, a component of the Oracle Advanced Analytics Option. Learn how such a tool, designed for problems involved large amounts of data, makes the open source R statistical language and environment ready for the enterprise and big data.
Posted: 24 Dec 2012 | Published: 24 Dec 2012

ORACLE APAC

The Business Intelligence Competency Center: Enabling Continuous Improvement in Performance Management
sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to understand the moving parts of a Business Intelligence Competency Center- people, process, software, standards and governance. Learn how it can be a mechanism for continuously improving insight and performance, and for leveraging your existing software investment.
Posted: 19 Dec 2012 | Published: 31 Jan 2012

Oracle Corporation UK Ltd

eBook: Meeting the Challenge of Big Data
sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd
WHITE PAPER: The biggest challenge in IT today is how to master big data. If utilized properly, you can gain deeper insight into your business as a whole to foster better decision making, offer higher quality services, reduce costs, and more. Read on to learn how overcome the challenges of big data with ease.
Posted: 11 Dec 2012 | Published: 24 Oct 2012

Oracle Corporation UK Ltd

Big Data Strategy Guide: Integrate for Insight
sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd
WHITE PAPER: Big data creates big opportunities to improve processes, customer service, and brand awareness if your organisation can effectively leverage it – something most businesses today struggle with. Read on to learn the tools and architecture you need to successfully analyse big data to gain deeper, richer insight and stay ahead of your competition.
Posted: 11 Dec 2012 | Published: 23 Oct 2012

Oracle Corporation UK Ltd

Oracle Exalytics In-Memory machine: A Brief Introduction
sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd
WHITE PAPER: Download this white paper to gain a better understanding of the industry's first engineered in-memory analytics machine that delivers no-limit, extreme performance for business intelligence (BI) and enterprise performance management (EPM) applications.
Posted: 11 Dec 2012 | Published: 02 Oct 2012

Oracle Corporation UK Ltd

Driving Innovation Through Analytics
sponsored by Oracle Corporation UK Ltd
WHITE PAPER: In spite of the widespread implementation of analytics, its promise of operational effectiveness has not been fully realized. This white paper examines solutions to integrate your analytic, planning, and transactional business applications systems and leverage business analytics into an intelligent business process.
Posted: 11 Dec 2012 | Published: 22 Feb 2012

Oracle Corporation UK Ltd

Evaluator Group: IBM's Portfolio Approach to Data Protection
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores today's available data mining technologies, where storage fits in, and the important role of storage in successfull data analytics. Read now to learn more.
Posted: 03 Dec 2012 | Published: 28 Feb 2011

IBM
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DATA MINING DEFINITION (continued): …  techniques and may lead to premature conclusions. Data dredging is sometimes described as "seeking more information from a data set than it actually contains." Data dredging sometimes results in relationships between variables announced as significant when, in fact, the data require more study before such an association can legitimately be determined. Many variables may be related through chance alone; others may be related through some unknown factor. To make a valid assessment of the relationship between any two variables, further study is required in which isolated variables are contrasted … 
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