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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 Visualization Techniques: From Basics to Big Data with SAS Visual Analytics
sponsored by SAS Institute Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Big data analytics offers enterprises access to more intelligence than ever before, but for many organizations, achieving the promised payoff of big data is a difficult challenge.  Check out this white paper to make sure your business can glean the most valuable insights from big data using helpful tools such as data visualization.
Posted: 10 Apr 2013 | Published: 10 Apr 2013

SAS Institute Inc.

Case Study: Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This case study details how the Cincinnati Zoo utilized business analytics to gain deeper insight into visitor behaviors and habits – allowing it to transform customer experience while also reducing its reliance on subsidies.
Posted: 10 Apr 2013 | Published: 31 Mar 2012

IBM

IBM Analytic Answers for Prioritized Collections
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: This resource introduces a portfolio of cloud-based analytics tools that can help deliver key business insights – allowing you to optimize collections, drive down company debt, and more – without the need for major business changes.
Posted: 10 Apr 2013 | Published: 28 Feb 2013

IBM

Unleashing the Power of Big Data in the Utilities Industry
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
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: 10 Apr 2013 | Published: 10 Apr 2013

Hewlett-Packard Company

The Case for Big Data in the Financial Services Industry
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
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: 10 Apr 2013 | Published: 10 Apr 2013

Hewlett-Packard Company

The Case for Big Data and Analytics in Retail: Unlocking Hidden Opportunities
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
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: 10 Apr 2013 | Published: 10 Apr 2013

Hewlett-Packard Company

HP Information Management and Analytics Services - At-a glance
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
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: 10 Apr 2013 | Published: 10 Apr 2013

Hewlett-Packard Company

Big Data Analytics - Your Project Reality: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
sponsored by IBM
EGUIDE: Big data analytics seems to be all the rage in the IT and business worlds, with plenty of products out there to help you with your big data projects.  However, it's not as simple as just buying a piece of technology.  Read this expert e-guide to learn best and worst practices for big data analytics projects, and questions to ask before beginning.
Posted: 10 Apr 2013 | Published: 10 Apr 2013

IBM

Data and Analytics Focus in the Travel and Transportation Industry
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
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: 09 Apr 2013 | Published: 09 Apr 2013

Hewlett-Packard Company

Changing the Game with Oracle Endeca Information Discovery
sponsored by ORACLE APAC
VIDEO: In this short video, discover the latest from Oracle's analytics platforms, a system that balances between low TCO, short deployment time, eminently agile and scalable, and end-user oriented.
Posted: 09 Apr 2013 | Premiered: 09 Nov 2012

ORACLE APAC

Integration Maturity Model: Turning a Burden into an Advantage
sponsored by TIBCO Software Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Today's paper describes the essential integration capabilities needed today. Find out you can turn the integration burden into an advantage and why some organizations are more successful than others. And leverage the Integration Maturity Model to find the integration capabilities you need.
Posted: 08 Apr 2013 | Published: 08 Apr 2013

TIBCO Software Inc.

Big Data Means All Your Data: Integration is Key
sponsored by TIBCO Software Inc.
WEBCAST: Join Mike Gualtieri, Principal Analyst at Forrester, for this webcast exploring the importance of integration in your big data initiatives. Gain insight on the 3 key big data management activities you  need to consider, important technologies, how to overcome key integration challenges, and more.
Posted: 08 Apr 2013 | Premiered: Apr 8, 2013

TIBCO Software Inc.

Video: Build a next-generation information management strategy
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
VIDEO: Access this brief video to learn how you can build a next-generation information strategy that will help you identify patterns and trends in human information and machine to machine data so you can act on insights in real time. Learn where to get started today.
Posted: 05 Apr 2013 | Premiered: 05 Apr 2013

Hewlett-Packard Company

FAQ: Hadoop for BI and Analytics
sponsored by EMC Corporation
EGUIDE: Because it's a relatively new technology, Hadoop is surrounded by many myths and most IT professionals have little to no experience with the big data platform. This expert E-Guide aims to dispel common Hadoop misconceptions and offers advice for how to utilize it to drive big data analytics success.
Posted: 04 Apr 2013 | Published: 04 Apr 2013

EMC Corporation

Video: A joint approach to information management
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
VIDEO: Access this video to learn the importance of a two-fold approach to information management. Learn how to bring business and technology together to devise a common strategy shared across the enterprise. By clearly laying out the steps shared approach, ensure all members of your organization are working toward the same end-goal.
Posted: 04 Apr 2013 | Premiered: 04 Apr 2013

Hewlett-Packard Company

Video: A flexible approach to information management
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
VIDEO: In this video, Brian Ng, Global Portfolio & Strategy Leader at HP, goes over the benefits of a 2-3 year plan approach to information management. Learn Ng's recommendations for such a strategy.
Posted: 04 Apr 2013 | Premiered: 04 Apr 2013

Hewlett-Packard Company

Improving Business Outcomes with Big Data and Analytics in Communications, Media and Entertainment
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
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: 03 Apr 2013 | Published: 03 Apr 2013

Hewlett-Packard Company

Video: The big data explosion – a big problem or big opportunity
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
VIDEO: With 85% of data being unstructured, businesses need to find new ways to extract value from it. This video gives insight into the jaw-dropping statistics about today's data. Continue on to find out the steps your organization can take to make sense of it all.
Posted: 02 Apr 2013 | Premiered: 02 Apr 2013

Hewlett-Packard Company

Apache Hadoop: the Swiss Army Knife of IT
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: In this white paper, discover why Apache Hadoop is being credited with holding the key to the future of big data analytics. From its open-source cost-efficiency to its additive processes, this white paper details the versatility and power of Hadoop.
Posted: 02 Apr 2013 | Published: 02 Apr 2013

Global Knowledge

Transcript: Big Data, Big Problems: How to Get the Most from Your Big Data Platform
sponsored by NetApp
PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this presentation transcript - which includes the webcast slides - industry experts Wayne Eckerson, David Fortini, and Iyer Venkatesan offer insight into the challenges introduced by big data, as well as practical tips for driving big data success.
Posted: 01 Apr 2013 | Published: 29 Mar 2013

NetApp

Tap into More: Find Ways to Drive Value from Oracle Investments
sponsored by AT&T Corp
WEBCAST: Sign up for this webinar with AT&T and HMS Holdings Corporation on May 1, 2013 at 2pm (ET) (19:00GMT). Learn how HMS took a strategic view of its PeopleSoft investments and hear a discussion about how you can drive the most from your application investments.
Posted: 29 Mar 2013 | Premiered: May 1, 2013, 14:00 EDT (18:00 GMT)

AT&T Corp

Roadmap to the Predictive Analytics Promised Land
sponsored by SearchBusinessAnalytics
WHITE PAPER: Consult this white paper to learn more about how businesses are managing the large volumes of information available today. It explores how your business can benefit from well-managed predictive analytics programs. Find out how to plan and manage a successful predictive analytics campaign for your business by consulting this resource now.
Posted: 28 Mar 2013 | Published: 28 Mar 2013

SearchBusinessAnalytics

How can we visually explore all our data assets Communications
sponsored by SAS Institute Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This resource describes how the right analytics platform can allow communications service providers to visually explore complex data assets in order to more easily mine customer insights and identify business opportunities.
Posted: 28 Mar 2013 | Published: 31 Dec 2012

SAS Institute Inc.

What is response to Visual Analytics from customers
sponsored by SAS Institute Inc.
VIDEO: If visual analytics seems like an overwhelming prospect, take a look at this brief video to learn about customer reactions to one visual analytics system, and discover how it expanded the use of analytics in organizations by allowing users of all skill levels to navigate the program.
Posted: 27 Mar 2013 | Premiered: 15 Feb 2013

SAS Institute Inc.

How does Visual Analytics speed the process of finding answers?
sponsored by SAS Institute Inc.
VIDEO: Today's data landscape calls for managing higher volumes of data and making decisions from that data at a faster pace than ever before.  Watch this brief video to learn about a visual analytics platform that can help you speed the process of finding answers in your data to make business-critical decisions.
Posted: 27 Mar 2013 | Premiered: 15 Feb 2013

SAS Institute Inc.
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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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