Data Mining Algorithms
Presented by:
D Manikanta
22911A7217
AI&DS
Introduction to Data Mining Algorithms
Data mining algorithms are
computational methods used to
discover patterns, relationships, and
insights within large datasets.
These algorithms are essential for
extracting valuable information from
data to make informed business
decisions.
There are various types of data
mining algorithms, each with unique
characteristics and applications.
Classification Algorithms
Classification algorithms are used to
categorize data into predefined
classes or labels.
Popular classification algorithms
include Decision Trees, Support Vector
Machines, and Naive Bayes.
These algorithms are commonly used
in applications such as email spam
detection and customer
segmentation.
Clustering Algorithms
Clustering algorithms group similar
data points together based on their
attributes.
K-means, hierarchical clustering, and
DBSCAN are common clustering
algorithms.
Clustering algorithms are useful for
market segmentation, anomaly
detection, and recommendation
systems.
Association Rule Mining
Association rule mining is used to
discover relationships between
variables in large datasets.
Apriori and FP-Growth are well-known
algorithms for association rule mining.
This technique is widely used in retail
for market basket analysis and cross-
selling strategies.
Regression Algorithms
Regression algorithms are used to predict continuous numerical values based
on input variables.
Linear regression, polynomial regression, and support vector regression are
common regression algorithms.
Regression algorithms are utilized in forecasting, sales prediction, and risk
analysis.
Anomaly Detection Algorithms
Anomaly detection algorithms identify unusual patterns or outliers in data.
Isolation Forest, Local Outlier Factor, and One-Class SVM are popular
anomaly detection algorithms.
Anomaly detection is crucial for fraud detection, network security, and
quality control.
Evaluation and Selection of Data Mining
Algorithms
Evaluating the performance of data mining algorithms is essential for
selecting the most suitable one for a specific task.
Metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score are commonly used
to evaluate algorithm performance.
Choosing the right data mining algorithm depends on the nature of the data,
the problem domain, and the desired outcomes.
