Overview: Chapter 2 Data Mining for Business Intelligence Shmueli‚ Patel & Bruce Core Ideas in Data Mining Classification Prediction Association Rules Data Reduction Data Visualization and exploration Two types of methods: Supervised and Unsupervised learning Supervised Learning Goal: Predict a single “target” or “outcome” variable Training data from which the algorithm “learns” – value of the outcome of interest is known Apply to test data where value is not known and will be predicted
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Effects of Sand Mining on Palau’s Reefs Joshua Kloulubak SC-249: Environmental Concepts & Issues Instructor Sherry Ngirmeriil 21 July 2013 Abstract What are the negative effects sand mining has on Palau’s reefs? This research paper attempts to address the consequences of dredging erratically in the quest for modernization and what these threats can pose to the society should this continue in an unsustainable manner. Over the years‚ the ocean and reefs of Palau have been an important source
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The development of mining machinery and technological progress of modern science and technology and is closely related to the overall industrial level‚ in particular‚ mining and mechanical engineering disciplines‚ science and development are closely linked. Present is the era of information age‚ where information technology has four major characteristics‚ namely‚ intelligence‚ electronic‚ global‚ non-group-oriented. Automated underground mining is no face or hazardous mining development‚ but also
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Development of mining in Zambia was on the agenda of the first years of colonization. The British South Africa company in 1889 ceased to “extend the railway and telegraph network in the North to the Zambezi River‚ to promote the migration and colonization and trade and mining concessions” to develop. The Rhodesia iron company was founded in 1902 and began the iron mines of Kafue and Bwana Mkubwa develop. In 1920‚ two other companies that were associated with iron Rhodesia exclusive mineral rights
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Bullock Gold Mining The payback period for Bullock Gold Mining in the book does not have a required time period. Usually‚ a company has a pre-specified length of time as a benchmark. The decision rule is to invest in projects that pay sooner or have a shorter payback period. We calculated the payback period to be 3.96 years which is less than half of the expected duration of the project. To determine 3.96 we added the Present Value of the Cash Flows until we matched the initial investment
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Gains in China‚ India to boost Asia/Pacific demand China has shown strong growth in mining equipment demand‚ a direct result of investment in its local mining industry. For example‚ coal output nearly doubled from 2001 to 2006‚ reflecting the nation’s intense need for energy. China is also a major source of commodities such as iron ore and bauxite. Other major Asian markets for mining equipment include Australia and India. Like China‚ India has experienced a major growth in coal output. Australia
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highest positive NPV. Keywords: NPV‚ IRR AACSB: Analytic skil 4) Tangshan Mining Company must choose its optimal capital structure. Currently‚ the firm has a 40 percent debt ratio and the firm expects to generate a dividend next year of $4.89 per share and dividends are grow at a constant rate of 5 percent for the foreseeable future. Stockholders currently require a 10.89 percent return on their investment. Tangshan Mining is considering changing its capital structure if it would benefit shareholders
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Arctic Mining Consultants -Team Paper C. Arias‚ Q. Couthen‚ J. Edwards‚ M. Edwards‚ B. Hollins‚ C. Johnson and M. McNeil Webster University MGMT 5590- Organizational Behavior Mr. Vince Stovall February 3‚ 2010 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to display the team efforts of using the six-step approach to problem solving. The members of the team have reviewed a case study on Arctic Mining Consultant’s which describes a project manager’s dilemma to complete a project
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Thornton BUSN-115-60273 Intro to Business & Technology "Mining group gold is a process that helps in the establishment of a concerted effort between team members so they can accomplish tasks that are in keeping with an organization’s strategic initiatives and vision." http://www.trainerstoolchest.com/show_product.php?idnum=226 Mining group gold helps focusing on group interaction skills in organizational meetings. The mining group gold process is designed to help managers draw out ideas
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COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN BORD AND PILLAR AND SHORTWALL MINING METHODS SAIKAT MONDAL MINING ENGINEERING 7th SEMESTER Exam Roll No-110912001 Subject- Seminar Abstract The importance of mining is definitely significant to human civilization. In India many of the underground coal mine operated by conventional bord and pillar system. Main disadvantage of this system is that percentage of recovery is very less
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