ACtE09 · Chapter 9AI & Neural Networks🏛️ Past Licensure QuestionID: 1d643eb2
What is the application of machine learning methods to a large database called?
What is the application of machine learning methods to a large database called?
Multiple Choice Options
- A
Big data computing
- B✓ Correct Option
Data mining
- C
Artificial Intelligence
- D
IoT
Detailed Technical Solution & Explanation
Data Mining (Knowledge Discovery in Databases, KDD) is the process of applying machine learning, statistical analysis, and database techniques to discover novel, valid, and actionable patterns in large datasets.
Option Analysis:
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Option A (Big data computing): Distributed infrastructure (e.g., Hadoop/Spark) for storing and processing large volumes, not the discovery process itself.
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Option B (Data mining): Correct. Standard definition of applying machine learning and statistical methods to uncover patterns in large databases.
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Option C (Artificial Intelligence): The broader umbrella discipline.
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Option D (IoT): Internet of Things; interconnected physical devices.
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