Introduction to Data Mining and SAS Enterprise Miner

Duration: 0.5 days

This course provides a general understanding of the use of SAS Enterprise Miner. The course serves as an introduction to predictive modeling and the use of SAS Enterprise Miner.

Learn how to

• set up data mining projects and construct analysis flow diagrams
• conduct initial data exploration
• generate predictive models such as decision trees and regression
• compare candidate models.

Who should attend: Data analysts, qualitative experts, and others who want a quick introduction to SAS Enterprise Miner

Prerequisites

Before attending this course, you should be familiar with Microsoft Windows and Windows-based software. Previous SAS software experience is helpful but not necessary.

Course Contents

Introduction to Data Mining

• definition of data mining
• examples of the uses of data mining

Introduction to SAS Enterprise Miner

• exploring workspace components
• setting up projects
• constructing analysis flow diagrams
• conducting initial data exploration

Predictive Modeling

• regression
• decision trees
• comparing candidate models

Software Addressed

This course addresses the following software product(s): SAS Enterprise Miner.

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