Assignment – Intro to Data Mining

select one key concept that we’ve learned in the course to date and answer the following:

1. Define the concept.

2. Note its importance to data science.

3. Discuss corresponding concepts that are of importance to the selected concept.

4. Note a project where this concept would be used.

 

 

In an APA7 formatted essay answer all questions above.

Ensure there are at least two-peer reviewed sources to support your work.

The paper should be at least 2-3 pages of content (this does not include the cover page or reference page).

 

Text Book

Title: Introduction to Data Mining

ISBN: 9780133128901

Authors: Pang-Ning Tan, Michael Steinbach, Anuj Karpatne, Vipin Kumar

Publisher: Addison-Wesley

Publication Date: 2013-01-01

Edition: 2nd Edition.

SOLUTION

In today’s technological era, the concept of cloud computing has taken the world by storm. Cloud computing is a technology that provides users with the ability to access various resources such as software, hardware, and storage over the internet. Software as a Service (SaaS) is a subcategory of cloud computing and refers to the provision of software applications through the cloud. In this research paper, we will define SaaS, its advantages and disadvantages, and discuss the features of Salesforce.com, which is one of the most successful SaaS providers.