UQ/SPSS Data Mining Workshop

19^th and 20^th February 2004

Data mining is the process of finding interesting or useful information in large data sets. It uses a combination of statistical analysis, modeling techniques and machine learning to detect subtle patterns and relationships in data and infers rules that can allow prediction of future results.

It is a skill that is becoming increasingly useful in dealing with the complex data sets generated by modern technology for science, business and communication.

The School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering is offering a two-day workshop on data mining principles and practice using the SPSS Clementine program. The University of Queensland has a current site license for Clementine and the workshop cost includes a 3-month license for UQ staff and students to run on UQ-owned machines.

Workshop outline: (full schedule)

Data Mining Overview and Introduction to Clementine
Modelling with Clementine

Presenters: Dr. Jennifer Hallinan (IMB/ITEE) and Nic Geard (ITEE)

Venue: School of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering

Room 208

General Purpose South (building 78)

Staff House Road, The University of Queensland, St Lucia

Map: http://www.uq.edu.au/maps (bldg 78)

Multi-level Carparks: http://www.uq.edu.au/maps (bldg 98A)

Times: 9am-5pm Thursday 19^th February and Friday 20^th February

Registration and coffee from 8.30am

Morning and afternoon tea will be provided