k-nearest-neighbors

k-nearest-neighbors

In this module, we cover the k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN) data mining method. How would you compare this method with Multiple Linear Regression?  Under what circumstances would one be preferable to the other?

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Data mining is the process of analyzing data to extract knowledge using computer learning techniques. There are various methods of data mining including k-nearest neighbors and multiple linear regressions, and each of these methods cater for a specific business problem and also offers a different insight.

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