Term of the Day
Today • August 7
GIS
Stands for "Geographic Information Systems." GIS systems are tools that gather, analyze, and display information about the surface of the earth. These systems chart data on a map, separated into distinct layers that can be analyzed to find patterns and identify trends. Researchers use GIS tools ... Read More
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What is the process of analyzing data to discover patterns and other information called?
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Data mining
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Data streaming
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Data gapping
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Data loading
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