How can we differentiate between Data Mining and Data Analysis?

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Posted On: Feb 22, 2018

 

Here are a few considerable differences:
  • Data Mining: Data mining does not require any hypothesis and depends on clean and well-documented data. Results of data mining are not always easy to interpret. Its algorithms automatically develop equations.
  • Data Analysis: Whereas, Data analysis begins with a question or an assumption. Data analysis involves data cleaning. The work of the analysts is to interpret the results and convey the same to the stakeholders. Data analysts have to develop their equations based on the hypothesis.

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