Re: DM: Evaluation miningtools

[eric]

Mr./Dr. van den Hauten:

You asked:
     "Does anyone have a pointer to a checklist for evauating
     datamining tools?"

The Gordian Institute, a vendor neutral information modeling training
company teaches how to objectively evaluate data mining tools.  As
taken from the "Data Mining: Principles and Practice" course
description:
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     Application workshops are designed to extend the instructional
     sessions.  The workshops will highlight superior performance as
     well as pitfalls resulting from various tools and techniques
     when applied to different types of data intensive problems.
     Exercises will reveal impressive results from the same technique
     that may have failed in another category.

     In addition, procedures for evaluating data mining products
     can save immeasurable time and effort in assessing and selecting
     which suite of tools will perform best for your application.
     Products will be separated into four categories:
         - Statistical
         - Decision Tree
         - Neural Net
         - Clustering Technologies

     The instructor will show how to evaluate various packages based 
on
     strengths, limitations, value and general performance.
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Full course details for Gordian's "Data Mining: Principles and 
Practice"
course may be requested through any of the following:

    - Email:  agent@gordianknot.com
      Send an Email message with your request in the subject field:
         - Data Mining Course Details
         - Gordian's Quarterly Electronic Newsletter
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    - Eric King