7.1 Pattern Mining: A Road Map

Chapter 6 introduced the basic concepts, techniques, and applications of frequent pattern mining using market basket analysis as an example. Many other kinds of data, user requests, and applications have led to the development of numerous, diverse methods for mining patterns, associations, and correlation relationships. Given the rich literature in this area, it is important to lay out a clear road map to help us get an organized picture of the field and to select the best methods for pattern mining applications.

Figure 7.1 outlines a general road map on pattern mining research. Most studies mainly address three pattern mining aspects: the kinds of patterns mined, mining methodologies, and applications. Some studies, ...

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