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Table A.1 Comparison of Analysis Methods
Advantages Disadvantages
Rule-based
systems that
analyze
current data
• Can be provided for very
specific tasks and can
operate independent of
other systems
• Can be easily defined and
tested
• Are a well-understood
approach
• Can become complex if
the range of variables are
extensive
• Can become complex to
test and maintain over
time as the business
changes
• Difficult to graphically
validate relationships to
processes
BI systems
that use
historical data
• Have powerful algorithms
for analyzing trends and
patterns
• Can pull together data
from EAI and ...