Knowledge Discovery Process and Methods to Enhance Organizational Performance

98 ◾ Corlane Barclay

Initial Assessment of Tools and Techniques

e software tools identied were deemed suitable for use throughout the phases

of the project. Directed and undirected DM techniques were chosen based on the

business and DM goals. Continuous assessment and necessary changes or correc-

tive actions are planned throughout the project.

Subsequent Phases of the Project

Data Understanding

Data that included students’ demographic information, academic performance, and

nancial information were targeted as the basis for analysis and discovering knowledge.

Some initial data were collected from schools located in Kingston, the largest metro-

politan area in Jamaica. Initial assessments of the records stored on the papers were done

to determine ...