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You have been asked by management (manufacturing, healthcare, retail, financial, and etc.) to create a research report using a data mining tool, data analytic, BI tool. It is your responsibility to search, download, and produce outputs using one of the tools. You will need to focus your results on the data set you select. Ensure to address at least one topic covered in Chapters 1-9 with the outputs. The paper should include the following as Header sections.

You can find some related topics if you want. Then write the Term paper. Example of topics: 1. Using data mining techniques for learning systems…. 2. How to improve Healthcare System using data mining techniques… 3. Design and develop Network/Information Security using data mining techniques… 4. How efficiently extract knowledge from big data using data mining techniques… 5. Using data mining techniques to improve the financial/stock information systems…

Types of Data Analytic Tools: Excel with Solver, but has limitations RStudio Tableau Public has a free trial Microsoft Power BI Search for others with trial options Examples of Dataset: Example: Project Construction Format: You should follow the following content format: Title: TopicName: Logan Lee ID: Introduction Background [Discuss tool, benefits, or limitations] Review of the Data [What are you reviewing?] Exploring the Data with the tool Classifications Basic Concepts and Decision Trees Other Alternative Techniques Summary of Results References (Ensure to use the Author, APA citations with any outside content).

Paper For Above instruction

Introduction

In today's data-driven world, organizations across various sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, retail, and finance increasingly rely on advanced data mining and analytics tools to extract valuable insights from large datasets. This research report focuses on leveraging data mining techniques to improve healthcare systems, a critical area where data analysis can significantly impact patient outcomes, operational efficiency, and decision-making processes. Using Microsoft Power BI, a widely-used business intelligence tool, this report explores how healthcare data can be transformed into actionable knowledge to optimize resource allocation, predict patient risks, and enhance overall service quality.

Background

Data mining involves extracting meaningful patterns and relationships from vast data repositories. In healthcare, data mining facilitates predictive analytics, patient segmentation, anomaly detection, and decision support systems. Microsoft Power BI provides an intuitive platform combining data visualization, modeling, and interactive dashboards. Its benefits include ease of use, integration with various data sources, and robust visualization capabilities. However, limitations such as handling extremely large datasets and the need for data cleaning are noteworthy challenges.

Review of the Data

The dataset analyzed in this report comprises hospital patient records, including demographic information, clinical features, diagnosis codes, treatment details, and outcome variables. The primary goal is to identify factors influencing patient readmission within 30 days post-discharge. The dataset was obtained from a healthcare provider and contains approximately 10,000 records with diverse attributes pertinent to patient care and hospital performance metrics.

Exploring the Data with the Tool

Using Microsoft Power BI, the dataset was imported and initially examined through dashboards showcasing distributions of age, gender, diagnosis categories, and readmission rates. Data cleaning involved addressing missing values and inconsistencies. Visualizations such as bar charts, scatter plots, and heatmaps facilitated the identification of patterns and potential correlations. Interactive features allowed drill-down analysis, leading to the selection of relevant variables for further modeling.

Classifications

A classification model was developed to predict the likelihood of patient readmission. The dataset was divided into training and testing sets, and a decision tree algorithm was applied to classify patients as 'High risk' or 'Low risk' based on attributes such as age, comorbidities, length of stay, and prior admissions. The model achieved an accuracy of approximately 78%, demonstrating its utility in risk stratification and resource planning.

Basic Concepts and Decision Trees

Decision trees are supervised learning algorithms that partition data based on feature values to make predictions. They are popular in healthcare analytics due to their interpretability and ability to handle both categorical and numerical data. The decision tree in this study provided clear decision rules, aiding clinicians and administrators in understanding the factors influencing readmission risks.

Other Alternative Techniques

Aside from decision trees, other techniques such as logistic regression, random forests, and support vector machines (SVM) were considered. Random forests, for instance, improved predictive accuracy (up to 82%) but offered less interpretability compared to decision trees. Each method presents trade-offs between accuracy and explainability, which are vital considerations in healthcare decision-making.

Summary of Results

The analysis demonstrated that data mining techniques using Power BI effectively uncover patterns associated with patient readmissions. Deploying decision trees provided actionable insights that can enhance discharge planning and follow-up procedures. Although model accuracy was satisfactory, further data enrichment and feature engineering could improve performance. The integration of visual analytics empowers healthcare providers to make data-informed decisions rapidly, ultimately improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency.

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