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DEPARTMENT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE

INNOVATIVE ASSIGNMENT-I

FACULTY NAME: Mrs.P.Nivetha FACULTY ID: HTS1774

DATA WAREHOUSING AND DATA
COURSE CODE: 21CS551PT COURSE NAME:
MINING
YEAR/SEM: IV/VII SEC: A
SAMPLE ASSIGNMENT FORMAT

Question: Design a comprehensive data warehousing solution for a multinational retail

company that wants to enhance its decision-making process. The company needs to integrate
data from various sources, including sales, inventory, customer feedback, and supplier
information. Your design should address the following aspects:

1. Data Integration and ETL Process: Outline the approach for integrating data from
different sources. Describe the ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) process, including data
cleaning, integration, and transformation strategies.
2. Data Warehouse Schema Design: Propose a schema design that supports complex
queries and reporting. Explain the choice of schema (e.g., star schema, snowflake
schema) and justify how it will help in decision-making.
3. Multidimensional Data Modeling: Create a multidimensional model that includes
relevant dimensions (e.g., time, product, location) and measures (e.g., sales revenue,
inventory levels). Describe how this model will facilitate analytical queries.
4. Data Visualization and OLAP: Recommend tools and techniques for visualizing the
data and performing OLAP (Online Analytical Processing) operations. Explain how
these tools will assist users in generating insights.
5. Security and Privacy Considerations: Outline the security measures to protect
sensitive data and ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR).
Discuss access controls, data encryption, and monitoring.

Answer:

1. Data Integration and ETL Process

Approach: To integrate data from various sources, we will employ an ETL process:

Extract:
 ● Sales Data: Extracted from POS systems and e-commerce platforms.
● Inventory Data: Pulled from inventory management systems.
● Customer Feedback: Collected from surveys and social media platforms.
● Supplier Information: Sourced from supplier management systems.

Transform:

● Data Cleaning: Handle missing values, correct data inconsistencies, and remove
duplicates. For example, use automated scripts and data profiling tools.
● Integration: Align different data formats and units. For instance, unify date formats and
currency conversions.
● Transformation: Aggregate data for summary metrics, calculate derived attributes (e.g.,
sales growth), and standardize data to a common schema.

Load:

● Staging Area: Load the transformed data into a staging area for validation.
● Data Warehouse: Load clean and validated data into the data warehouse.

2. Data Warehouse Schema Design

Schema Design: We propose using a star schema for its simplicity and efficiency in querying:
● Fact Table:
o Sales Fact Table: Includes measures like Sales Revenue, Quantity Sold, and Discount.

● Dimension Tables:
o Time Dimension: Attributes like Date, Month, Quarter, Year.
o Product Dimension: Attributes like Product ID, Product Name, Category, Brand.
o Location Dimension: Attributes like Store ID, City, Region, Country.
o Customer Dimension: Attributes like Customer ID, Customer Name, Customer
Segment, Loyalty Status.
Justification: The star schema supports fast querying and is intuitive for end-users. It simplifies
the reporting process and allows for efficient aggregations.

3. Multidimensional Data Modeling

Model: We will use the following multidimensional model:
● Dimensions:
o Time: Year, Quarter, Month, Day.
o Product: Category, Sub-Category, Brand.
o Location: Country, Region, City.
o Customer: Customer Segment, Loyalty Tier.
● Measures:
o Sales Revenue: Total revenue from sales.
o Quantity Sold: Total number of units sold.
o Inventory Levels: Current stock levels.

4. Data Visualization and OLAP

Tools and Techniques:
● Visualization Tools: Tableau, Power BI, or QlikView.
o Tableau: Provides interactive dashboards and visualizations.
 o Power BI: Integrates well with Microsoft products and offers detailed reporting features.
● OLAP Operations:
o Slicing and Dicing: Analyze data from different perspectives (e.g., sales by month and
region).
o Drilling Down and Rolling Up: Explore data at different levels of detail (e.g., from
yearly to monthly sales).
o Pivoting: Rearrange data to gain new insights (e.g., compare sales performance across
different product categories).

Assistance: These tools and operations help users create dynamic reports, explore trends, and
gain actionable insights from the data.

5. Security and Privacy Considerations

Security Measures:

● Access Controls: Implement role-based access control (RBAC) to ensure that users only have
access to the data they are authorized to view.
● Data Encryption: Encrypt data both at rest and in transit using industry-standard encryption
methods (e.g., AES-256).
● Compliance: Ensure compliance with data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR) by anonymizing
personal data and maintaining audit logs.
● Monitoring: Regularly monitor access logs and data usage to detect and respond to potential
security breaches.
 INNOVATIVE ASSIGNMENT-1 PROBLEM STATEMENTS

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STUDENT NAME PROBLEM STATEMENTS CO LEVE
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A.Create a design for a data warehouse using
a cloud-based platform like Amazon
Redshift or Google BigQuery. Include
considerations for scalability, cost
management, and security.

B.Create a comprehensive design for a data

1. GIRI S mining system, detailing components such
as data sources, preprocessing, mining
2.DINESH AADITHYAA.R C
algorithms, and visualization. Justify your CO1 K3
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3. 3. SYED NAYEEM HUSSAIN design choices based on a hypothetical
S business scenario.

C.Develop a new algorithm for mining

frequent patterns in transactional data.
Compare its performance with well-known
algorithms like Apriori and FP-Growth using
a sample dataset.

A.Evaluate ETL Tools: Compare and

contrast three ETL (Extract, Transform,
Load) tools. Discuss their features, strengths,
and limitations, and recommend one for a
1. SANJAY KUMAR. S hypothetical business scenario.
B.Evaluate Data Mining Platforms: C
2 Compare three popular data mining K3
2. SANDEEP S O1
platforms (e.g., RapidMiner, KNIME,
Weka). Assess their features, ease of use,
and suitability for different types of data
mining tasks.

A.Propose a solution for integrating real-

time data ingestion into a data warehouse.
Include technologies, methodologies, and
potential challenges.

B.Choose a real-world case study where data

1. PADMASRI B
mining was successfully applied. Analyze the
data mining process, techniques used, and the C
3 2. SHOBANA SRI J impact on the business or organization. K3
O1
3. KRITHIKA B C.Choose a dataset and generate association
rules. Evaluate these rules using metrics
such as support, confidence, and lift. Discuss
how each metric affects the usefulness of the
rules.

4 A.Design a preprocessing pipeline that C K3

includes data cleaning, integration, O1
reduction, transformation, and discretization.
Apply this pipeline to a sample dataset and
 1. SHYAM KUMAR R discuss the impact on data quality.
B.Investigate how different parameter
2. SUBERSON P settings (e.g., minimum support, minimum
confidence) affect the quality and quantity of
3. SIVAMOORTHI M frequent patterns and association rules
generated by a mining algorithm.

C.Explain how data virtualization can be

used to integrate data from multiple sources
without physically consolidating it. Provide
a use case and discuss its benefits and
challenges
A.Perform a comparative analysis of various
frequent pattern mining methods, such as
Apriori, FP-Growth, and ECLAT. Discuss
their advantages, limitations, and suitability
for different types of data.
1. AKSHAYA U B.Describe how different parallel processing
architectures (Shared-Nothing, Shared-Disk,
5 2. ALICE SUZANNE D Shared-Memory) impact the performance of a CO2 K3
data warehouse. Use a case study to illustrate
3. BHAVANI LAKSHMI R your points.

C.Explore the ethical implications of data

mining. Provide examples of potential ethical
dilemmas and suggest ways to mitigate ethical
risks in data mining practices.

A.Apply a collaborative filtering approach to

a dataset (e.g., movie ratings, e-commerce
transactions). Compare its effectiveness with
1.SHARON KATHY ROSE K association rule mining in terms of
recommendation accuracy.
C
6 2.BANDARU SAKTHI LAYA K3
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B.Investigate the capabilities of modern ad-
hoc reporting tools. Provide examples of
how these tools enable users to generate
reports on the fly and discuss their
advantages.
A.Create a workflow for a knowledge
discovery project in a specific industry (e.g.,
healthcare, finance). Detail each stage of the
process and explain the decisions made at
1. APARANJITHA G
each step. C
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2. SUBASHINI B
B. Develop a star schema for a retail
business data warehouse. Include fact tables,
dimension tables, and the relationships
between them.
8 1. AFREEN FATHIMA A S H A.Create a hybrid mining approach that C K3
combines multiple techniques (e.g., frequent O1
2. KIRTHANA R pattern mining and clustering). Apply this
approach to a dataset and evaluate its
3. NISHANDHINI U effectiveness in uncovering hidden patterns.

B.Propose a data mining solution for

enhancing customer experience in an e-
 commerce platform. Include techniques for
customer segmentation, recommendation
systems, and sales prediction.

C.Assess the features and capabilities of

three popular OLAP tools (e.g., Microsoft
Analysis Services, IBM Cognos, Tableau).
Discuss their advantages and suitability for
different business needs
A.Construct a galaxy schema involving
multiple fact tables and dimension tables for
a large e-commerce platform. Discuss how it
improves analytical capabilities.

B.Use statistical tests (e.g., Chi-square test,

1. NITHISH KUMAR B Fisher’s exact test) to evaluate the
significance of mined patterns and
2. KIRUBHAKARAN M C
9 associations. Discuss how these tests K3
O2
3.MOHAMMED THOWFIQ contribute to validating the discovered
patterns.

C.Diagram the entire knowledge discovery

process, from data collection to the final
decision-making stage. Include all key steps
and discuss the importance of each step in
ensuring effective knowledge discovery.
A.Develop visualizations for a preprocessed C
dataset to reveal patterns and insights. Use O1
various visualization techniques and tools to
present your findings effectively.
1. HAMSA GEETHA K V B.Investigate a cutting-edge data mining
technique (e.g., deep learning for data
10 2. UMA MAHESHWARI M K3
mining, ensemble methods). Describe its
3. SOUNDARYA M application, advantages, and limitations.

C.Design concept hierarchies for a sales data

warehouse. Include hierarchies for time,
product, and geography, and explain their
role in data analysis.
A.Design and implement an advanced
association rule mining algorithm (e.g.,
using weighted items, constraints) and test
its performance on a real-world dataset.
Discuss its potential benefits over traditional
methods.
1. KARTHIK T
B.Design a snowflake schema for a C
11 2.TAMIL NILAVAN S K3
university data warehouse. Illustrate how it O1
3. DARSHAN S supports normalization and what benefits it
provides.

C.Assess the effectiveness of various

knowledge discovery tools (e.g., IBM SPSS
Modeler, SAS Enterprise Miner). Discuss
their strengths, limitations, and use cases.
12 1. VARSHINI A S A.Investigate how cloud-based data C K3
 warehousing services (e.g., Snowflake,
Google BigQuery) address traditional
challenges in data warehousing. Provide a
use case example.

B.Choose and implement three different data

mining algorithms (e.g., decision trees,
2. HEMALATHA B clustering, association rule mining) using a
O2
sample dataset. Compare their performance
3. HARINI M and results.

C.Create a framework for evaluating the

quality of patterns mined from data. Include
criteria such as interestingness, novelty, and
utility. Apply this framework to evaluate
patterns from a sample dataset.
A. Explore how incorporating domain
knowledge affects the evaluation of mined
patterns. Provide examples where domain
knowledge significantly altered the
1. BHUVANESHWARI S evaluation results.

B.Design a self-service BI dashboard for a retail

2. SUDARSHINI S C
13 business. Include interactive elements such as K3
filters, charts, and drill-down capabilities.
O2
3. NIVETHA M
C.Examine how AI and machine learning
can be integrated into data warehousing
solutions to enhance data analysis,decision-
making. Provide specific examples and
potential benefits.
A.Develop a plan to address common data
quality issues encountered in data mining,
such as missing values, inconsistencies, and
errors. Include methods for assessing and
improving data quality.
1. MANOJRAJ G B.Use different techniques (e.g., Pearson
correlation, Spearman rank correlation) to C
14 2. MANEESH KUMAR G K3
analyze correlations between variables in a O2
3.AJAY SELVAM K dataset. Discuss the implications of these
correlations for data mining tasks.

C.Discuss the advantages and limitations of

serverless data warehousing platforms.
Create a hypothetical scenario where
serverless architecture would be beneficial.
15 1. SHARAN T G A.Conduct a statistical analysis of a given C K3
dataset, including measures of central O2
2. DHANESH RAJ R tendency, dispersion, and distribution.
Interpret the results and discuss their
3.JAYASURYA S R relevance to data mining.

B.Design a visualization tool that helps in

evaluating and interpreting frequent patterns,
associations, and correlations. Include features
that allow users to explore and assess pattern
quality interactively.
 C.Provide a detailed comparison of OLAP
(Online Analytical Processing) and OLTP
(Online Transaction Processing) systems.
Discuss their characteristics, use cases, and
performance metrics.

A.Use sequence mining techniques to

identify sequential patterns in a dataset (e.g.,
customer purchase sequences). Analyze how
these patterns can be used for predictive
modeling.
1. PRAKASH D
B.Create a hybrid cloud architecture for a
C
16 2. CHANDRU P data warehousing solution. Discuss the K3
O1
rationale behind using both on-premises and
3. LOKESHWAR G K cloud resources.

C.Define and classify different types of data

objects and attributes (e.g., categorical,
numerical, ordinal). Provide examples and
discuss their significance in data mining.
A.Evaluate the use of graph databases for
analyzing complex relationships in data.
Develop a use case where a graph database
would provide significant advantages over
traditional relational databases.

1.MUTHUKAMESHWARAN C B.Examine the concepts of correlation and

causation using a sample dataset. Discuss how
C
17 2. KAVI BHARATHI S these concepts affect data mining results and K3
decision-making. O2
3. AJITH G
C.Develop an experiment to compare the
effectiveness of different data mining
techniques on a given dataset. Include details
on how you will measure and analyze
performance.

A.Create a detailed plan for cleaning a

dataset with missing values, outliers, and
inconsistencies. Demonstrate how these
techniques improve data quality and mining
results.
1. SAM JEFFY B B.Create a set of sample queries for typical
OLAP operations such as slicing, dicing,
2. HARINISH A C
18 drilling down, and rolling up. Use a K3
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3. BALAJI I hypothetical sales data cube to illustrate
these operations.

C.Propose strategies to address privacy

concerns in data mining. Discuss techniques
such as anonymization and differential
privacy, and their implications for data
mining projects.
19 1. NAWIN SRIVATSAV S A.Explore data reduction techniques such as C K3
feature selection and dimensionality O1
 reduction (e.g., PCA). Apply these methods
to a dataset and discuss their impact on
mining performance.

B.Propose a data mesh architecture for a

large organization with multiple
2. SANJEEV BABU K
departments. Discuss how this approach
would improve data management and
3. MANISH KUMAR P
accessibility.

C.Propose a security model for a cloud-

based data warehouse, including measures
for data encryption, user access
management, and incident response.
A.Design a strategy for ensuring data
privacy in a data warehouse, including data
masking, encryption, and access controls.
Discuss how these measures address
1. SANJAY S
regulatory requirements. C
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2. HARI PRASANTH P
B.Design a data object model for a specific
domain (e.g., financial transactions, user
behavior). Describe the types of attributes
and their roles in the data mining process.
A.Assess how AI-driven data integration
platforms can automate and enhance data
integration processes. Provide examples of
such platforms and their impact on
1. JOBY J
efficiency. C
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2. KARTHIKEYAN J
B.Analyze how data mining techniques can
be applied to social media data. Discuss
applications such as sentiment analysis,
trend detection, and influencer identification.

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