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95-801 Data Mining Techniques
Fall 2017

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COURSEWORK:

Coursework consist of 3 homework assignments and 1 take-home course project on data mining
(grading in parentheses):

IMPORTANT DATES:

Assignment Note Out Due Weight
Homework 1
similarity measures, similarity search
Nov 1
Nov 14
20%
Homework 2
SVD, clustering, outliers
Nov 14
Nov 28
20%
Homework 3
graphs, text, streams, time series
Nov 28
Dec 11
20%
Final exam
You are allowed to bring a single, A4-size 'cheat' sheet with your notes
Dec 11 8:30-10:30AM
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30%
Class participation
Pop-quizzes (any time during class)
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10%

HOMEWORK:

The goal of the homework is to enable the students to practice the concepts learned in class using real-world datasets.

  • ASSIGNMENTS ARE DUE AT THE BEGINNING OF LECTURE ON THE DUE DATE.
  • All assignments are to be done individually. Please see the collaboration policy.
  • To submit:
    • Submit your soft-copy in .pdf as well as all code in .zip on Canvas.
    • Return a printed hard-copy on due date in class.
    • Make sure your answers are clear and writing is legible (if handwriting).
    • See course policies for assignment questions, late submissions, graded homework pick-up.

EXAM

There will be a final exam. It will be closed everything -- no books, slides, computers, etc. You will only be allowed to bring along with you 1 A4-size paper of your own notes ('cheat sheet'), you can use both sides. The final date will be announced during the semester.