Computational intelligence in business analytics concepts, methods, and tools for big data applications

Use computational intelligence to drive more value from business analytics, overcome real-world uncertainties and complexities, and make better decisions. Drawing on his pioneering experience as an instructor and researcher, Dr. Les Sztandera thoroughly illuminates today's key computational int...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sztandera, Les
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Upper Saddle River, NJ Pearson Education 2014
Series:FT Press Analytics Ser
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Collection: O'Reilly - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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Summary:Use computational intelligence to drive more value from business analytics, overcome real-world uncertainties and complexities, and make better decisions. Drawing on his pioneering experience as an instructor and researcher, Dr. Les Sztandera thoroughly illuminates today's key computational intelligence tools, knowledge, and strategies for analysis, exploration, and knowledge generation. Sztandera demystifies artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms, and fuzzy systems, and guides you through using them to model, discover, and interpret new patterns that can't be found through statistical methods alone. Packed with relevant case studies and examples, this guide demonstrates:Customer segmentation for direct marketingCustomer profiling for relationship managementEfficient mailing campaignsCustomer retentionIdentification of cross-selling opportunitiesCredit score analysisDetection of fraudulent behavior and transactionsHedge fund strategies, and moreSzandera shows how computational intelligence can inform the design and integration of services, architecture, brand identity, and product portfolio across the entire enterprise. He also shows how to complement computational intelligence with visualization, explorative interfaces and advanced reporting, thereby empowering business users and enterprise stakeholders to take full advantage of it. For analytics professionals, managers, and students
Physical Description:1 volume illustrations
ISBN:9780133552140
0133552144
013355208X