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IntelliDaM: A machine learning-based framework for enhancing the performance of decision-making processes. A case study for educational data mining
Nowadays, both predictive and descriptive modelling play a key role in decision-making processes in almost every branch of activity. In this article we are introducing IntelliDaM , a generic machine learning-based framework useful for improving the performance of data mining tasks and subsequently e...
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Published in: | IEEE access 2022, Vol.10, p.1-1 |
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Main Authors: | , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Nowadays, both predictive and descriptive modelling play a key role in decision-making processes in almost every branch of activity. In this article we are introducing IntelliDaM , a generic machine learning-based framework useful for improving the performance of data mining tasks and subsequently enhancing decision-making processes. Through its components designed for feature analysis, unsupervised and supervised learning-based data mining, IntelliDaM facilitates hidden knowledge discovery from data. Intensive research has been conducted in the field of educational data mining , as education institutions are interested in constantly adapting their educational programs to the needs of society by improving the quality of managerial decisions, course instructors' decision-making, or information gathering for course design. The present work conducts a longitudinal educational data mining study by applying IntelliDaM to real data collected at Babeş-Bolyai University, Romania, for a Computer Science course. The problem of mining educational data has been thoroughly examined using the proposed framework, with the goal of analysing students' performance. A very good performance has been achieved for the classification task (an F1 score of around 92%), and the results also highlighted a statistically significant performance improvement by using a technique for selecting discriminative data features. The performed study confirmed that IntelliDaM could be a useful instrument in educational environments, particularly for improving decision-making processes, like designing courses, the setup of efficient examinations, avoiding plagiarism, or offering support regarding stress management. |
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ISSN: | 2169-3536 2169-3536 |
DOI: | 10.1109/ACCESS.2022.3195531 |