Primary definition
An analytical process that attempts to find correlations or patterns in large data sets for the purpose of data or knowledge discovery. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
Also known asknowledge discovery in databases · KDD · pattern mining · data dredging · data archaeology
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
— Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015View source
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An analytical process that attempts to find correlations or patterns in large data sets for the purpose of data or knowledge discovery. Source: NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015 · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Data Mining. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/data-mining
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Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
Committee on National Security Systems Glossary CNSSI 4009-2015
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NICCS Glossary
NICCS Glossary
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