successful. There should be strong erecutive support for the data mining project, which means that the project aligns well with the business strotegy. A related important step is to be creative and open in proposing imaginative kypotheses for the solution. Thinking outside the box is important, both in terms of a proposed model as well in the date sets available and required. Data Understanding: A related important to understan available for mining. One needs to be imaginative in sc elements of data through many sources in helping addre to solve a problem. vant deta, 1 Data PreparatBesiogOF time’ ”"The Dats Mining industry has proposed a Cross fisey steps Standard Process for Data Mining (QRISB-DM). It has six esse (Figure 4.3)