Question

A forecast that helps direct police officers to areas where crimes are likely to occur based on past data is an example of _________.a. prescriptive analytics. b. decision analysis. c. descriptive analytics. d. predictive analytics.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Predictive Analytics

Explanation:

Predictive analytics is a data mining technique that involves the use of old previous information in the prediction of future activities. It is the use of statistical data and algorithms in determining the likelihood that a future event will occur based on the historical facts found in the statistical data. It is used in identifying patterns and predicting future outcomes and trends based on those identified patterns. An example of this is a forecast that helps police in predicting areas most likely that crime will occur.