Applying classification algorithms in practice Export

@article{citeulike:3823700, abstract = {In this paper we present a perspective on the overall process of developing classifiers for real-world classification problems. Specifically, we identify, categorize and discuss the various problem-specific factors that influence the development process. Illustrative examples are provided to demonstrate the iterative nature of the process of applying classification algorithms in practice. In addition, we present a case study of a large scale classification application using the process framework described, providing an end-to-end example of the iterative nature of the application process. The paper concludes that the process of developing classification applications for operational use involves many factors not normally considered in the typical discussion of classification models and algorithms.}, author = {Brodley, Carla E. and Smyth, Padhraic}, citeulike-article-id = {3823700}, citeulike-linkout-0 = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1018557312521}, citeulike-linkout-1 = {http://www.springerlink.com/content/j3h6040755wlv445}, day = {1}, doi = {10.1023/A:1018557312521}, journal = {Statistics and Computing}, keywords = {classification}, month = {March}, number = {1}, pages = {45--56}, posted-at = {2008-12-25 13:36:10}, priority = {2}, title = {Applying classification algorithms in practice}, url = {http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1018557312521}, volume = {7}, year = {1997} }

TY - JOUR ID - citeulike:3823700 L3 - citeulike-article-id:3823700 N2 - In this paper we present a perspective on the overall process of developing classifiers for real-world classification problems. Specifically, we identify, categorize and discuss the various problem-specific factors that influence the development process. Illustrative examples are provided to demonstrate the iterative nature of the process of applying classification algorithms in practice. In addition, we present a case study of a large scale classification application using the process framework described, providing an end-to-end example of the iterative nature of the application process. The paper concludes that the process of developing classification applications for operational use involves many factors not normally considered in the typical discussion of classification models and algorithms. IS - 1 JF - Statistics and Computing EP - 56 TI - Applying classification algorithms in practice VL - 7 SP - 45 KW - classification AU - Brodley, Carla AU - Smyth, Padhraic PY - 1997/03/01/ UR - http://dx.doi.org/10.1023/A:1018557312521 ER -