There are two parts to this assignment:
You will install Pentaho ETL. (See the link at the bottom of the page to access the instructions.) Capture a screenshot of the Pentaho Data Integration launch window after installation, similar to the example in the installation instructions.
Research the role of ETL tools in providing clean and purposely transformed data as part of data mining processes. Write a brief paper explaining the role of ETL in data mining and statistical analysis.
Note: See link at the bottom of the page to access the instructions.
Assignment Deliverables:
ETL tool installation screenshot
A paper on the role of ETL in data mining and statistical analysis
Your paper must meet the following requirements:
Be 2-3 pages in length, not including the cover and references pages.
Follow the CSU-Global Guide to Writing & APA (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.. Your paper should include an introduction, a body with at least two fully developed paragraphs, and a conclusion.
Be clearly and well written using excellent grammar and style techniques. Be concise and logical. You are being graded, in part, on the quality of your writing. If you need assistance with your writing style, you can find many writing resources in the CSU-Global Writing Center (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..
Be supported with at least two peer-reviewed, scholarly references. The CSU-Global Library (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. is a great place to find these resources.
Click the file linked below for detailed installation instructions for Pentaho ETL. Refer to the Critical Thinking Assignment rubric in the Module 2 folder for more information on the expectations for this assignment.