Analysis of the background of applicants to the information studies programme using a decision-tree induction program.

• Main Author: Kum, Chee Meng.
• Other Authors: Khoo, Christopher Soo Guan
• Format: Theses and Dissertations
• Published: 2008
• Subjects: DRNTU::Library and information science::General::Careers and profession
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/10356/1510
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

This study uses decision tree induction to investigate the relation between applicants’ characteristics and work and education background to the areas of specialization that the applications selected in the questionnaire. It identifies the relationship structure between these areas so that a pattern...