In recent years, the science of managing and analyzing large datasets has emerged as a critical area of research. In the race to answer vital questions and make knowledgeable decisions, impressive amounts of data are now being generated at a rapid pace, increasing the opportunities and challenges associated with the ability to effectively analyze this data. Data Warehousing and Mining: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications provides the most comprehensive compilation of research available in this emerging and increasingly important field. This six-volume set offers tools, designs, and outcomes of the utilization of data mining and warehousing technologies, such as algorithms, concept lattices, multidimensional data, and online analytical processing. With more than 300 chapters contributed by over 575 experts from around the globe, this authoritative collection will provide libraries with the essential reference on data mining and warehousing.