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8. Data mining is often used when working with DSS explain this term.

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Data mining is a process that finds relationships and patterns in the data that is stored in a database. Intelligent agents are software, which are used to search through relational databases for relevant information. An example would be the relationship of sales in a dress shop in comparison to price this information could be used for marketing a product or targeting a market niche.

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