Addressing Data Inconsistencies in the KDD Process

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b. 'Data Pre-processing'

'Inconsistencies in the data input are typically dealt with in the data pre-processing step of the KDD (Knowledge Discovery in Databases) process. This step involves cleaning and preparing the raw data before it is used for data mining. Inconsistencies, such as missing values, outliers, or conflicting data, are addressed during the data pre-processing phase to ensure the data is in a suitable format for the subsequent data mining steps.'