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__%%( color: #003399; font-size: 30px;)Exploratory Pattern Analytics:__

An important step in data analysis is data exploration, to achieve a better understanding of the data. The Exploratory Pattern Analytics (EPA) tool works on prepared/preprocessed tabular data. It provides explanatory patterns, i.e., simple rules between some 
parameters (e.g., temperature, pressure) that are predictive for a certain target parameter (e.g., scrap rate). This provides important insights enhancing data understanding.For example, it could be used to better understand why certain known outliers occur in process data.


\\__%%( color: #003399; font-size: 16px;)Type of tool:__ Local browser-based app \\
\\__%%( color: #003399; font-size: 16px;)Short description of the tool: __

An
important step in data analysis is data exploration, to achieve a
better understanding of the data. The ''Exploratory
Pattern Analytics (EPA)'' tool works on
prepared/preprocessed tabular data. It provides explanatory patterns,
i.e., simple rules between some parameters (e.g., temperature,
pressure) that are predictive for a certain target parameter (e.g.,
scrap rate). This provides important insights enhancing data
understanding.

\\__%%( color: #003399; font-size: 16px;)Required skills: __

- Process/material knowledge: Knowledge of the data being analysed\\
- Digitalization knowledge: (Basic) knowledge of how to filter/preprocess data for analysis\\

\\__%%( color: #003399; font-size: 16px;)Required programs %%( color: #003000; font-size: 14px;)(step-by-step guide and links provided in user guideline blow): __

The EPA tool is integrated into the Data Analytics tool which requires the following programs:
\\- Python 
\\- Java
\\- Anaconda
\\- Tool files from the GitHub (link below)

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__%%( color: #003399; font-size: 16px; )Disclaimer:/%__

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\\__%%( color: #003399; font-size: 24px;)This tool supports you to:__ 

Explore your dataset, by finding interesting groups of data points within your data, which are described through simple patterns. 


\\__%%( color: #003399; font-size: 18x;)Example use case:__ 

For
example, the EPA tool could be used to better understand why certain known
outliers occur in process data. The Exploratory Pattern Analytics
tool makes it possible to find patterns that explain the data, in the
form of rules that associate a certain combination of properties to a
high probability of an outlier occurring. This can be an exploratory
process, using input from business experts to refine the patterns.
Ultimately, the rules found by the Exploratory Pattern Analytics tool
make it possible to identify conditions under which an anomaly is
more likely, making prediction easier and offering possible causal
explanations – so that the anomalous behavior can be managed more
effectively.


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\\__%%( color: #003399; font-size: 24px;)Tool guideline and access: __
\\ - ⚠️ We recommend to open and save the user guideline before proceeding. The guidline includes a detailed description of how to use the EPA tool with the example of a paper mill production process: [guidelines|Paper mill EPA tool example updates.pdf]
\\- The tool is available through the Data Analytics tool interface at: [https://github.com/cslab-hub/DataAnalytics_Diplast]. Installation instructions are included in the file named "Installation.docx". The python interface for programmers is available at: [https://github.com/cslab-hub/sd4py].

\\__%%( color: #003399; font-size: 16px;)Contact person of the tool: __
Dan Hudson [mailto:daniel.dominic.hudson@uni-osnabrueck.de]  the University fo Osnabrück.


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__%%( color: #003399; font-size: 24px;)Related tools:__

__%%( color: #003399; font-size: 16px;) Before applying this tool:__
\\We recommend also taking a look at the following Di-Plast tools below. They can help you to gather necessary information and data, help to better prepare your data and continue working with it afterwards:
\\--> Improve internal information and material flow -> [VSM]
\\--> Get guidance to set up a working data infrastructure -> [Data Infrastructure Wiki]
\\--> Find the right sensor to survey your process -> [Sensor Tool]
\\--> Validate your process data -> [Data Validation]
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\\__%%( color: #003399; font-size: 16px;)After applying this tool:__
\\-->Analyse and Visualize your process data with data analytics -> [Data Analytics]
\\-->Match material requirements with material properties -> [Matrix]