Model for discovering knowledge about academic and administrative aspects for students at driving schools in San Juan De Pasto
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https://doi.org/10.56294/dm2025842Keywords:
Educational data mining, Learning analytics, K-means, K-prototype, Driving schools, Knowledge discovery in databases (KDD)gAbstract
This paper proposes a comprehensive methodology for knowledge discovery in databases (KDD) applied
to driving schools. The usefulness of clustering algorithms such as K-means and K-prototype to identify
patterns in administrative and academic procedures was explored. During the study, three main stages were
developed: process characterization, experimental design based on machine learning, and evaluation of
the generated models. The results showed that K-prototype is particularly effective in handling mixed data,
providing key recommendations to optimize both training processes and internal management. In addition,
an application was designed to implement the model, highlighting the impact of educational data mining on
dynamic analysis and informed decision making.
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