Data analysis methods are characterized in terms of tangible and non-tangible parameters such as user-friendliness, accuracy, simplicity, interpretability, speed, cost, comprehensibility, and transparency, and then matched to pre-specified requirements. A data analysis method is selected in accordance...http://www.google.co.uk/patents/US7272586?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7272586 - Method and apparatus for data analysis