| 20090313284 | Data Integration Method - A data integration method includes the steps of: selecting an item from a first data set as a key variable; generating a second data set including the key variable; using the key variable to associate the first and second data sets and inputting the first and second data sets into a processor to generate a third data set; and checking an accuracy of the third data set against a criterion and storing the third data set if the criterion is met. With this data integration method, a set having a small number of samples can be expanded so as to have a larger number of samples, solving the problem of asymmetry between active and passive data sets and thereby maximizing data use. | 12-17-2009 |