Which mathematical innovation revolutionized retail data analytics by enabling retailers to identify hidden patterns in large customer datasets?

Data analytics has transformed how retailers make decisions, with mathematics at its core. Advanced algorithms now power everything from inventory management to personalized recommendations. This poll tests your knowledge of how mathematical innovations have specifically impacted retail data analytics, revealing which mathematical breakthrough created a paradigm shift in how retailers understand customer behavior.

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Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) methods for probabilistic modeling of customer journeys
Matrix factorization techniques for collaborative filtering recommendation systems
Fourier transform algorithms for seasonal trend decomposition in sales forecasting
Bayesian hierarchical models for demographic segmentation and targeting