Kroger$$ Co$.,$ the$$ Ohio$-$based grocery$$ chain, collects data on customer shopping habits to find ways to gain greater customer loyalty. This is an example of$\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.$

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Part $1$

A$.$

data mining

B$.$

spyware

C$.$

an extranet

D$.$

data warehousing

E$.$

mass customization