Overview

The supervised machine learning paper of the programme. Covers linear and logistic regression, random forests and neural networks in R, applied to predict business events, with a strong emphasis on model validation and interpreting outcomes for stakeholders.

Topics covered

  • Linear and logistic regression
  • Random forests and tree-based methods
  • Neural networks for prediction
  • Model validation and interpretation

Key assignments

  • [Assignment 1, fill in with what you actually built]
  • [Assignment 2, tool used, outcome, your contribution]

Takeaways

[What stuck with you. What you'd apply elsewhere. Fill in once you've wrapped the paper.]

RRegressionRandom forestsNeural nets