你将学到什么
Analyse the accuracy and quality of a predictive model
Implement effective measures and strategies to measure models
Evaluate datasets to determine appropriateness and strength of techniques
Understand the techniques used in recommender systems
课程概况
A predictive exercise is not finished when a model is built. This course will equip you with essential skills for understanding performance evaluation metrics, using Python, to determine whether a model is performing adequately.
Specifically, you will learn:
Appropriate measures that are used to evaluate predictive models
Procedures that are used to ensure that models do not cheat through, for example, overfitting or predicting incorrect distributions
The ways that different model evaluation criteria illustrate how one model excels over another and how to identify when to use certain criteria
This is the foundation of optimising successful predictive models. The concepts will be brought together in a comprehensive case study that deals with customer churn. You will be tasked with selecting suitable variables to predict whether a customer will leave a telecommunications provider by looking into their behaviour, creating various models, and benchmarking them by using the appropriate evaluation criteria.
课程大纲
Week 1: Evaluation Metrics and Feature Selection
Week 2: Feature Selection and Correlation Analysis
Week 3: Feature Selection with Decomposition Techniques
Week 4: Sampling Techniques
Week 5: Resampling Techniques
Week 6: Case Study
预备知识
You should be familiar with an undergraduate level, or have a background, in mathematics and statistics. Previous experience with a procedural programming language is beneficial (e.g. Python, C, Java, Visual Basic).
Learners pursuing the MicroMasters programme are strongly recommended to complete PA1.1x Introduction to Predictive Analytics using Python on the verified track prior to undertaking this course.
常见问题
What type of activities will I complete on the course?
This course foregrounds self-directed and active ways of learning: reading, coding in Python, knowledge check quizzes and peer discussion. In addition, the course features videos that demonstrate relevant predictive analysis techniques and concepts.
What software will I be required to use?
All coding activities on this course will be hosted on Vocareum. You will be able to access this free software directly within the edX platform. There is no requirement to purchase further software in order to complete this course.
What do I need to complete the course?
For successful completion of this course, you will need access to a computer or mobile device and a reliable internet connection.
What is the University of Edinburgh Accessibility Guidance?
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