9. Overview of Machine Learning Algorithms

Topics, Class Notes and Code Assignments and Side Readings
  • Statistical algorithms
    • LOESS regression and regularized regression
    • Instance-based learning algorithms
    • Naive Bayes based algorithm
  • Tree-based Algorithms
    • Tree-algorithm structure and building process
    • Binary and multi-way splits
    • Tree-based ensemble algorithms
  • Notes and code
  • Optional Reading Assignments
  • Written Assignment: Predictive Modeling - Part II
    • Use the same data set you used last week to implement the decision algorithm.
    • Create several candindate models and choose the best one via ROC analysis
    • Use ROC analysis to choose the best one from logistic, Percetron, and decision tree algorithms.
    Due: 11:30 PM, Thursday, 11/14/2024