Logistic Regression with R: Build & Predict
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What you'll learn
Differentiate regression vs classification and apply logistic models.
Preprocess datasets, evaluate with confusion matrices and ROC.
Apply logistic regression to healthcare and finance case studies.
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There are 3 modules in this course
Learners completing this course will be able to differentiate regression and classification tasks, apply logistic regression models in R, preprocess raw datasets, evaluate models using confusion matrices, and optimize performance through ROC curves, AUC, and threshold adjustments. They will also gain hands-on experience with real-world applications in healthcare and finance, including diabetes prediction and credit risk assessment.
This course provides a step-by-step approach to mastering logistic regression, starting with foundational concepts and progressing to advanced applications. Learners will benefit from practical datasets, including advertisement, medical, and financial data, ensuring they acquire not just theoretical knowledge but also applied skills. Unique to this course is the integration of both technical depth (feature scaling, dimension reduction, model coefficients) and practical impact (loan approval, risk modeling). By the end, participants will be confident in building, interpreting, and validating supervised machine learning models with logistic regression in R, equipping them with valuable expertise for data science, analytics, and financial decision-making roles.
This module introduces the fundamentals of logistic regression with R, guiding learners through data preparation, feature scaling, model fitting, and coefficient interpretation. Learners will gain the skills to prepare raw data and build a strong base for classification modeling.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
9 videosβ’Total 82 minutes
- Introduction to Logistic Regressionβ’3 minutes
- Advertisement Datasetβ’10 minutes
- Raw Columnβ’11 minutes
- Feature Scalingβ’8 minutes
- Fitting Logistic Regression Modelβ’7 minutes
- Classifier Coefficientsβ’11 minutes
- Classifier Coefficients Continueβ’9 minutes
- Make Confusion Matrixβ’11 minutes
- Logistic Regression Training Setβ’11 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Foundations of Logistic Regressionβ’30 minutes
- Getting Started with Logistic Regressionβ’10 minutes
- Preparing Data for Modelingβ’10 minutes
- Model Evaluation Basicsβ’10 minutes
This module focuses on applying logistic regression to real-world datasets such as diabetes data, enhancing model performance through dimension reduction, and evaluating advanced metrics including ROC and AUC. Learners will master techniques to optimize classification outcomes.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
9 videosβ’Total 70 minutes
- Diabetes Datasetβ’5 minutes
- Diabetes Dataset - Logistic Rogation Modelβ’9 minutes
- Making a Modelβ’12 minutes
- Dimension Reductionβ’11 minutes
- Confusion Matrixβ’5 minutes
- Reduce Number of False Positivesβ’7 minutes
- Plot Roc Curveβ’8 minutes
- Setting Thresholdβ’7 minutes
- Area Under Curveβ’5 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Advanced Logistic Regression Applicationsβ’30 minutes
- Logistic Regression with Diabetes Dataβ’10 minutes
- Enhancing Model Performanceβ’10 minutes
- ROC & AUC in Logistic Regressionβ’10 minutes
This module explores financial applications of logistic regression, including credit risk modeling, loan approval prediction, and dataset management. Learners will develop practical skills to build predictive models for financial decision-making.
What's included
9 videos4 assignments
9 videosβ’Total 75 minutes
- Credit Riskβ’6 minutes
- Dataset Loan Dollar Statusβ’12 minutes
- Dependentsβ’9 minutes
- Applicant Incomeβ’7 minutes
- Applicant Income Continueβ’6 minutes
- Loan Amountβ’7 minutes
- Loan Amount Termβ’11 minutes
- Credit Historyβ’5 minutes
- Splitting Datasetβ’12 minutes
4 assignmentsβ’Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Logistic Regression in Financial Risk Modelingβ’30 minutes
- Understanding Credit Risk Datasetsβ’10 minutes
- Financial Variables in Loan Predictionβ’10 minutes
- Finalizing Model with Credit History & Splitsβ’10 minutes
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