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Regression Analysis

Instructor: Di Wu

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.9

10 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

4 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Understand the principles and significance of regression analysis in supervised learning.

  • Implement cross-validation methods to assess model performance and optimize hyperparameters.

  • Comprehend ensemble methods (bagging, boosting, and stacking) and their role in enhancing regression model accuracy.

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6 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Data Analysis with Python Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course

The "Regression Analysis" course equips students with the fundamental concepts of one of the most important supervised learning methods, regression. Participants will explore various regression techniques and learn how to evaluate them effectively. Additionally, students will gain expertise in advanced topics, including polynomial regression, regularization techniques (Ridge, Lasso, and Elastic Net), cross-validation, and ensemble methods (bagging, boosting, and stacking). Through interactive tutorials and practical case studies, students will gain hands-on experience in applying regression analysis to real-world data scenarios.

By the end of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the principles and significance of regression analysis in supervised learning. 2. Grasp the concepts and applications of linear regression and its interpretation in real-world datasets. 3. Explore polynomial regression to capture nonlinear relationships between variables. 4. Apply regularization techniques (Ridge, Lasso, and Elastic Net) to prevent overfitting and improve model generalization. 5. Implement cross-validation methods to assess model performance and optimize hyperparameters. 6. Comprehend ensemble methods (bagging, boosting, and stacking) and their role in enhancing regression model accuracy. 7. Evaluate and compare the performance of different regression models using appropriate metrics. 8. Apply regression analysis techniques to real-world case studies, making data-driven decisions. Throughout the course, students will actively engage in tutorials and case studies, strengthening their regression analysis skills and gaining practical experience in applying regression techniques to diverse datasets. By achieving the learning objectives, participants will be well-equipped to excel in regression analysis tasks and make informed decisions using regression models.

This week provides an introduction to regression analysis as a powerful supervised learning method. You will delve into the concepts of linear regression, understanding its principles, assumptions, and practical applications.

What's included

1 video5 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 videoβ€’Total 12 minutes
  • Introduction to Regression and Linear Regressionβ€’12 minutes
5 readingsβ€’Total 221 minutes
  • Course Updates and Accessibility Supportβ€’1 minute
  • Assessment Strategyβ€’30 minutes
  • Activity Strategyβ€’10 minutes
  • Linear Regression Demoβ€’60 minutes
  • Linear Regression Case Studyβ€’120 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Linear Regression Quizβ€’30 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 120 minutes
  • Linear Regression Exploration Exerciseβ€’120 minutes

This week you will explore polynomial regression, an advanced technique used to capture nonlinear relationships between variables.

What's included

1 video2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 videoβ€’Total 12 minutes
  • Polynomial Regressionβ€’12 minutes
2 readingsβ€’Total 240 minutes
  • Polynomial Regression Demoβ€’120 minutes
  • Polynomial Regression Case Studyβ€’120 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Polynomial Regression Quizβ€’30 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 120 minutes
  • Polynomial Regression Exploration Exerciseβ€’120 minutes

This week focuses on regularization techniques, including Ridge, Lasso, and Elastic Net, which help prevent overfitting and improve the generalization of regression models.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 videoβ€’Total 10 minutes
  • Regularizationβ€’10 minutes
3 readingsβ€’Total 240 minutes
  • Regularization Demoβ€’60 minutes
  • Regularization Case Study - CA Housing Priceβ€’60 minutes
  • Regularization Case Studyβ€’120 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Regularization Quizβ€’30 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 120 minutes
  • Regularization Exploration Exerciseβ€’120 minutes

Throughout this week, you will explore evaluation metrics and cross-validation techniques to assess and optimize regression model performance.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 videoβ€’Total 6 minutes
  • Cross Validationβ€’6 minutes
3 readingsβ€’Total 240 minutes
  • Evaluation and Cross Validation Demoβ€’60 minutes
  • Cross Validation Case Study - CA Housing Priceβ€’60 minutes
  • Evaluation and Cross Validation Case Studyβ€’120 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Evaluation and Cross Validation Quizβ€’30 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 120 minutes
  • Evaluation and Cross Validation Exploration Exerciseβ€’120 minutes

This week explores ensemble methods in regression analysis, including bagging and boosting, to combine multiple models for improved prediction accuracy.

What's included

1 video3 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

1 videoβ€’Total 11 minutes
  • Ensemble Methodsβ€’11 minutes
3 readingsβ€’Total 240 minutes
  • Ensemble Methods Demoβ€’60 minutes
  • Ensemble Case Study - CA Housing Priceβ€’60 minutes
  • Ensemble Methods Case Studyβ€’120 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Ensemble Methods Quizβ€’30 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 120 minutes
  • Ensemble Methods Exploration Exerciseβ€’120 minutes

The final week focuses on a comprehensive case study where you will apply regression analysis to solve a real-world problem.

What's included

2 readings1 assignment1 discussion prompt

2 readingsβ€’Total 240 minutes
  • Regression Analysis Case Study - Demoβ€’120 minutes
  • Regression Analysis Case Studyβ€’120 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 60 minutes
  • Self Reflectionβ€’60 minutes
1 discussion promptβ€’Total 120 minutes
  • Regression Analysis Exploration Exerciseβ€’120 minutes

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