Python for Data Science Essential Training Part 2

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Free Online Course: Python for Data Science Essential Training Part 2 provided by LinkedIn Learning is a comprehensive online course, which lasts for 3-4 hours worth of material. The course is taught in English and is free of charge. Upon completion of the course, you can receive an e-certificate from LinkedIn Learning. Python for Data Science Essential Training Part 2 is taught by Lillian Pierson, P.E..

Overview
  • Learn Python programming for data science. Part 2 describes how to use machine learning to generate predictions and recommendations and automate routine tasks.

Syllabus
  • Introduction

    • Machine learning rocks
    • What you should know
    1. Introduction to Data Science
    • Defining data science
    • Why use Python for data science?
    • Where does AI fit in?
    2. Introduction to Machine Learning
    • Machine learning 101
    • Grouping machine learning algorithms
    3. Regression Models
    • Linear regression
    • Multiple linear regression
    • Logistic regression: Concepts
    • Logistic regression: Data preparation
    • Logistic regression: Treat missing values
    • Logistic regression: Re-encode variables
    • Logistic regression: Validating data set
    • Logistic regression: Model deployment
    • Logistic regression: Model evaluation
    • Logistic regression: Test prediction
    4. Clustering Models
    • K-means method
    • Hierarchical methods
    • DBSCAN for outlier detection
    5. Dimension Reduction Methods
    • Explanatory factor analysis
    • Principal component analysis (PCA)
    6. Other Popular Machine Learning Methods
    • Association rules models with Apriori
    • Neural networks with a perceptron
    • Instance-based learning with KNN
    • Decision tree models with CART
    • Bayesian models with Naive Bayes
    • Ensemble models with random forests
    Conclusion
    • Next steps