From Data to Decisions: An Introduction to Machine Learning with R
This course introduces basic ideas of machine learning with a focus on the most popular machine learning algorithms for supervised and unsupervised learning.
NOTE: This course will be delivered in hybrid mode, i.e. the in-person lecture will be transmitted live on zoom. The face-to-face part of the hybrid courses will go ahead conditional on at least 5 participants registering for this mode of delivery. Few classes may be delivered exclusively online, so please check under the Future dates tab for clarification. The online part of the class will be supported by its own dedicated teaching staff (along with the lead lecturer), therefore participants can expect the same level of group and individual support as the face-to-face class. You will be able to choose your preferred mode of attendance (face-to-face or online) during registration.
Details
This course provides an overview of machine learning as a branch of artificial intelligence and some applications of machine learning. Supervised and unsupervised machine learning models are explored for both numeric and binary outcomes. Finally, measures of model performance are discussed. The workshop session explores the use of a statistical software (R/Rstudio) for building machine learning models to real world datasets.
The following topics are covered:
· Definitions of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
· Unsupervised Machine Learning (PCA and clustering)
· Supervised Machine Learning (discriminant analysis, nearest neighbour, decision tree, random forest, neural networks, etc)
· Assessing Performance of Supervised Learning Algorithms
· Cross-validation
· Steps in Model Building
· Extensions of Traditional Supervised Learning Algorithms
· Ethics in Machine Learning
The course is suitable for those who have a basic understanding of statistical concepts (such as summary statistics for numeric and categoric variables, confidence intervals and p-values) as these will not be taught during this course (these are taught on our five-day course – Foundations of Research Design and Data Science). Some knowledge of mathematical concepts like matrix addition, multiplication, inversion and transposing will be beneficial but not required.
The practical sessions of the course will be taught using the R software. To effectively participate in these sessions, participants are expected to have some knowledge of R and should be able to use R to perform basic data manipulations, produce summary tables and graphs (these skills are taught on our one-day R course – Foundations of Data Analysis in R).
Everyone wishing to engage with these sessions should ensure R and RStudio are installed (installation guidelines will be made available two weeks before the course).
Fees
Course fees
| External Delegates (Non-UCL) | £400.00 |
| UCL Staff, Students, Alumni | £200.00 * |
| Staff and Doctoral Students from ICH/GOSH | FREE † |
* Valid UCL email address and/or UCL alumni number required upon registration. Please note, this category does not include hospital staff unless you hold an official contract with the university.
† Limited free spaces available. If there are no free places remaining, Staff and Doctoral Students from ICH/GOSH can still register at the UCL rate.
Cancellations
Please note that no refunds will be given for non-attendance or cancellations made within 5 working days of the start of the course. For delegates attending courses on funded places, a £50 fee will be charged for late cancellation, non-attendance or partial-attendance.
Future dates
| Dates | Times | Apply |
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Bespoke courses
If you are part of a team/organisation that would like statistics training, we can arrange extra dates for our existing courses or prepare something more bespoke.
Come to 6 day-courses, get a 7th free!
Once you have attended 6 short-courses, you’re ready to claim your 7th day-course for free (please email us to make this arrangement). Our longer introduction course counts as three towards this total.
Contact
Please see our FAQ page before making an enquiry.
Email:
Recommended for general queries/payments:
ich.statscou@ucl.ac.uk
Phone:
For general queries/payments:
+44 (0) 20 7905 2768
Address:
Centre for Applied Statistics Courses (CASC)
UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health
30 Guilford Street
London, WC1N 1EH
Other useful links
- GOS ICH Statistical Support Service
- On-demand UCL Extend self-paced courses
- Royal Statistical Society
- Instats
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Further information
Ticketing
Open
Cost
£400.00
Open to
All
Availability
Yes