Chapter 11: Machine Learning Fundamentals for Health Prediction

Data Science for the Health Sciences · Textbook pages 166–180

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Learning objectives

Build and evaluate supervised prediction models with appropriate validation and performance measures.

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  1. Read the section and identify the assumptions behind each method.
  2. Work through the examples, checking the reasoning and any calculations or code.
  3. Attempt the chapter exercises before consulting the worked answers.

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