Chapter 15: Big Data, AI, and Deep Learning in Health Systems

Data Science for the Health Sciences · Textbook pages 227–241

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Learning objectives

Explain the roles, opportunities and limitations of big data, AI and deep learning in health systems.

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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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