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There are 3 modules in this course
Unlock essential mathematical skills with "Linear Algebra and Regression Fundamentals for Data Science" , which sets the foundation for advanced data science studies. This comprehensive program emphasizes practical application over theoretical concepts, ensuring you gain hands-on experience with Python and its powerful libraries.
Begin by mastering linear algebra concepts, where you'll learn to perform vector arithmetic and matrix operations, and calculate eigenvectors and eigenvalues using NumPy. Understand how these principles are crucial for data science tasks, from data manipulation to complex computations involving large datasets.
Progress to solving systems of linear equations with backsolving techniques and matrix inversion, utilizing Python’s Pandas package for efficient data handling. Explore how these methods are applied in real-world scenarios, ensuring a practical understanding of linear systems and their significance in data analysis.
Advance your skills with ordinary least squares (OLS) regression, learning to fit linear models to data using probabilistic techniques and matrix transposition. The course will guide you through using regression analysis to interpret and predict data trends, making it a vital tool for any data scientist.
Through practical assignments and real-world projects, you will apply linear algebra and regression techniques to solve complex problems, visualize data, and draw meaningful insights. By the end of this course, you will possess a solid foundation in the essential mathematical skills required for advanced data science, empowering you to leverage Python for effective data analysis and decision-making.
This module introduces the format of content for future modules. We will cover the basics of linear algebra starting from introducing vectors and matrices and ending with calculating matrix eigenvectors and eigenvalues.
M3 Lecture 2: Solving Overdetermined Linear Systems with Matrix Transpose•15 minutes
M3 Lecture 3: Solving Linear Systems Probabilistically with OLS•17 minutes
M3 Lecture 4: Fitting Linear Equations to Data•14 minutes
M3 Lecture 5: Regression Example - Home Sales and Amenities•19 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
M3 Jupyter Notebook Slides•10 minutes
2 assignments•Total 45 minutes
Let's Practice: Introduction to Ordinary Least Squares Regression•15 minutes
Test Yourself: Introduction to Ordinary Least Squares Regression•30 minutes
1 programming assignment•Total 180 minutes
Lab Homework: OLS Regression•180 minutes
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