Learners completing this course will be able to differentiate regression and classification tasks, apply logistic regression models in R, preprocess raw datasets, evaluate models using confusion matrices, and optimize performance through ROC curves, AUC, and threshold adjustments. They will also gain hands-on experience with real-world applications in healthcare and finance, including diabetes prediction and credit risk assessment.

Logistic Regression with R: Build & Predict

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Differentiate regression vs classification and apply logistic models.
Preprocess datasets, evaluate with confusion matrices and ROC.
Apply logistic regression to healthcare and finance case studies.
Skills you'll gain
- Feature Engineering
- Classification And Regression Tree (CART)
- Model Evaluation
- Supervised Learning
- Statistical Modeling
- Applied Machine Learning
- Dimensionality Reduction
- Predictive Modeling
- Machine Learning Methods
- Risk Modeling
- Advanced Analytics
- Regression Analysis
- Credit Risk
- Data Manipulation
- Predictive Analytics
- Data Preprocessing
- Logistic Regression
- Performance Measurement
Tools you'll learn
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Assessments
12 assignments
Taught in English
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