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Mastering Machine Learning with R - Second Edition
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Mastering Machine Learning with R - Second Edition

by Cory Lesmeister, Doug Ortiz, Vikram Dhillon, Miroslav Kopecky
April 2017
Beginner to intermediate
420 pages
9h 58m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Dive into the world of advanced machine learning techniques with "Mastering Machine Learning with R, Second Edition." This comprehensive guide equips you with the skills to implement sophisticated algorithms and create powerful prediction models using R 3.x. You will explore topics such as supervised and unsupervised learning, decision trees, ensemble methods, and deep learning.

What this Book will help me do

  • Implement machine learning workflows using a variety of R packages like XGBOOST.
  • Effectively use linear and logistic regression for statistical analysis and pattern recognition.
  • Develop skills in advanced methods such as support vector machines and neural networks.
  • Learn actionable techniques to create recommendation engines and perform text mining.
  • Gain hands-on experience running R-based machine learning analyses on cloud platforms.

Author(s)

None Lesmeister, a seasoned data scientist, combines extensive hands-on experience and a passion for teaching to deliver technical concepts in a practical, engaging manner. With a strong background in statistical analysis and machine learning, they are dedicated to providing readers with actionable knowledge and step-by-step guidance.

Who is it for?

This book is ideal for data scientists, analysts, and machine learning practitioners aiming to deepen their expertise in R. Readers should have a fundamental understanding of machine learning concepts and a basic knowledge of R programming. If you're looking to master advanced learning methods and apply them effectively, this book is tailored for you.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781787287471