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Mastering Machine Learning with R - Third Edition
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Mastering Machine Learning with R - Third Edition

by Cory Lesmeister
January 2019
Beginner to intermediate
354 pages
7h 56m
English
Packt Publishing

Overview

Mastering Machine Learning with R is the ultimate guide for mastering advanced machine learning techniques using R 3.5. This book takes you through a variety of complex machine learning methods and real-world examples, allowing you to build impactful data-driven applications.

What this Book will help me do

  • Prepare and preprocess data efficiently for machine algorithms
  • Understand and apply advanced machine learning algorithms like Boosted Trees
  • Visualize data effectively to aid in decision-making
  • Apply methods like natural language processing for extracting insights
  • Deploy production-ready machine learning applications using R

Author(s)

None Lesmeister is a seasoned data scientist and expert in R-based machine learning applications. With years of hands-on experience as a practitioner and instructor, None explains complex machine learning topics in an approachable and practice-oriented way.

Who is it for?

This book is perfect for data scientists and machine learning engineers who are proficient with the basics of R and are eager to delve into advanced techniques. It is ideal for professionals seeking to apply machine learning to solve real-world problems effectively. A background in R coding and a familiarity with machine learning principles are required.

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Publisher Resources

ISBN: 9781789618006