Machine learning with R : expert techniques for predictive modeling / Brett Lantz.

Author/creator Lantz, Brett author.
Format Book
EditionThird edition.
PublicationBirmingham, UK : Packt, [2019]
Copyright Date©2019
Descriptionxiii, 437 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Subjects

Contents Introducing machine learning -- Managing and understanding data -- Lazy learning - classification using nearest neighbors -- Probabilistic learning - classification using naive Bayes -- Divide and conquer - classification using decision trees and rules -- Forecasting numeric data - regression methods -- Black box methods - neural networks and support vector machines -- Finding patterns - market basket analysis using association rules -- Finding groups of data - clustering with k-means -- Evaluation model performance -- Improving model performance -- Specialized machine learning topics.
Abstract A hands-on, readable guide to machine learning with R. Whether you are an experienced R user or new to the language, Brett Lantz teaches you everything you need to uncover key insights and make new predictions. The 3rd edition features newer and better libraries, advice on ethical and bias issues, and an introduction to deep learning.
General noteIncludes index.
ISBN9781788295864
ISBN1788295862

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks Q325.5 .L367 2019 ✔ Available Place Hold