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Machine Learning with R - Fourth Edition

By : Brett Lantz
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Book Image

Machine Learning with R - Fourth Edition

5 (1)
By: Brett Lantz

Overview of this book

Dive into R with this data science guide on machine learning (ML). Machine Learning with R, Fourth Edition, takes you through classification methods like nearest neighbor and Naive Bayes and regression modeling, from simple linear to logistic. Dive into practical deep learning with neural networks and support vector machines and unearth valuable insights from complex data sets with market basket analysis. Learn how to unlock hidden patterns within your data using k-means clustering. With three new chapters on data, you’ll hone your skills in advanced data preparation, mastering feature engineering, and tackling challenging data scenarios. This book helps you conquer high-dimensionality, sparsity, and imbalanced data with confidence. Navigate the complexities of big data with ease, harnessing the power of parallel computing and leveraging GPU resources for faster insights. Elevate your understanding of model performance evaluation, moving beyond accuracy metrics. With a new chapter on building better learners, you’ll pick up techniques that top teams use to improve model performance with ensemble methods and innovative model stacking and blending techniques. Machine Learning with R, Fourth Edition, equips you with the tools and knowledge to tackle even the most formidable data challenges. Unlock the full potential of machine learning and become a true master of the craft.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
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Index

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A curious type of dining experience has appeared in cities around the world. Patrons are served in a completely darkened restaurant by waiters who move via memorized routes, using only their senses of touch and sound. The allure of these establishments is the belief that depriving oneself of sight will enhance the senses of taste and smell, and foods will be experienced in new ways. Each bite provides a sense of wonder while discovering the flavors the chef has prepared.

Can you imagine how a diner experiences the unseen food? Upon first bite, the senses are overwhelmed. What are the dominant flavors? Does the food taste savory or sweet? Does it taste like something eaten previously? Personally, I imagine this process of discovery in terms of a slightly modified adage—if it smells like a duck and tastes like a duck, then you are probably eating duck.

This illustrates an idea that can be used for machine...