In this 1-hour long project-based course, you will learn how to build Classification Trees in Python, using a real world dataset that has missing data and categorical data that must be transformed with One-Hot Encoding. We then use Cost Complexity Pruning and Cross Validation to build a tree that is not overfit to the Training Dataset.
Classification Trees in Python, From Start To Finish
Classification Trees in Python, From Start To Finish
Instructor: Josh Starmer
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2 hours
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What you'll learn
Create Classification Trees in Python
Apply Cost Complexity Pruning in Python
Apply Cross Validation in Python
Create Confusion Matrices in Python
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In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:
Task 1: Import the modules that will do all the work
Task 2: Import the data
Task 3: Missing Data Part 1: Identifying Missing Data
Task 4: Missing Data Part 2: Dealing With Missing Data
Task 5: Format Data Part 1: Split the Data into Dependent and Independent Variables
Task 6: Format the Data Part 2: One-Hot Encoding
Task 7: Build A Preliminary Classification Tree
Task 8: Cost Complexity Pruning Part 1: Visualize alpha
Task 9: Cost Complexity Pruning Part 2: Cross Validation For Finding the Best Alpha
Task 10: Building, Evaluating, Drawing, and Interpreting the Final Classification Tree
Recommended experience
Familiarity with Python and the theory behind Decision Trees, Cost Complexity Pruning, Cross Validation and Confusion Matrices.
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LN
5
Reviewed on May 11, 2022
The instructor has a great teaching style. I have enjoyed his sense of humour throughout the course. All the details are explained clearly and thoroughly by written notes or verbal explanation.
SS
5
Reviewed on Jun 18, 2020
A very informative and well guided short session to understand overview of Classification Trees. Covers lot of important concepts in 1 hour. Highly recommend
YA
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Reviewed on Sep 14, 2020
Awesome Instructor! Like this course. It clears basic knowledge about DecisionTreeClassifier, Tree Pruning, Dealing with missing Data etc.
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