Data Collection and Preprocessing for Machine Learning
This course focuses on preparing data for AI models. Participants will learn how to clean, normalize, and transform raw data into a format suitable for machine learning. Topics include handling missing values, scaling features, and encoding categorical variables.
Why It’s Worth It
Gain practical skills in cleaning, normalizing, and transforming data for machine learning applications.
Learn how to address data quality issues effectively to improve your AI model's performance.
Develop the ability to automate preprocessing tasks for efficient and scalable workflows in your data projects.
Your Learning Roadmap
Foundations of Data Collection and Preprocessing
This module provides an overview of the data collection process, the significance of data preprocessing, and the impact of data quality on model performance. Participants will learn why preprocessing is crucial for building efficient AI models. Importance of Data Preprocessing Data Collection Techniques and Tools Data Integrity and Quality Assessment
Essentials of Data Cleaning
This module dives into the practical aspects of data cleaning, addressing issues such as missing values, duplicate records, and noisy data. By the end of this module, participants will be able to identify and correct data quality issues effectively. Handling Missing Values Removing Duplicates and Noise Outlier Detection and Correction
Data Transformation Techniques
The module explains data normalization, standardization, and scaling techniques used to prepare data for modeling. Participants will explore various transformation strategies to enhance feature performance, drawing concepts from popular literature like the Python Data Science Handbook. Normalization and Standardization Data Scaling Techniques Feature Extraction Methods
Processing Categorical Data
This module focuses on the challenges presented by categorical data. Learners will discover how to convert qualitative data into quantitative form using various encoding methods, informed by best practices from leading texts. Encoding Categorical Variables One-Hot and Label Encoding Handling Ordinal Data
Advanced Preprocessing and Best Practices
In the final module, learners will explore advanced strategies such as feature engineering and dimensionality reduction. Drawing on insights from popular frameworks and literature, this module concludes by teaching how to integrate these processes into automated pipelines that streamline machine learning workflows. Feature Engineering Strategies Dimensionality Reduction Techniques Automating Preprocessing Pipelines
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Engaging chat-based learning with an AI assistant.
Instant feedback for practical applications and exercises.
Flexible learning environment to study at your own pace.
Real-time question assistance for clarification and understanding.
Focus on hands-on techniques for immediate implementation.
Structured modules that build on each other for comprehensive knowledge.