Introduction to Machine Learning with Python
23 August 2022
Ed-DaSH is a data science training programme for health and biosciences researchers. EPCC manages Ed-DaSH, and provides technical support for its workshops through the Edinburgh International Data Facility.
This workshop comprises four lessons on applied machine learning in Python using health data. Lessons take participants through a typical pipeline for prediction, covering key concepts in preparing data, training models, and evaluating performance. We introduce models including decision trees and neural networks and highlight key issues in their responsible use. Prior knowledge of Python (for example, gained through a Carpentries course) is beneficial, but not required.