Machine Learning (an MDataGov module)
Date:
02/03/2026 - 06/03/2026
Organised by:
University of Southampton
Presenter:
Prof Dr Li-Chun Zhang
Level:
Advanced (specialised prior knowledge)
Contact:
Helen Davies
helen.davies@soton.ac.uk
Map:
View in Google Maps (SO17 1BJ)
Venue:
University of Southampton
Highfield Campus
University Road
Southampton
Description:
This module is part of a series of short (CPD - Continuous Professional Development) courses in Social/Official statistics delivered at the University of Southampton - Highfield campus.
Machine Learning provides an overview of main methods for understanding and modelling complex datasets from a statistical learning perspective. Main topics will include introduction to the statistical modelling and machine learning approaches, prediction for continuous responses: Linear regression, shrinkage, classification: Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA), logistic regression, classification trees, Support Vector Machines (SVM), dimensionality reduction: Principal Components Analysis (PCA), clustering algorithms, ensemble methods: Bagging and Boosting, and case studies. The course will include lectures and practical sessions in R.
For more information see: Machine Learning | STAT6121 | University of Southampton
Pre-requisites
Previous knowledge of statistical programming in R or Python, or knowledge of data science approach to modelling and interpretation is assumed. For examples of syllabus for suitable prerequisite, see: Statistical Programming | STAT6103 | University of Southampton and Data Science Foundations | STAT6114 | University of Southampton
Registration
Registration is by application which should be submitted at least one month before the start of the course. For further information about the application process, please get in touch with Helen Davies at helen.davies@soton.ac.uk
Assessment
This course can be taken with or without assessment. The latter offers the possibility of accumulation of credits for the MSc in Data Analytics for Government https://www.southampton.ac.uk/courses/data-analytics-for-government-masters-msc
Cost:
£1,000
Website and registration:
Region:
South East
Keywords:
Linear regression, Logistic regression, Machine learning, R
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