Model Diagnostics and Remedial Measures

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Model Diagnostics and Remedial Measures

This course is part of Advanced Statistical Techniques for Data Science Specialization

Instructor: Kiah Ong

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

11 reviews

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

2 weeks at 10 hours a week

Learn at your own pace

Build toward a degree

Learn more

What you'll learn

Describe the assumptions of the linear regression models.
Use diagnostic plots to detect violations of the assumptions of a linear regression model.
Perform variable selections and model validations.

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11 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

This course is best suited for individuals who have a technical background in mathematics/statistics/computer science/engineering pursuing a career change to jobs or industries that are data-driven such as finance, retain, tech, healthcare, government and many more. The opportunity is endless.

This course is part of the Performance Based Admission courses for the Data Science program. In this course, we will learn what happens to our regression model when these assumptions have not been met. How can we detect these discrepancies in model assumptions and how do we remediate the problems will be addressed in this course. Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: -describe the assumptions of the linear regression models. -use diagnostic plots to detect violations of the assumptions of a linear regression model. -perform a transformation of variables in building regression models. -use suitable tools to detect and remove heteroscedastic errors. -use suitable tools to remediate autocorrelation. -use suitable tools to remediate collinear data. -perform variable selections and model validations.

Welcome to Model Diagnostics and Remediation Measures! In this course, we will cover the topics of: Regression Diagnostics, Variance Stabilizing Transformations, Box-Cox Transformation, Transformations to Linearized the Model, Weighted Least Squares, Autocorrelation, Multicollinearity, Variable Selection and Model Validation. In Module 1, we will cover four topics including: Regression Diagnostics, Variance Stabilizing Transformations, Box-Cox Transformation and Transformations to Linearize the model. There is a lot to read, watch, and consume in this module so, let’s get started!

What's included

9 videos6 readings5 assignments1 discussion prompt

9 videos Total 61 minutes

Instructor Welcome and Course Overview 1 minute
Module 1 Introduction 1 minute
Regression Diagnostics Part 1 6 minutes
Regression Diagnostics Part 2 4 minutes
Regression Diagnostics Part 3 10 minutes
Variance-Stabilizing Transformation Part 1 11 minutes
Variance-Stabilizing Transformation Part 2 10 minutes
Box-Cox Transformation 8 minutes
Transformations to Linearize the Model 10 minutes

6 readings Total 120 minutes

Syllabus 10 minutes
Video 14 Slides - Regression Diagnostics (pdf) 30 minutes
Video 15 Slides - Variance-Stabilizing Transformation 30 minutes
Video 16 Slides - Box-Cox Transformation 30 minutes
Video 17 Slides - Transformations to Linearize the Model (pdf) 10 minutes
Module 1 Summary 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 300 minutes

Regression Diagnostics 30 minutes
Variance-Stabilizing Transformation 30 minutes
Box-Cox Transformation 30 minutes
Transformations to Linearize the Model 30 minutes
Module 1 Summative Assessment 180 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 10 minutes

Meet and Greet Discussion 10 minutes

Welcome to Module 2 – This module will cover four topics including: Weighted Least Squares, Autocorrelation, Multicollinearity, and Variable Selection and Model Validation. There is a lot to read, watch, and consume in this module so, let’s get started!

What's included

12 videos6 readings5 assignments

12 videos Total 105 minutes

Module 2 Introduction Video 1 minute
Weighted Least Squares Part 1 9 minutes
Weighted Least Squares Part 2 11 minutes
Autocorrelation Part 1 10 minutes
Autocorrelation Part 2 9 minutes
Autocorrelation Part 3 10 minutes
Multicollinearity Part 1 12 minutes
Multicollinearity Part 2 9 minutes
Multicollinearity Part 3 7 minutes
Variable Selection and Model Validation Part 1 12 minutes
Variable Selection and Model Validation Part 2 7 minutes
Variable Selection and Model Validation Part 3 9 minutes

6 readings Total 120 minutes

Video 18 Slides - Weighted Least Squares (pdf) 30 minutes
Video 19 Slides - Autocorrelation (pdf) 30 minutes
Video 20 Slides - Multicollinearity (pdf) 30 minutes
Video 21 Slides - Variable Selection and Model Validation (pdf) 10 minutes
Module 2 Summary 10 minutes
Insights from an Industry Leader: Learn More About Our Program 10 minutes

5 assignments Total 300 minutes

Weighted Least Squares 30 minutes
Autocorrelation 30 minutes
Multicollinearity 30 minutes
Variable Selection and Model Validation 30 minutes
Module 2 Summative Assessment 180 minutes

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