Week 2: Statistics & Machine Learning

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Week Overview

This week we delve into the fundamentals of statistical learning and machine learning, covering topics such as exploratory data analysis, regression, clustering, neural networks, and more. Each day includes lectures, exercises, and practical sessions.

• Day 1: Introduction to Data Science and Exploratory Data Analysis
• Day 2: Least Squares and Logistic Regression
• Day 3: Reinforcement Learning and Model Evaluation
• Day 4: Large Language Models and Clustering
• Day 5: Research Spotlight and Team Presentations

Day 1

Today’s Focus

Introduction to Data Science, Exploratory Data Analysis, and Neural Networks

Statistical Learning

Topics

• Conceptual Introduction to Data Science
• Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA)
• Exploratory Data Analysis Answers (EDA)

Lecture Materials

• DSinA_Lecture_1
• DSinA_Lecture_1_CN (Translated Version)

Machine Learning

Topics

• Conceptual Introduction to Deep Learning and AI
• Intro to Neural Networks

Exercises

1. Intro to Data Science - Exploratory Data Analysis
2. Practice For Intro to Data Science - Exploratory Data Analysis [Solution]
3. Intro to Neural Networks worksheet

Additional Resources

• Harvard Recording

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Day 2

Today’s Focus

Least Squares, Logistic Regression, and Introduction to Convolutional Neural Networks

Statistical Learning

Topics

• Least Squares
• Logistic Regression

Lecture Materials

1. Statistical Learning: Introduction
2. Statistical Learning: Least Squares

Machine Learning

Topics

• Introduction to Convolutional Neural Networks
• Kernels
• Intro to CNN Part 1

Lecture Materials

• Introduction to Computer Vision & Convolutional Neural Networks
• Kernels

Exercises

1. Practice For Least squares and Logistic Regression: Image Classification with Logistic Regression
2. Introduction to Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) - I

Additional Resources

Harvard Recording

Day 3

Today’s Focus

Reinforcement Learning, Model Evaluation, and Convolutional Neural Networks

Statistical Learning

Topics

• Reinforcement Learning
• Model Evaluation

Lecture Materials

• Reinforcement Learning
• Model Evaluation

Machine Learning

Topics

• Convolutional Neural Networks (Continued)

Exercises

• Introduction to Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) - II

Recordings

• Morning: Reinforcement Learning
• Afternoon: Introduction to CNN - II

Day 4

Today’s Focus

Large Language Models and Clustering

Machine Learning

Topics

• Large Language Models

Lecture Materials

• Large Language Models

Exercises

• Introduction to LLMs

Statistical Learning

Topics

• Clustering

Lecture Materials

• Statistical Learning: Clustering

Exercises

• Practice for Clustering

Recordings

• Morning: Introduction to LLMs
• Afternoon: LLM Practice

Day 5

Today’s Focus

Research Spotlight and Team Presentations

Activities

Morning

• Research Spotlight

Afternoon

• Car Demo
• Team Presentation

Note

Daily sessions will be recorded and made available here at the conclusion of each day.