An introduction to methods for automated learning of relationships on the basis of empirical data. Classification and regression using nearest neighbour methods, decision trees, linear and non-linear models, class-conditional models, neural networks, and Bayesian methods. Clustering algorithms and dimensionality reduction. Model selection. Problems of over-fitting and assessing accuracy. Problems with handling large databases.
Prerequisite
Exclusion
CSC411H, (CSCD11H3)
Recommended Preparation
Breadth Requirements
Quantitative Reasoning