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Machine Learning with XGBoost Using scikit-learn in Python

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Overview

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XGBoost is the most winning supervised machine learning approach in competitive modeling on structured datasets. This course will teach you the basics of XGBoost, including basic syntax, functions, and implementing the model in the real world.

At the core of applied machine learning is supervised machine learning. In this course, Machine Learning with XGBoost Using scikit-learn in Python, you will learn how to build supervised learning models using one of the most accurate algorithms in existence. First, you will discover what XGBoost is and why it’s revolutionized competitive modeling. Next, you will explore the importance of data wrangling and see how clean data affects XGBoost’s performance. Finally, you will learn how to build, train, and score XGBoost models for real-world performance. When you are finished with this course, you will have a foundational knowledge of XGBoost that will help you as you move forward to becoming a machine learning engineer.

Syllabus

  • Course Overview 1min
  • Introducing Essential Processes 18mins
  • Preparing Data for Gradient Boosting 18mins
  • Scoring XGBoost Models 17mins
  • Saving the Trained Model 15mins
  • Selecting Features in Gradient Boosting 21mins

Taught by

Mike West

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3.8 rating at Pluralsight based on 36 ratings

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