2013-14 Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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CSC 493 - Advanced Predictive Analytics(3 credits)
Advanced Predictive Analytics is an exploration of effective statistical, data-driven, machine-learning techniques that produce useful patterns and correlations. Those patterns and correlations are beneficial for evaluating potential courses of action through predicting prospective outcomes.
The purpose of the course is to prepare students to know the correct approach to use in a given set of circumstances, to understand why the approach is correct and to wisely place the use of the approach within the context of organizational utility. The course culminates in a project using one of the approaches of the course.
Familiarity with basic concepts of computer programming and statistics is expected. Although not a formal prerequisite, CSC483 Introduction to Predictive Analytics is recommended.
Prerequisites: MAT116 or MAT117, MAT111 or MAT112, CSC171 and CSC483.
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