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# Welcome!
### Machine Learning with R <a href='https://therbootcamp.github.io'> Basel R Bootcamp </a> <a href='https://therbootcamp.github.io/ML_2019Oct/'> </a>  <a href='https://therbootcamp.github.io'> </a>  <a href='mailto:therbootcamp@gmail.com'> </a>  <a href='https://www.linkedin.com/company/basel-r-bootcamp/'> </a>
### October 2019

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# Welcome to the <high>Basel R Bootcamp!</high>

### Machine Learning with R

### October, 2019

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# Schedule and Materials

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# Aim

>###The aim of this workshop is enable you to thoughtfully implement machine learning methods, using R, to make data-driven decisions.

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# What we will cover

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1. Intro to the <high>fundamentals</high> of ML.

2. Intro to a few influential ML <high>models</high>.

3. Intro to <high>using R</high> for ML.

4. Opportunity to <high>learn by doing</high>.

5. Opportunity for <high>discussion</high>.

#### What we will NOT cover

&emsp;In-depth, advanced treatment of ML.

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# Schedule

We have an <high>ambitious schedule</high>!

2 days, 3-4 sessions per day, ~2.5 hours per session, on a variety of topics.

Each session contains a slide-based <high>introduction</high> and a hands-on <high>programming interactive or practical</high>

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# Introduction

<high>30 - 45 minutes</high> slide based introduction to help you understand the basic concepts, including:
 
&emsp;&emsp;1. Theory 
&emsp;&emsp;2. Code examples 
&emsp;&emsp;3. Live demonstrations

<high>All available online</high>. Follow along, and don't worry about memorizing.

<a href="https://therbootcamp.github.io/ML_2019Oct/">This is a Link to our materials</a>.

Be interactive! <high>Ask questions!</high>

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# Practicals

<high>Write your own</high> R scripts!
 
Anywhere from 10 ~ 30 programming tasks. Starts easy, gets <high>progressively more challenging</high>.
 
Go at your <high>own pace</high> and finish as much as you can. We have a <high>diverse group</high> with different backgrounds and interests, we love that!
 
We'll give you all the <high>answers later</high>.
 
Be interactive! <high>Ask questions!</high>

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Example: <a href="https://therbootcamp.github.io/dML_2019Oct/_sessions/Fitting/Fitting_practical.html">Fitting Practical </a>

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# 1-1 Coaching

Learning a computer language is <high>hard</high>.

<high>Take breaks when you need them</high>, and don't get discouraged!

Sometimes, you may find yourself in need of some <high>intensive help</high>. That's ok! We're here to help!

At any time, you can <high>request a 15 minute 1-1 intensive</high> coaching session. We'll grab a coffee and work through it together.

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# Cheatsheets

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 Base R 
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 Data Import 
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 Data Transformation 
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# Breaks

Programming is exhausting! <high>Take breaks</high> when you need them!

Help yourself to <high>refreshments</high> and as much coffee as you can drink.

Lunch on your own or <high>walk with the group</high> to <high>Tibits</high> or the <high>Union Diner</high>

Be back in the room at <high>13:00 sharp</high> so we can continue learning!

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# Introductions

1. What is your name?

2. Where are you from?

3. What is your current profession?

4. What is your programming experience with R and in general?

5. What is your experience with ML?

6. What would you most like to do with ML?

7. Coffee or tea?

8. Beer or wine?

9. Berlin or Paris?

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<h1><a href=https://therbootcamp.github.io/ML_2019Oct/index.html>Schedule</a></h1>