M4: Decision Trees

This fifth module provides an introduction to decision trees.

Pre-recorded Lectures

The lectures on decision trees will be done in the live sessions this week. However, there might be some follow up videos provided later this week to cover anything missed or bonus videos related to the group project. Please make sure before Wednesday’s class that you:

• Review the lecture/assignments on recursion and trees from 121.

Resources

• Textbook Reading: Chapter 3.1-3.3 of Introduction to Data Mining by Tan, Steinbach, and Kumar

• Slides: Chapter 3.1-3.3 of Introduction to Data Mining by Tan, Steinbach, and Kumar

Zoom Sessions

You will find the links to the Zoom sessions on Canvas.

• Week 5

  • Wednesday, February 10th: Decision Trees (Lecture)

  • Friday, February 12th: Decision Trees(cont., Q&A)

Programming Assignment

Programming Assignment #4, due Saturday, February 20th at 9pm CDT