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Life Expectancy Prediction Using Machine Learning

Ryan Ahmed

In this hands-on project, we will train a Linear Regression model to predict life expectancy. The dataset was initially obtained from the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Websites. Data contains features such as year, status, life expectancy, adult mortality, infant deaths, percentage of expenditure, and alcohol consumption.

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Life Expectancy Prediction Using Machine Learning
In this hands-on project, we will train a Linear Regression model to predict life expectancy. The dataset was initially obtained from the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations Websites. Data contains features such as year, status, life expectancy, adult mortality, infant deaths, percentage of expenditure, and alcohol consumption.

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Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Develops understanding of life expectancy which is core to public health
Utilizes real-world dataset from WHO and United Nations
Emphasizes hands-on learning through project-based approach
Taught by Ryan Ahmed, an experienced instructor in data science and machine learning
Provides a solid understanding of linear regression, a fundamental technique in machine learning

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