Analyze Data in Azure ML Studio from Coursera

Did you know that you can use Azure Machine Learning to help you analyze data?

In this 1-hour project-based course, you will learn how to display descriptive statistics of a dataset, measure relationships between variables and visualize relationships between variables. To achieve this, we will use one example diabetes data. We will calculate its descriptive statistics and correlations, train a machine learning model and calculate its feature importance to see how features affect the label and visualize categorical data, as well as relationships between variables, in Jupyter notebook.

In order to be successful in this project, you will need knowledge of Python language and experience with machine learning in Python. Also, Azure subscription is required (free trial is an option for those who don’t have it), as well as Azure Machine Learning resource and a compute instance within. Instructional links will be provided to guide you through creation, if needed, in the first task.

If you are ready to learn how to analyze data, this is a course for you! Let’s get started!

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Syllabus

Project Overview

In this guided project, you will learn how to display descriptive statistics of a dataset, measure relationships between variables and visualize relationships between variables. To achieve this, we will use one example diabetes data. We will calculate its descriptive statistics and correlations, train a machine learning model and calculate its feature importance to see how features affect the label and visualize categorical data, as well as relationships between variables in Jupyter notebook.

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Suitable for learners with a background in Python and machine learning in Python

Requires an Azure subscription

Has a free trial option for those who don't have an Azure subscription

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Analyze Data in Azure ML Studio with these activities:

Review Python Fundamentals

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Strengthen your programming foundation by reviewing Python concepts.

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Review Python syntax and data structures.
Practice writing simple Python programs.

Join a Study Group

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Enhance your understanding by collaborating with peers in a study group.

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Form a study group with other students in the course.
Meet regularly to discuss course material, share notes, and solve problems together.

Azure Machine Learning Tutorial

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Reinforce the concepts learned about Azure Machine Learning by following an external tutorial.

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Identify a tutorial that covers relevant concepts.
Follow the tutorial step-by-step.
Experiment with the provided code and try to understand the implementation.

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Practice with Azure Machine Learning Exercises

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Enhance your practical skills in Azure Machine Learning by completing a set of exercises.

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Find a set of exercises or problems related to Azure Machine Learning.
Attempt to solve the exercises on your own.
Refer to documentation or seek assistance if you encounter difficulties.
Review your solutions and identify areas for improvement.

Develop a Machine Learning Model using Azure

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Apply your knowledge of Azure Machine Learning by creating and deploying a machine learning model.

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Define the problem you want to solve with machine learning.
Gather and preprocess the necessary data.
Train a machine learning model using Azure Machine Learning.
Evaluate the performance of the model and make adjustments as needed.
Deploy the model to a production environment.

Build a Personal Recommendation System

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Enhance your understanding of machine learning by building a personal recommendation system using Azure Machine Learning.

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Gather a dataset of items and user preferences.
Use Azure Machine Learning to train a collaborative filtering model.
Develop a user interface for the recommendation system.
Deploy the recommendation system and collect user feedback.
Iterate on the system based on feedback and usage data.

Contribute to an Open Source Machine Learning Project

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Expand your knowledge by contributing to the Azure Machine Learning open source community.

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Identify an open source machine learning project related to Azure Machine Learning.
Find a specific area or issue to work on.
Submit a pull request with your contribution.

Career center

Learners who complete Analyze Data in Azure ML Studio will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Machine Learning Engineer

A Machine Learning Engineer is responsible for the development of machine learning models. These engineers design, implement, and maintain ML models, which are used for predictive analytics, natural language processing, and computer vision, among other tasks. If you wish to design and build ML models using Azure ML Studio, a course on how to analyze data in Azure ML may be useful to your career goals.

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Data Scientist

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Data Analyst

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Statistician

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Research Scientist

Research Scientists conduct scientific research to advance knowledge and understanding in various fields. They may be involved in designing and conducting experiments, analyzing data, and developing new theories and models. If you wish to analyze data as part of your scientific research and learn how to do so in Azure ML Studio, a course on this tool may prove helpful.

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Quantitative Analyst

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Data Engineer

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Operations Research Analyst

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Technical Consultant

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Biomedical Engineer

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Web Developer

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Business Analyst

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