This workshop introduces advanced topics in statistics, using the R language and environment for statistical computing and graphics, with focus on Machine Learning techniques. The workshop is aimed at bioinformaticians and other information scientists that are interested in applying machine learning techniques in their work. Participants are expected to have experience in R programming as well as basic knowledge in statistics. The participants will learn theoretical and practical aspects of Machine Learning including data management, visualization, classification, variable selection and missing data techniques. The workshop will combine lectures,hands-on practice and exercises.
Academic Credit
Workshop participants interested in earning 1 credit point for participating the workshop will submit the workshop assignments.
Lecturer
Haim Bar, PhD.
Assistant Professor, Statistics. UCONN University of Connecticut.
Dates
July 15-19/2018
Venue
The Faculty of Biology.
The Technion – Israel Institute of Technology.
Haifa, Israel.
Organizers
Dr. Guy Horev
Bioinformatics Knowledge Unit (BKU)
Lorry I. Lokey Interdisciplinary Center
for Life Sciences & Engineering
Dr. Michael Shmoish
Head
Bioinformatics Knowledge Unit (BKU)
Lorry I. Lokey Interdisciplinary Center
for Life Sciences & Engineering
Prof. Yael Mandel-Gutfreund
Director
Bioinformatics Knowledge Unit (BKU)
Lorry I. Lokey Interdisciplinary Center
for Life Sciences & Engineering
Shira Sagee
Administrative Executive
Lorry I. Lokey Interdisciplinary Center
for Life Sciences & Engineering