ETC5555 Statistical machine learning
Faculty of Business and Economics
ETC5555 Statistical machine learning is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Business and Economics, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It needs ETC3250, FIT3154, ETX3250, ETF5932 or ETC5250.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2024
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- Exam 60%
- and 1 other task
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Prerequisites
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After ETC5555
No unit lists ETC5555 as a prerequisite in the 2024 handbook.
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Overview
This unit covers the methods and practice of statistical machine learning for modern data analysis problems. Topics covered will include recommender systems, social networks, text mining, matrix decomposition and completion, and sparse multivariate methods. All computing will be conducted using the R programming language.
Offerings in 2024
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Within semester assessment40%
- ExaminationThreshold hurdle60%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and understand the statistical and computational constraints for different types of data problems
- 2
fit the appropriate model(s) for the different data problems
- 3
understand and apply machine learning algorithms to solve new data analysis problems.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars24 hours
- Tutorials18 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Independent study may include associated readings, assessment and preparation for scheduled activities. You are expected to complete all pre-class activities prior to your scheduled class, and post-class activities should be completed after your scheduled class. Learning activities may include a combination of teacher directed, peer directed and online engagement activities.
This unit allows you to develop your research skills by engaging in structured inquiry using a systematic approach and discipline-specific methodologies.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Learning resources
Technology resources
There may be an additional cost associated with purchasing a physical and/or virtual calculator. Specific details will be provided in the Learning Management System by commencement of Orientation week.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Jack Jewson
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ETC5555?
You need ETC3250, FIT3154, ETX3250, ETF5932 or ETC5250 before you enrol.
When is ETC5555 offered?
In 2024, ETC5555 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
How much work is ETC5555?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ETC5555 have an exam?
Yes. The exam is worth 60% of the final mark, alongside 1 other task.