Predictive Analytics I: Regression and combinatorial techniques

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• apply predictive modelling concepts in real world situations;
• predict the future trends in data.

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• apply a range of regression modelling and forecasting techniques using real world problems;
• use predictive analytic techniques to handle a variety of business problems;
• interpret results of different types of predictive models and explain the value of the results in different business contexts.

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• a range of statistical techniques for modelling and predicting future trends;
• criteria for choosing the appropriate predictive techniques for particular problems.

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• self-manage the development of learning and study skills;
• use your analytic skills in problem solving.
• plan and control effectively for successful completion of a personal workload;

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Class participation

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback: •Verbal formative feedback will be given by the lecturer/tutor throughout the module during lectorials and during one-to-one sessions during office hours. •Written feedback will also be provided by the lecturer/tutor through email communications. •Peer-to-peer feedback will also be key for developing and supporting learning objectives. •Students’ knowledge will be used formative tests.
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: No

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.