Machine Learning School

M15-DIMRED: Dimensionality Reduction

11h 0min
The linear approach: PCA; graph embedding methods: t-SNE, UMAP

Main Content
Acquisition
1 Lecture content
Content: – Dimensionality reduction; – The linear approach: – PCA; – Pros and cons; – Graph embedding methods; – tSNE, UMAP; – Principles and differences;

2h 0min
Practice
2 Colab Notebooks
A set of colab notebooks, regarding especially these topics: – Visualization of high-dimensional data using PCA/UMAP; – Qualitative differences with illustration on a sample dataset; – Comparison between tSNE and UMAP – ...

3h 0min
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Investigation
3 Independent study time + review
The estimated additional time required for studying the material independently, using the lecture videos/slides and also referencing other literature and material, as necessary. Facilitates correct understanding of the material. This activity also includes the time required for review before exams.

5h 30min
Assessment
4 Quiz activities
Quiz activities meant to provide quick, unassessed feedback to students regarding their grasp of the material.

30 min