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Diabetes Disease Detection with XG-Boost and Neural Networks
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Diabetes Disease Detection with XG-Boost and Neural Networks

Taught in English

Ryan Ahmed

Instructor: Ryan Ahmed

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Beginner level

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2 hours
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No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning

What you'll learn

  • Build, Train and Test XG-Boost and Artificial Neural Networks Model

  • Train an ANN and XG-Boost algorithms to solve classification type problems

  • Perform Data Visualization and Exploratory Data Analysis

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Guided Project

Learn, practice, and apply job-ready skills with expert guidance

Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours
Learn at your own pace
No downloads or installation required
Only available on desktop
Hands-on learning

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About this Guided Project

Learn step-by-step

In a video that plays in a split-screen with your work area, your instructor will walk you through these steps:

  1. Understand the Problem Statement and Business Case

  2. Import Libraries and Datasets

  3. Practice Opportunity #1 [Optional]

  4. Perform Data Visualization

  5. Split the data into training and testing

  6. Practice Opportunity #2 [Optional]

  7. Build a Neural Network Model in Keras

  8. Compile and train an ANN Model

  9. Evaluate trained model performance

  10. Practice Opportunity #3 [Optional]

  11. Train and evaluate an XG-Boost Algorithm

  12. Practice Opportunity #4 [Optional]

Recommended experience

Python programing experience and basic math background

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Instructor

Ryan Ahmed
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  • Skill-based, hands-on learning

    Practice new skills by completing job-related tasks.

  • Expert guidance

    Follow along with pre-recorded videos from experts using a unique side-by-side interface.

  • No downloads or installation required

    Access the tools and resources you need in a pre-configured cloud workspace.

  • Available only on desktop

    This Guided Project is designed for laptops or desktop computers with a reliable Internet connection, not mobile devices.

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