Workshop Title: Predictive Analytics in Medicine Using R

Speaker:

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kamarul Imran Musa

School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia

URL: https://github.com/drkamarul/predictive_analytics.git

Workshop Synopsis:

Predictive analytics is a branch of advanced analytics that makes predictions about future events, behaviours, and outcomes. It uses statistical techniques – including machine learning (ML) algorithms. ML is used to explore their large volumes of data and to automate processes. It involves training algorithms, neural networks, or processing computers to analyze data. In this workshop, the participants will be given brief introduction on predictive analytics. Then, they will learn about some ML packages available in R language which are useful to run ML algorithms. To do this, participants will use either RStudio IDE on the cloud or on their own devices.  

Objectives:

1. To describe common predictive analytics in medicine
2. To describe common ML methods available in R language
3. To gather basic ML skills in RStudio IDE

Who should attend:

Participants who want to learn about predictive analytics and ML in R and acquire basic skills to perform ML methods in RStudio IDE.

Requirements:

1. Experience with R language is useful but not necessary
2. Have a free account for RStudio Cloud (sign up for free account at https://rstudio.cloud/plans ) OR have installed R and RStudio on your device