Fundamentals of Regression in Machine Learning (Apr 2025) - NCI

This workshop is being run as part of a collaboration between Queensland Cyber Infrastructure Foundation (QCIF) and National Computing Infrastructure (NCI).

Regression is a fundamental technique in supervised machine learning which is used to predict continuous outcomes based on input data. In this interactive 4-hour workshop, participants will explore the core concepts of regression, including simple and multiple linear regression, regularisation techniques (Ridge & Lasso), model evaluation and touch on Bayesian methods and uncertainty quantification. Through hands-on coding exercises in Python (Scikit-Learn, statsmodels, cmdstanpy, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib), attendees will learn how to build, interpret, and optimise regression models using real-world datasets. They will understand how to enable implicit parallelisation methods to effectively use NCI facilities. By the end of the session, participants will have the practical skills to apply regression techniques to solve predictive modelling problems effectively. No prior machine learning experience is required, however basic Python and statistics knowledge is required.

This workshop will take place from 9:30-1:30pm, 15th April. Please only register if you are able to fully commit to attending.

FAQs

What should I bring into the event?

This is an online workshop, so you will need to provide your own computer, and have access to a reliable internet connection sufficient for video conferencing. A second monitor is highly recommended.  This workshop will run on NCI ARE platform, instructions will be provided prior to the workshop.  

Chromebooks and tablets are not suitable for this workshop; you will need a full-function computer.

What prior experience do I need?

- Basic Python knowledge (for example, having completed either ‘Introduction to Python (NCI)’ workshop or the carpentries ‘Introduction to Programming: Plotting and Programming in Python’)

- Fundamental statistics knowledge

Who should attend?

This workshop is open to all researchers from Australian Universities and Australian researchers currently using or interested in using the National Computing Infrastructure (NCI).

This workshop is ideal for researchers looking to apply machine learning techniques to their data, enabling them to build and evaluate regression models for predictive analysis.

How can I contact the organiser with any questions?

You can email training@qcif.edu.au

What's the cancellation policy?

Cancellations are accepted up to 48h before the start of the workshop. If you do not join on the day without having cancelled beforehand, you may be blocked from attending any future QCIF training workshops.