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If you are doing statistical tests and only reporting p-values, then you may be encouraging people to believe there is a meaningful difference or relationship when in fact there is not. Statistical power depends on the sample size and the size of the effect. If your sample size is really large, then even a miniscule effect can return a 'significant' result, particularly if you are using an alpha of 0.05 or greater. This is why it is important to present all three in your results: the n, the effect size and the p-value. Various rules of thumb exist for interpreting effect sizes. Below are the classic Cohen rules of thumb for correlation (r), difference of means (d), ANOVA (eta-squared) and linear regression (f-squared). I frequently use these rules of thumb to categorize effect sizes when I am presenting results of statistical tests. Quite often I will write the phrase 'Although the result is significant, the effect size is negligible'. #analytics #statistics #datascience #rstats #python #peopleanalytics #ai #technology

When your working with big data, statistical power is something you deal with often. I agree with Keith (on most things) with reporting the sample size, p values and effect size. I think a lot of my stakeholders are very familiar with the concept. Which I am very proud of. I always include details on the Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) because often it gives more insight then the statistical model/test. I want to elaborate a story that is centered around a stakeholder question or concern, and then use every bit of evidence (including statistics, psychology, benchmarks and company data) to answer that question! #peopleanalytics

I learned Logistic Regression some time ago… and it completely changed how I think about ML models. At first, I assumed it was “too basic” to be useful. But the more I explored it, the more I realized how powerful it actually is especially for real-world problems. Here’s what stood out 👇 Pros: • Simple and fast to train • Easy to interpret (great for explaining decisions) • Works really well for binary classification problems • Strong baseline before trying complex models Cons: • Struggles with non-linear relationships • Sensitive to outliers • Performance drops with highly complex data • Requires feature engineering for better accuracy 👉 My biggest takeaway: Don’t underestimate simple models. Start with Logistic Regression, understand the data, then move to advanced models if needed. Sometimes, the smartest solution isn’t the most complex one. What’s one concept you learned earlier that still shapes how you think today? Let’s discuss 👇 #MachineLearning #AI #Python #DataScience #LearningJourney

📈 Day 16/30: Adding "Curves" to the QuantEngine Yesterday’s Linear Regression was a great start, but the market isn't a straight line. Today, I upgraded my AI to handle Non-Linear Dynamics using Polynomial Regression. The Challenge: Straight lines suffer from "Underfitting"—they are too simple to capture the accelerating arcs of a bull run or the rounding top of a bear market. The MML Solution: Using PolynomialFeatures from Scikit-Learn, I transformed my input data into higher-dimensional space. This allows the model to calculate a "curved" line of best fit. The Math Insight: 1️⃣ The Complexity Trade-off: By moving from a Degree 1 (Linear) to a Degree 2 or 3 (Quadratic/Cubic) model, we reduce Bias. 2️⃣ The Overfitting Risk: If we set the degree too high, the model starts "hallucinating" patterns in random noise. Finding the "Sweet Spot" is the core of hyperparameter tuning in Machine Learning. The Result: Check out the dashboard! My forecast line now curves to respect recent price momentum. It’s no longer just a trend-line; it’s a dynamic trajectory. Tech Stack: Python, Scikit-Learn (Pipelines), Streamlit. #Fintech #MachineLearning #Python #DataScience #30DayChallenge #MML #PolynomialRegression #AI #ModelTuning #Quant

🚀 Day 12/30 – Diving Deeper into Machine Learning Today, I explored Multiple Linear Regression — a powerful extension of simple linear regression that helps us predict outcomes using multiple features. 📌 What I Learned: How multiple independent variables influence a dependent variable The mathematical intuition behind regression models Importance of feature selection Understanding model coefficients and their impact 📊 Key Formula: y = β₀ + β₁x₁ + β₂x₂ + ... + βₙxₙ 🧠 Also Covered: Assumptions of linear regression Multicollinearity and why it matters Real-world applications (like predicting house prices, sales forecasting) 💡 Big Takeaway: The more relevant features you include (without overfitting), the better your model can understand complex relationships in data. Consistency is the real game-changer 💪 12 days down, 18 to go! #MachineLearning #DataScience #30DaysChallenge #LearningInPublic #AI #Regression #Python #GrowthMindset

🔍 Understanding Logistic Regression — Simply Explained! Ever wondered how machines decide Yes or No? That’s Logistic Regression at work! 🤖 Unlike Linear Regression, it uses a beautiful S-shaped Sigmoid Curve to convert any input into a probability between 0 and 1 — making it perfect for binary classification problems. Here’s what makes it powerful: ✅ Sigmoid function keeps predictions between 0 and 1 ✅ Decision boundary at p = 0.5 ✅ Parameters learned via Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) ✅ Results interpreted using Odds Ratios & Confusion Matrix ✅ Performance evaluated with ROC Curve & AUC Score Whether you’re predicting spam vs. not spam, disease vs. no disease, or churn vs. retention — Logistic Regression is often your first and best friend! 💡 Save this for your next ML project! 🔖 #MachineLearning #LogisticRegression #DataScience #AI #MLAlgorithms #Statistics #DeepLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #DataAnalytics #Python #ScikitLearn #MLBeginners #TechEducation #DataDriven #LinkedInLearning Skillcure Academy

🚀 After understanding KNN, Naive Bayes & Decision Tree… I moved to the next level 👇 👉 Linear Regression 👉 Logistic Regression 👉 SVM (Support Vector Machine) These 3 completely changed how I understand Machine Learning. 🔹 Linear Regression → Predicts continuous values → Finds the best-fit line 💡 Think: price prediction, forecasting 🔹 Logistic Regression → Predicts probability (0–1) → Used for classification 💡 Think: spam detection, yes/no problems 🔹 SVM (Support Vector Machine) → Finds the best boundary between classes → Works well even with complex data 💡 Think: image & text classification 💡 Key Insight: Earlier models (KNN, NB, DT) → learn from data directly These models → learn relationships & boundaries That’s where real understanding begins. 📊 I created this visual to break it down simply 👇 ⭐ Same data. Different models. Different thinking. Follow along if you're learning ML step-by-step 🚀 #MachineLearning #DataScience #LinearRegression #LogisticRegression #SVM #MLJourney #LearningInPublic #AI #Python #100DaysOfML

Most people memorize when to use feature scaling But don’t actually understand why After working on multiple regression models, I noticed a common confusion: When do we really need feature scaling? So I created a simple, practical PDF to break it down: 1. Linear Regression → Not required (but sometimes recommended) 2. Polynomial Regression → Same concept, but can become unstable 3. SVR → MUST apply scaling (distance-based model) 4. Decision Trees & Random Forest → No scaling needed The key insight: 1. Models based on distance → need scaling 2. Models based on splits → don’t need scaling 3. Linear models → can handle scale, but benefit in some cases I also added a clear comparison table + explanations to make it easy to understand and remember. If you’re learning Machine Learning, this is one of those small concepts that makes a big difference. Follow for practical ML insights that actually make sense From theory → to real implementation #MachineLearning #DataScience #AI #Python #Regression #FeatureScaling #DataPreprocessing

🚀 Just explored how GridSearchCV helps in finding the best hyperparameters for machine learning models! Instead of guessing values, it systematically tries all combinations using cross-validation to deliver the most optimal model performance. 📊 What I found interesting is that GridSearchCV isn’t limited to just one model — it works with almost all algorithms in scikit-learn, including: 🔹 Logistic Regression 🔹 Decision Trees 🔹 Random Forest 🔹 Support Vector Machines (SVM) 🔹 K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) 🔹 Gradient Boosting models 💡 In short: If a model has hyperparameters, GridSearchCV can tune it. It’s a powerful tool, but can be computationally expensive — so choosing the right parameter grid is key! Think of it like: Trying every combination of ingredients in a recipe to find the best taste — and tasting it multiple times to be sure it's consistently good. #MachineLearning #DataScience #AI #Python #ScikitLearn #MLOps #LearningJourney