Week 8
Introduction
Generalize the regression model to using categorical predictors with more than 2 groups. In this section, exploration of dummy/indicator coding for coding of categorical predictors will be the focus. Interpretation of model parameters will be the focus
Objectives
- Identify a categorical attribute
- Define dummy/indicator coding for categorical attributes with more than 2 categories
- Interpret regression results from dummy coded categorical attribute
Activities
- Read Chapter 3.6.6 of An Introduction to Statistical Learning
- Read Chapter 7.2.6 of Introduction to Modern Statistics
- Engage with course notes.
Assignments
- Activity 2 – Due around October 3rd
- Activity 3 – Due around October 17th
- Quiz 5 – coming soon.
- Assignment 1 - Due around October 10th
- Assignment 2 - Due around October 24th