Topics in STEP: Machine Learning for Policy Analysis

This class provides an introduction to machine learning in R with a focus on applications in policy. The power of machine learning tools is their applicability around a wide range of tasks. Assuming a foundation in linear regression and basic R knowledge, this course provides an introduction to the tools of machine learning, the kinds of tasks where it can be applied, and some of the unique considerations we should have when applying machine learning to the study of social data.