Summer Course: Introduction to Statistical Learning

Overview of supervised learning, with a focus on regression and classification methods. The syllabus includes linear and polynomial regression, logistic regression, and linear discriminant analysis; cross-validation and the bootstrap, model selection and regularization methods (ridge and lasso); nonlinear models, splines and generalized additive models; tree-based methods, random forests and boosting; support-vector machines; Some unsupervised learning: principal components and clustering (k-means and hierarchical). Computing is done in R, through tutorial sessions and homework assignments. This math-light course is offered remotely only via video segments (MOOC style). TAs will host remote weekly office hours using an online platform such as Google Hangout or BlueJeans. There are four homework assignments, a midterm, and a final exam, all of which are administered remotely.

Details

STATS 216V

• Class Number : 11740
• Course Cost : $4116.00
• Population : Undergraduate, Graduate
• Units : 3
• Interest Area : Math and Data Science
• Course Format & Length : Online, 8 weeks
• Dates : June 22, 2024 - August 18, 2024
• Prerequisites : Introductory courses in statistics or probability (e.g., STATS 60), linear algebra (e.g., MATH 51), and computer programming (e.g., CS 105).
• Schedule : Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 am-11:50 am

Events and Engagement

Workshops

Hosted through the Summer Academic Resource Center (SARC), we offer a variety of educational workshops to complement your academic pursuits. Presenters varying from Stanford affiliates, community partners, and graduate tutors will cover a wide range of topics from academic skills to career exploration. Past workshops included college preparedness, software exploration, and building your professional network.

Stanford Spaces

Explore the intellectual ecosystem of the Stanford campus. Tour museums like the Cantor Arts Center, visit unique campus spaces like the d.school, Frost Amphitheater, and O’Donohue Family Farm, and get to know the unique community of companies and innovators that gather at Stanford Research Park.

Stanford Voices

These small gatherings give you an opportunity to connect with Stanford faculty, fellows, and alumni to hear about their work or research, as well as the road that brought them there. Ask questions and continue your intellectual exploration—whether you're taking a course on the topic this summer or just curious.

How It Works

Apply to attend our 8-week program Receive and accept your admission Register for courses when enrollment opens in April Attend as a Residential or Commuter student

Join a global community of students at one of the world’s leading institutions of research and learning. As the only opportunity to study abroad at Stanford University, Summer Session helps students take on challenging academics for college credit while balancing educational and social activities. Explore a new academic area, connect with students from over 50 countries, discover your passion, or find your way to change the world. Whatever path you choose, you’ll have a learning experience that makes a true and lasting impact.

Note: Students do not apply for a specific class or course of study.

How It Works

• Apply to attend our 8-week program.
• Receive and accept your admission.
• Register for courses when enrollment opens in April.
• Attend as a Residential or Commuter student.

Why Stanford Summer Session?

Learn

Engage in dynamic classroom experience with world-class faculty and an impressive group of peers. Add Stanford to your university experience with courses in a variety of areas that get students actively engaged in the application of theory to real-world experiences.

Innovate

Stanford’s position at the hub of American technology and innovation is part of every student’s experience on campus. The spirit of Silicon Valley drives our summer programming, with special opportunities and courses focused on entrepreneurship and building the future.

Explore

Enjoy extracurricular activities and quintessentially Stanford events—from fountain hopping, to talks from world-class faculty—inviting you to experience the variety of opportunities available on campus and in the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area of California.