From Regression Analysis to Neural Networks: Same Data, Different Methods
VIRTUAL PREDICTIVE BUSINESS ANALYTICS, FORECASTING & PLANNING CONFERENCE
From Regression Analysis to Neural Networks: Same Data, Different Methods

You will learn:

  • How to get started with Machine Learning for improved forecast accuracy and business insight.
  • How to progress from linear regression to neural networks if you’ve been wanting to try Machine Learning.
  • The core concepts underpinning Machine Learning, exactly how it works, and the terminology used.
  • How neural networks function and how they relate to models you’re already familiar with.
  • To de-mystify Machine Learning outputs and understand their meaning and apply them for improved business performance.
author
Sara Brumbaugh
Managing Principal
Ceres Analytics

Sara Brumbaugh is Managing Principal of Ceres Analytics, a consultancy specializing in applied mathematics, statistics, and machine learning. With over 20 years of involvement with IBF, she is the recipient of IBF’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Sara’s career spans business forecasting in utilities, data mining in finance, genetic research collaboration at Harvard Medical School, and development of patent-pending fraud detection algorithms. She holds master’s degrees from Harvard University and Florida State University.