By the end of this course, learners will be able to define core concepts of Linear Regression, construct simple and multiple regression models, apply dummy variable techniques, and evaluate model performance using statistical tests. Participants will also develop the ability to optimize models through backward elimination and validate predictive accuracy on new datasets.

Linear Regression with R: Build & Optimize

Linear Regression with R: Build & Optimize
This course is part of AI Machine Learning with R & Python Projects Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA
Access provided by American University of Bahrain
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
6 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Define regression concepts and build simple/multiple models in R.
Apply dummy variables, statistical tests, and model validation.
Optimize models with backward elimination for predictive accuracy.
Skills you'll gain
- Data Manipulation
- Linear Algebra
- Data Visualization
- Predictive Analytics
- Statistical Modeling
- Statistical Hypothesis Testing
- Predictive Modeling
- Correlation Analysis
- Feature Engineering
- Applied Machine Learning
- Model Evaluation
- Statistical Analysis
- Probability & Statistics
- Data Analysis
- Regression Analysis
- Exploratory Data Analysis
- Supervised Learning
Tools you'll learn
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Assessments
6 assignments
Taught in English
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October 2025
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This course is part of the AI Machine Learning with R & Python Projects Specialization
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