Experimental Design for Machine Learning

Embark on a detailed exploration of experimental design in ML for plant phenotyping, enhancing precision in data analysis and model performance.

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5 weeks

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1 hour

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Develop innovative strategies for machine learning with experimental design

Embark on a focused exploration into the core methodologies of experimental design tailored for machine learning, particularly within the context of plant phenotyping.

This course is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, providing a comprehensive understanding of how experimental design principles can optimise machine learning outcomes.

Apply experimental design techniques in machine learning

Explore the foundational aspects of experimental design as it applies to machine learning. Understand the critical components of setting up experiments, from hypothesis formation to variable control and data analysis, which are crucial for achieving reliable results.

Investigate various experimental designs used in real-world machine learning scenarios, focusing on their applications in improving model reliability and performance.

Develop strategies for data collection and analysis for plant phenotyping

Delve into the strategies for effective data collection and annotation essential for training robust machine learning models.

Learn how to expand and refine datasets to cover a broad range of variables and conditions that will enhance the predictive power of your models.

Utilise techniques for model selection and performance

Sift through and select appropriate machine learning models and adjust parameters to maximise performance.

Discuss case studies demonstrating the successful application of these techniques in plant phenotyping.

By the end of this course, you’ll have a deep understanding of how experimental design supports machine learning, driving innovation in biosciences.

  • Week 1

    Experimental design

    • Welcome to the course

      An overview of what's in store over the five weeks of the course

    • Data collection and annotation

      What are the things we need to look out for when collecting image data, and how can we add information to our images to help train machine learning algorithms?

    • Summary and review

      Reflecting on what you have learned in Week 1, including a short quiz.

  • Week 2

    Understanding and working with data

    • Organising your datasets

      What do we need to consider in order to keep datasets organised? And how do we split data within datasets?

    • Expanding your dataset

      Tips on how you can expand the number of images in your training dataset, via augmentation, use of synthetic data, or other pre-existing datasets

    • Releasing data

      Why might you want to consider releasing your data?

    • Summary and review

      A review of week 1 of the course, plus a quiz

  • Week 3

    Choosing and using models

    • Software, model selection, and training

      What to consider when choosing computing platforms and models for your machine learning projects, plus a look at training and inference.

    • Improving performance

      What can we do to improve model performance?

    • Summary and Review

      A review of Week 3: Choosing and using models, including a quiz

  • Week 4

    Trusting results

    • Trusting results

      How well can we trust the results of deep learning and machine learning models?

    • Interpreting output

      How should we interpret the ouput from deep learning and machine learning?

    • Improving results

      Can we improve the results of our models?

    • Summary and review

      A summary and review of Week 4 - Trusting results, with a quiz

  • Week 5

    Practical tips and tricks

    • Tips and tricks

      What to consider in terms of computer software and hardware, some tips on good practice when writing papers containing applications of machine learning and deep learning, and some thoughts on interdiscipinary communication.

    • Course summary

      A wrap up of the course, with links to a practical exercise

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