NMAK23006U Interpretable Machine Learning

Volume 2023/2024
Education

MSc Programme in Actuarial Mathematics

MSc Programme in Mathematics-Economics

MSc Programme in Statistics

Content

We will cover various topics on supervised learning (regression, classification) on tabular data. 

  • Introduction of various machine learning methods. Topics may include but are not limited to: additive models, tree based methods, neural networks, multivariate adaptive splines
  • Discussoion on interpretability. Various topics on interpretable machine learning, including Partial Dependence Plots (PDP), Local Interpretable Model-agnostic Explanation (LIME) and SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP) values.

 

Learning Outcome

Knowledge:

  • Regression & Classification with machine learning methods
  • Various machine learning interpretation methods
  • Understand the innerworking and limitations of those methods

 

Skills:

A general ability to use and the select the right machine learning method to solve practical problems


Competences:

  • Use R relating to the course area

Lecture notes 

A class in regression is very useful. It is possible to follow the class without these, but of course it will be more demanding.

Academic qualifications equivalent to a BSc degree is recommended.
4 hours of lectures and 2 hours of exercises per week for 7 weeks.
  • Category
  • Hours
  • Lectures
  • 28
  • Preparation
  • 110
  • Practical exercises
  • 14
  • Project work
  • 42
  • Exam
  • 12
  • Total
  • 206
Collective
Credit
7,5 ECTS
Type of assessment
Oral examination, 30 min under invigilation
Type of assessment details
30min oral examination with 30min preparation time.
Exam registration requirements

Two mandatory assignments must be approved and valid before the student is allowed attending the exam.

Aid
All aids allowed

Aids are allowed during preperation.

Marking scale
7-point grading scale
Censorship form
No external censorship
Internal examiners
Re-exam

Same as ordinary exam.

If the the two mandatory homework assignments were not approved before the ordinary exam they must be resubmitted. They must be handed in three weeks before the re-exam and must be approved before the commencement of the re-exam.

Criteria for exam assesment

The student should convincingly and accurately demonstrate the knowledge, skills and competences described under Intended learning outcome.