Decision Tree Modeling
DMDT : DMDT42
This course includes discussions of tree-structured predictive models and the methodology for growing, pruning, and assessing decision trees. In addition, this course examines many of the auxiliary uses of trees such as exploratory data analysis, dimension reduction, and missing value imputation.
Learn How To
- build tree-structured models, including classification trees and regression trees
- use the methodology for growing, pruning, and assessing decision trees
- use decision trees for exploratory data analysis, dimension reduction, and missing value imputation.
Who Should Attend
Predictive modelers and data analysts who want to build decision trees using SAS Enterprise Miner software
Prerequisites
Before attending this course, you should
- have an understanding of basic statistical concepts. You can gain this knowledge from the Statistics 1: Introduction to ANOVA, Regression, and Logistic Regression course.
- be familiar with SAS Enterprise Miner software. You can gain this knowledge from the Applied Analytics Using SAS Enterprise Miner course.
SAS Products Covered
SAS Enterprise Miner
Course Outline
Tree-Structured Models
- classification trees
- regression trees
- binary and multiway splits
- splitting criteria
- missing values
- p-value adjustments
- profit and loss considerations
- cross validation
- class probability trees
- data exploration
- dimension reduction
- imputation
- bagging
- boosting
- gradient boosting
- random forests
Live Class Schedule
Duration: 14 hours
Step into our live classes and experience a dynamic learning environment where you can ask questions, share ideas, and connect with your instructor and classmates. With on-demand lab hours, you can explore the material at your own pace. Our globally acclaimed instructors will motivate you to think bigger, so you can take what you've learned and achieve your biggest goals.
This course isn't publicly scheduled, but private training and mentoring may be available. Contact us to explore options.
Private Training
Get training tailored specifically for your team, led by expert SAS instructors. Choose from virtual sessions, or training at your location (or ours). Perfect for teams seeking a customized curriculum and plenty of interaction with a SAS specialist. We'll schedule it at a time that works for you.
Mentoring Services
Take your training to the next level with personalized mentoring. While private training offers structured coursework, mentoring provides hands-on, real-time support from a subject matter expert. As you work with your own data, you'll receive expert guidance to help you uncover insights, unlock the full potential of your data, and make faster progress. Perfect for those looking to apply what they’ve learned and see quicker results.