PH526x-Harvard-Python-Research

Homework for the Harvard Python for Research course (PH526x available here: https://online-learning.harvard.edu/course/using-python-research)

Week 1: basics of python3

Homework stored under 'Homework1' focus on the basics of Python

Week 2: Python librairies and concepts used in research

Homework is stored under 'Homework2'.

The second assignment reports on the evaluation of different strategies in the game 'Tic-Tac-Toe'.

Week 3: Case studies part 1

The emphasis is on few key points:

• Learn how to translate DNA,
• Learn how to process texts,
• Learn how to classify items using the k-nearest neighbors method.

Week 4: Case studies part 2

Key points:

• Learn how to classify whisky,
• Learn how to use GPS data to track the migration patterns of birds,
• Learn how to analyze social networks.

Week 5: Statistical Learning

Key points:

• Learn the basics of linear and logistic regression,
• Learn how to use scikit-learn to fit linear and logistic regression models,
• Learn the basics of random forest methods for regression and classification,
• Learn how to use scikit-learn to fit a random forest model,
• Apply the techniques learned to analyze a dataset of movies.

Final grade: 91%