Introductory Videos
SALFORD PREDICTIVE MODELER
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Introduction to Tree-Based Machine Learning
Section 1: Regression (quantitative target)
Learn the basics of Minitab's data mining software.
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Introduction to CART Decision Trees for Regression ›
25:40
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How to Write a Decision Tree (CART®) as an Equation ›
11:26
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How are Variable Interactions Modeled in Decision Trees (CART®)? ›
8:45
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Introduction to Random Forests for Regression ›
14:59
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Introduction to Stochastic Gradient Boosting for Regression ›
Recommendation: Before watching this video, watch "Introduction to CART® decision Trees for Regression"
39:49
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Introduction to MARS Nonlinear Regression Splines ›
Recommendation: Before watching this video, watch "Introduction to CART® decision Trees for Regression
1:21:50
Introduction to Tree-Based Machine Learning
Section 2: Classification (categorical target)
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Introduction to CART Decision Trees for Classification ›
32:24
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Introduction to Random Forests for Classification ›
Recommendation: Before watching this video, watch “Introduction to CART Decision Trees for Classification
20:57
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Introduction to Stochastic Gradient Boosting for Classification ›
Recommendation: Before watching this video, watch “Introduction to CART Decision Trees for Classification”
37:07
Additional Introductory Videos
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Introduction to Data Mining ›
1:02:22
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Introduction to Gradient Boosting (TreeNet®) ›
11:26
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Introduction to Non-linear Regression (MARS®) ›
53:43
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Introduction to Random Forests® ›
9:41
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Introduction to CART® Decision Trees ›
1:00:06
WHAT WE DO
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Salford Predictive Modeler® 8
Minitab’s Integrated Suite of Machine Learning Software
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CART®
SPM’s CART® modeling engine is the ultimate classification tree that has revolutionized the field of advanced analytics, and inaugurated the current era of data science.
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Random Forests®
Random Forests® is a modeling engine that leverages the power of multiple alternative analyses, randomization strategies, and ensemble learning.
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MARS®
The MARS® modeling engine is ideal for users who prefer results in a form similar to traditional regression while capturing essential nonlinearities and interactions.
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TreeNet®
TreeNet® Gradient Boosting is SPM’s most flexible and powerful data mining tool, capable of consistently generating extremely accurate models.
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Pricing
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University Program
Our University Program provides the SPM®, CART®, MARS®, TreeNet® , and Random Forests® modeling engines at significantly-reduced licensing fees to the educational community.
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Automation
70+ pre-packaged scenarios, basically experiments, inspired by how leading model analysts structure their work.