Statistics and Machine Learning

This course teaches the fundamental methods in statistics and machine learning with a special focus on their application in language and speech technology. This course is designed to provide you with the tools and methods required to understand and apply data analysis and artificial intelligence in the processing of language data.
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During this course you will learn fundamentals in statistics and machine learning, and gain practical knowledge and the possibility to use methods in language and speech technology. Applying statistical methods in software is an important part of the course. You will learn more about the following:

  • Descriptive Statistics – learn how to describe and analyze data using measures of central tendency and variability.
  • Statistical Modeling and Regression – explore how statistical models can be used to predict and explain phenomena within linguistics.
  • Inferential Statistics – understand how to draw conclusions about populations from samples, an important component in research and analysis within language data.
  • Fundamentals of Machine Learning – learn the basic concepts and classic algorithms of machine learning, and discover how these techniques can be used in language and speech technology.

A significant part of the course is devoted to practical application, where you'll have the chance to use statistical methods through various tools. This not only provides you with theoretical knowledge but also practical skills that are directly applicable in the field of language and speech technology.

Statistics and Machine Learning is a course in our
Master's programme in AI and Language.



Teaching Format

Instruction is given in the form of lectures and laboratory sessions.


Assessment

This course is examined on the basis of written assignments and a written examination.

Examiner

Marcin Włodarczak (examiner and coordinating teacher)

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.
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If you have questions about the Master's programme in AI and Language, contact us at master-ai@ling.su.se.

Department of Linguistics

Student Office

exp@ling.su.se
08162346

Visiting hoursTuesdays 9–10,
Wednesdays 13–15,
Thursdays 13–16

Phone hoursTuesdays 9–10,
Wednesdays 13–15,
Thursdays 9–11 and 13–16

Irregular office hoursWe are closed for the summer from 25 June to 14 August. You can still reach us during the summer on our email exp@ling.su.se.