Urban Science and Python Libraries Workshop
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Workshops for learning Python libraries are held on Thursdays.

True (A)

The Jupyter notebook is not mentioned as a tool for the workshops.

False (B)

Urban Science focuses solely on the organization of rural areas.

False (B)

Songyuan Li is one of the instructors listed for the workshops.

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The workshops include sessions at different locations but only on one specific day.

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Urban Science relies solely on computational models without any theoretical support.

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Mechanistic models provide a more detailed understanding of complex urban phenomena than black-box models.

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The motivation behind developing models in Urban Science is to questions about urgent urban issues.

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Evaluation of potential trade-offs is irrelevant to policy making in Urban Science.

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The coursework component in Urban Science includes a data analysis report that accounts for 40% of the evaluation.

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Cities often experience challenges related to crime.

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Robbery is more common than burglary in urban settings.

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Insights into theft can lead to improved public safety measures.

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The cumulative share of theft occurrences is 0.8.

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The exam format is solely based on written essays.

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A rigorous analysis is necessary for addressing criminal issues in cities.

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Policy-makers do not benefit from insights into crime data.

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Chicago, IL is mentioned as a relevant location for studying crime.

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The May exam period has no correlation with crime analysis.

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Multiple choice exams contribute to a comprehensive assessment of knowledge.

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Structured data conforms to a predefined data model and is organized in a tabular format.

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Unstructured data can be efficiently stored in a traditional relational database without any sorting.

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Google uses structured data to match website content to relevant search queries.

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Approximately 50% of data generated by organizations is unstructured.

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Unstructured data is typically rich in content but difficult to use without prior organization.

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SQL databases are primarily designed to handle unstructured data.

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Data elements in structured data are easily addressable for analysis.

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The statement 'SELECT ????FROM ?????' is a valid SQL query for retrieving structured data.

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Semi-structured data adheres fully to a data model.

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Structured data is typically based on relational database tables.

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Unstructured data contains tags and hierarchies that provide structure.

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Flexibility is a characteristic of structured data.

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Transaction management techniques are matured in structured data.

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Semi-structured data is less flexible than unstructured data.

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Versioning in unstructured data is conducted over individual tuples or rows.

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Semi-structured data is based on XML or RDF technologies.

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Linear regression is a type of unsupervised learning.

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Support Vector Machines are used for classification tasks.

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PCA stands for Principal Component Analysis.

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K-Nearest Neighbors operates on the principle of clustering data points.

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Gaussian Mixture Model is a technique used in clustering validation.

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Logistic regression can be used for binary classification tasks.

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Convolution Neural Networks are generally used for image processing tasks.

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TF-IDF is a technique used exclusively for clustering.

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Hierarchical clustering shares similarities with KMeans clustering.

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Natural language processing does not include topic modeling.

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Dimensionality reduction techniques aim to increase the number of features in a dataset.

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Evaluating classifier performance is essential for model validation.

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DBSCAN stands for Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise.

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Feature selection is a step included in dimensionality reduction.

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Flashcards

Urban Science

A field of study that aims to understand how cities function and evolve over time, using data and computational tools.

Learning from Data

A method where data is used to extract knowledge and insights. This can involve using statistical methods, machine learning algorithms, and visual representations.

Python Libraries (for data science)

A set of Python libraries used for data analysis, visualization, and machine learning. They help us manipulate data, create graphs, and build models.

Jupyter Notebook

A type of notebook that allows you to combine code, text, and visualizations in one interactive environment. Perfect for exploring and analyzing data.

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Disentangling Processes Governing Urban Organization

The process of examining how factors like population growth, transportation systems, and social interaction shape urban environments.

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Supervised Learning

A type of machine learning where the algorithm learns from labeled data to make predictions on new, unseen data.

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Linear Regression

A machine learning technique used for predicting continuous values, such as house prices or stock prices.

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Polynomial Regression

A machine learning technique that uses a non-linear function to model the relationship between variables.

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Logistic Regression

A type of supervised learning used for predicting categorical outcomes, such as whether a customer will click on an ad or not.

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Measures of Error

A measure of how well a machine learning model performs on a given dataset. It quantifies the error between the predicted values and the actual values.

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Model Complexity

The complexity of a machine learning model, which represents the number of parameters used in the model.

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Model Selection

The process of selecting the best machine learning model for a given task, taking into account factors like accuracy, complexity, and interpretability.

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Multilayer Perceptron (MLP)

A type of artificial neural network that is widely used in machine learning, especially for classification tasks.

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Convolutional Neural Network (CNN)

A specialized neural network designed for image classification and object detection.

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K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN)

A supervised learning technique that classifies data based on the similarity to its nearest neighbors.

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Support Vector Machines (SVM)

A supervised learning technique that finds the optimal hyperplane that separates different classes of data.

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Linear Discriminant Analysis (LDA)

A supervised learning technique that projects data onto a lower-dimensional space, allowing for more efficient analysis and visualization.

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Decision Trees

A non-parametric supervised learning technique used for classification and regression tasks. It builds a tree-like model, where each branch represents a decision.

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Unsupervised Learning

A type of machine learning where the algorithm learns from unlabeled data to identify patterns and relationships in the data.

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Dimensionality Reduction

A technique for reducing the number of dimensions in a dataset, making the data easier to understand and analyze.

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Computational Urban Models

Using computer models and math to understand how cities work. It combines different fields like social science and computer science.

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Mechanistic Models

Models that explain how things work step-by-step, making them easier to understand and adapt.

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Urban Science's Impact

Finding answers to difficult city problems using data and models.

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Emergence of Urban Complexity

Understanding complex city phenomena like crime or how people move.

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Policy Making Support

Using models to help make decisions about cities, considering the good and the bad.

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Unstructured Data

Data that does not follow a predefined structure or format. It is often text-based (like emails, social media posts) or images.

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Structured Data

Data that has a clear, defined structure, like rows and columns in a table or fields in a database. It's easy to analyze because it has a specific organization.

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Semi-structured Data

Data that has some structure but not as rigid as structured data. It uses tags, hierarchies, or markers to organize information. Think of XML or JSON formats.

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Data Structuring

The process of transforming unstructured or semi-structured data into a more organized and analyzable format.

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Data-driven questions

Questions that can be answered by examining data, whether it's structured, semi-structured, or unstructured.

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Data Tagging

A method for organizing data, using tags or markers to create a hierarchy, which helps in analyzing and understanding complex information.

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Data variety

Data exists in various forms, categorized as structured, semi-structured, or unstructured. This diversity impacts how it's processed and analyzed.

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Data characteristics

Analyzing data involves understanding its features. This includes its type (structured, unstructured), size, source, and quality.

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Contextualized data

Information that can be readily interpreted and analyzed, allowing for clear insights. It helps make sense of data.

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Searchable structured data

Structured data is organized and searchable, enabling search engines to match content with relevant queries.

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Unstructured data volume

The majority of data generated by organizations is unstructured, requiring processing and sorting before use.

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Unlocking data potential

A key challenge with data is recognizing its potential beyond its initial format. It may hold valuable information but need processing to unlock it.

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Study Notes

Learning from Data Lecture 1

  • The lecture is about learning from data, given by Dr Marcos Oliveira at the University of Exeter.
  • The module overview includes module overview and data characteristics.

Module Overview

  • The module content covers supervised learning, unsupervised learning, and natural language processing.

Data Characteristics

  • Data characteristics include structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.
  • Structured data adheres to a data model, using a tabular format with relationships between rows and columns.
  • Examples of structured data include tables in SQL databases.
  • Structured data is easily contextualized and understood.
  • Search engines often use structured data to match website content with user queries.
  • Unstructured data is not organized according to a predefined model or schema.
  • Unstructured data cannot be stored in a relational database.
  • Unstructured data is usually 80-90% of data, and can include content such as text, images, and audio.
  • Semi-structured data does not perfectly adhere to a data model but contains some level of structure, like tags, hierarchies, and other markers that give data structure.
  • Examples include emails, and messages.
  • Different types of data utilize different technologies, transaction management, version management, flexibility, and analysis methodologies.

Data Variety

  • Data variety encompasses different forms of data, such as text, images, audio, and video, which are often collected by organizations.
  • A key aspect of big data is variation in its different forms, as well as volume.
  • Also, data volume, velocity, and veracity are crucial attributes of big data.

Data Scientists

  • Data scientists spend substantial time on data collection, organization, and the construction of training sets.
  • Data preparation and refining algorithms are also important tasks for data scientists.
  • Data scientists also spend time on mining data for patterns.
  • The lecture also identifies areas that data scientists find less enjoyable.

Workshops

  • The module includes workshops based on Python libraries such as matplotlib, pandas, scikit-learn, and Keras, with Jupyter notebooks.
  • Specific workshop times and locations are also provided.

Assessment

  • Assessment includes coursework (40%), a multiple-choice exam (60%).
  • Coursework involves a data analysis report and the deadline for the coursework is December 3, 2024.
  • The exam will be conducted during the exam period and is an in-person closed-book online exam.

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This quiz explores the integration of Python libraries in urban science workshops, focusing on the analytical tools used in urban modeling. It highlights key aspects of urban issues, including crime trends and the evaluation process in the curriculum. Participants will gain insights into mechanistic models and their relevance to urban societal challenges.

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