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  • Computational Biology
  • Data Science Education

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  • Overfitting is a critical challenge in developing machine learning models.
  • Machine learning is increasingly essential in computational biology.
  • Existing introductory courses may lack adequate training on overfitting.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a hands-on training module for teaching overfitting in machine learning.
  • To provide an accessible approach suitable for introductory data science and computational biology courses.
  • To integrate practical concepts of overfitting into educational curricula.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a workflow-based design for machine learning pipelines.
  • Employing an experimentation-based teaching methodology.
  • Focusing on conceptual understanding of overfitting rather than complex mathematics.
  • Leveraging the Orange open-source data science toolbox for visualization and machine learning tasks.

Main Results:

  • A detailed data analysis workflow for overfitting training is presented.
  • The proposed approach is suitable for both standalone and embedded course modules.
  • The training is designed to be hands-on and conceptually driven.

Conclusions:

  • Effective training on overfitting is necessary for students and practitioners in computational biology.
  • The proposed hands-on approach using Orange offers an accessible and practical solution for machine learning education.
  • Integrating this training can improve the development of robust machine learning models in the field.