2.3.2 - Log Transformation
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Practice Questions
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What is log transformation?
💡 Hint: Think about how we handle skewed data.
Name one type of data that can benefit from log transformation.
💡 Hint: Consider data that has extreme values.
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What is the purpose of log transformation?
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of the data you're handling.
True or False: Log transformation can be applied to negative values.
💡 Hint: Consider the properties of logarithmic functions.
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You have a dataset of house prices that are heavily skewed. Explain how you would apply log transformation and what the expected outcome would be on your regression analysis.
💡 Hint: Think about how you would represent price changes to clients.
You encounter a dataset with many zero and negative values. How would you handle the log transformation in such a scenario?
💡 Hint: Consider what happens to logs of zero and negative numbers.
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