How to use the book

The book is designed to be used as a self-study guide. Each chapter includes a mix of theoretical concepts and practical examples to help you understand the material. You can read the book from start to finish or jump to specific chapters based on your interests. The book also includes exercises and quizzes to help you test your understanding of the material. You can use the book on its own or in conjunction with other resources to deepen your knowledge of data science.

• Follow along with R code examples for hands-on practice
• Use the {hmsidwR} package for preloaded datasets and custom functions
• Apply machine learning models to predict health outcomes
• Leverage visualizations and spatial analysis to gain deeper insights into disease transmission