Engineering Eco-Friendly Slippers

User Reviews Analysis computational thinking module

Students consider how a computer could be used to analyze qualitative data collected from slipper users. Students explore a simple machine learning algorithm that identifies words frequently used in positive and negative user reviews.

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Labeling Reviews

Label user reviews as positive or negative to create training data.

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Finding Patterns

View which words occur frequently in positive or negative reviews.

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Removing Overlap

Test how well the algorithm is able to categorize user reviews.

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Improving Accuracy

Manipulate parameters and see the impact on the algorithm’s accuracy.

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Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) has created a teacher guide with lessons plans to facilitate the implementation of these live scripts in your classroom. To download free teacher and student materials, visit the YES website.

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