Use xgboost and effect encodings to model tornadoes

This week’s #TidyTuesday is about tornadoes in the US, and it provides a great opportunity to think about how we formulate a modeling approach in challenging circumstances. In this screencast, learn how to use xgboost with racing and effect encodings to predict the magnitude of tornadoes. Check out the code on my blog: https://juliasilge.com/blog/tornadoes