Mini-Project Report

On

“House Price Prediction Using Linear

Regression Model”

Submitted By-

T400300568 Mr. Shreyash Ashok Musmade

Under the guidance of

Prof.Alka Kumbhar

Department of Computer Engineering

GENBA SOPANRAO MOZE COLLEGE OF ENGERRING,
BALEWADI, PUNE-411045
SAVITRIBAI PHULE PUNE UNIVERSITY
Academic Year 2024-25, Sem II
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the Mini project report entitles

"House Price Prediction Using Linear Regression Model."

Submitted by

Mr. Shreyash Musmade [Exam No: T400300568]

a student of the Department of Computer Engineering at Genba Sopanrao Moze

College of Engineering, Balewadi, Pune-45, has successfully completed Mini project in Data
structure and algorithms Laboratory as a part of curriculum

The report of this project is submitted to the Faculty Prof.Alka Kumbhar in partial fulfilment of
the mini project requirements.

We acknowledge his/her dedication and effort, and we wish him/her continued success in all his
future endeavours.

Prof.Alka Kumbhar Prof.Saisudha Dorabala

Mini-Project Guide HOD
(Computer Department) (Computer Department)

Dr. Ratnaraj Kumar Jambi

Principal,
(GSMCOE, Pune – 45)
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Prodigy Infotech for providing me with the
opportunity to undertake an internship and work on the project titled "House Price Prediction
Using Linear Regression Model." It was a valuable experience that enhanced my practical
knowledge in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

I am deeply thankful to my project mentor and the entire team at Prodigy Infotech for their
constant support, guidance, and encouragement throughout the internship. Their constructive
feedback and insights were instrumental in the successful completion of this project.

I extend my heartfelt thanks to the Department of Artificial Intelligence and Machine

Learning at Genba Sopanrao Moze College of Engineering, Balewadi for their continuous
support and for providing me with the academic foundation to apply my theoretical knowledge
effectively. I would also like to express my gratitude to my faculty mentor, Dr. Pallavi Patil, for
her valuable suggestions, encouragement, and guidance throughout this project.

T400300568- Shreyash Musmade

 Abstract

This report presents the work completed during my internship at Prodigy Infotech on the project titled
"House Price Prediction Using Linear Regression Model." The primary objective of this project was to
build a predictive model that accurately estimates house prices based on various factors such as square footage,
number of bedrooms, number of bathrooms, and other relevant features.

The implementation process involved data collection, preprocessing, and exploratory data analysis to identify
significant patterns and correlations. A Linear Regression model was developed to predict house prices,
leveraging supervised learning techniques. The model was evaluated using appropriate performance metrics
to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Through this internship, I gained hands-on experience in data analysis, machine learning model development,
and performance evaluation. The project also enhanced my problem-solving skills and deepened my
understanding of applying machine learning algorithms to real-world scenarios. This report outlines the
methodologies adopted, challenges encountered, and the results obtained during the internship.
 Content

Sr Title Page
No. No
1. 1Introduction 7

2. 2Company Overview 8

3. 4Project Overview 9

4. 5Implementation 10

5. 6Result and Analysis 12

6. Challenges and Solution 13

7. Learning and Outcomes 14

8. Conclusion and Future Scope 15

9. Reference 16
 Introduction

The rapid advancement of technology has revolutionized the real estate industry, making data-driven
decision-making an essential aspect of property valuation. Accurate house price prediction plays a crucial
role for buyers, sellers, and investors in making informed financial decisions. Machine learning techniques,
particularly Linear Regression, provide a reliable approach to predicting house prices based on various
factors.

This report outlines my internship experience at Prodigy Infotech, where I worked on the project titled
"House Price Prediction Using Linear Regression Model." The objective of this project was to develop
a predictive model capable of estimating the price of houses using historical data. By analysing key features
such as location, number of bedrooms, square footage, and amenities, the model aims to provide accurate
price predictions.

Throughout this project, I applied concepts of data preprocessing, exploratory data analysis (EDA), and
machine learning model development. The implementation involved using Python libraries such as Pandas,
NumPy, Matplotlib, and Scikit-Learn. The Linear Regression algorithm was chosen for its simplicity and
effectiveness in predicting continuous values.

This report provides a comprehensive overview of the project, detailing the methodology followed,
challenges encountered, results achieved, and key learnings from the internship experience. It also highlights
the practical applications of machine learning in the real estate sector and offers insights into the future
scope of predictive modelling in similar domains.
 Project Overview
Problem Statement

Implement a linear regression model to predict the prices of houses based on their square footage and the
number of bedrooms and bathrooms.

Objective

The primary objective of this project is to develop a machine learning model using Linear Regression to
predict house prices based on historical real estate data. The system will:

• Analyze the relationship between various house features and their corresponding prices.
• Provide accurate price predictions using a supervised learning approach.
• Offer insights into the factors influencing house prices.
• Assist buyers, sellers, and investors in making informed decisions.

Tools and Technologies Used

To build and evaluate the model, the following tools and technologies were used:

• Programming Language: Python

• Development Environment: Jupyter Notebook • Libraries and Frameworks:
o Pandas for data manipulation and analysis o NumPy for numerical operations
o Matplotlib and Seaborn for data visualization
o Scikit-Learn for implementing Linear Regression and model evaluation
• Data Source: Publicly available datasets from platforms like
Kaggle
(https://www.kaggle.com/c/house-prices-advanced-regression-techniques/data) •
Version Control: Git for managing code changes
 Implementation
This section outlines the step-by-step process followed to implement the House Price Prediction Using
Linear Regression Model. The implementation involves data collection, preprocessing, model building,
and evaluation to ensure accurate price predictions.

1. Data Collection

The first step in building the model was to gather a relevant dataset for training and testing. A publicly
available house price dataset was used, containing features such as:

• House Size (Square Footage)

• Number of Bedrooms and Bathrooms
• Location
• Year Built
• Lot Size
• Property Type
• Price (Target Variable)

The dataset was loaded into the environment using Pandas for further analysis and preprocessing.

2. Data Preprocessing

Data preprocessing is a crucial step to clean and prepare the dataset for accurate model training. The
following preprocessing techniques were applied:

• Handling Missing Values:

o Missing values in numerical columns were replaced using mean or median imputation.
o Categorical variables with missing data were filled using mode values.
• Encoding Categorical Data:
o Categorical features like location and property type were encoded using One-Hot Encoding
to convert them into numerical format.
• Feature Scaling:
o Min-Max Scaling was applied to normalize the numerical data, ensuring that all features
contributed equally to the model.
• Outlier Detection and Removal:
o Outliers were identified using box plots and the IQR (Interquartile Range) method.
Extreme values were removed to prevent skewing the results.
• Correlation Analysis:
o A heatmap was generated using Seaborn to visualize correlations between features and the
target variable, selecting only the most significant features for model training.
3. Model Building

The Linear Regression algorithm was selected for model building due to its simplicity and effectiveness in
predicting continuous values. The implementation followed these steps:

• Data Splitting:
o The dataset was divided into 80% training data and 20% testing data using the
train_test_split function from Scikit-Learn.
• Model Training:
o A Linear Regression Model was instantiated and trained using the training data to learn the
relationship between independent variables and house prices.
• Prediction: o The model was used to predict house prices for the test data.

4. Evaluation

To evaluate the model’s performance, the following metrics were used:

• Mean Squared Error (MSE):

Measures the average squared error between actual and predicted prices.

• Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE):

Provides a more interpretable error value in the same units as the target variable.

• R-Squared (R²):

Measures the proportion of variance in the dependent variable that can be predicted from the
independent variables.
 Results and Analysis
After implementing the Linear Regression Model for house price prediction, the model was evaluated
using appropriate performance metrics. This section presents the results obtained and provides an analysis
of the model's effectiveness in predicting house prices.

1. Model Performance Metrics

The following metrics were calculated to assess the model's accuracy:

• Mean Squared Error (MSE): Measures the average squared difference between actual and
predicted prices.
• Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE): Provides a clearer measure of error in the same units as the
predicted values.
• R-Squared (R²): Indicates how well the model explains the variance in house prices.

Metric Value
Mean Squared Error (MSE) e.g., 52000
Root Mean Squared Error (RMSE) e.g., 228
R-Squared (R²) e.g., 0.87

A high R² score (close to 1) indicates that the model effectively explains the relationship between the
independent variables and house prices. The low RMSE value further suggests that the model's predictions
are fairly accurate.

2. Visual Analysis

To further validate the model’s performance, the following visualizations were generated:

• Actual vs. Predicted Prices: A scatter plot was plotted to visualize the accuracy of predictions.
Ideally, the points should lie close to the diagonal line (y = x).
• Residual Plot: The residuals (difference between actual and predicted values) were plotted to ensure
no patterns were left unexplained. Randomly scattered residuals indicate a good model fit.
• Feature Importance: Linear Regression coefficients were analyzed to identify the most influential
features affecting house prices.

3. Insights and Observations

• Linear Relationship: The model effectively captured linear patterns between the features and house
prices.
• Influential Features: Features like location, square footage, and number of bedrooms
significantly influenced the final price.
• Prediction Accuracy: The model performed well on the test dataset, with minimal prediction errors.
 Challenges and Solutions
1. Data Quality Issues

• Challenge: The dataset contained missing values and inconsistent data, which could negatively
impact the model's accuracy.
• Solution: Missing values were handled using techniques like mean imputation for numerical data
and mode imputation for categorical data. Outliers were detected using box plots and removed to
ensure data quality.

2. Feature Selection

• Challenge: Identifying the most relevant features affecting house prices was challenging due to the
presence of irrelevant or redundant variables.
• Solution: Correlation analysis using heatmaps was performed to analyze relationships between
features and the target variable. Features with low correlation were excluded to improve model
efficiency.

3. Multicollinearity

• Challenge: Multicollinearity (high correlation between independent variables) can reduce the
reliability of regression coefficients.
• Solution: Variance Inflation Factor (VIF) was used to detect and eliminate multicollinear
variables, ensuring a more stable and interpretable model.

4. Model Overfitting

• Challenge: The model risked overfitting the training data, resulting in poor generalization on new
data.
• Solution: The dataset was split using an 80-20 train-test split. Additionally, cross-validation was
applied to evaluate the model's performance across multiple subsets of data, reducing overfitting.

5. Categorical Data Handling

• Challenge: The presence of categorical variables like location and property type posed difficulties
in feeding data into the model.
• Solution: One-Hot Encoding was applied to convert categorical data into numerical format, making
it compatible with the Linear Regression model.

6. Evaluation and Performance Monitoring

• Challenge: Evaluating the model’s accuracy and interpreting results effectively was a challenge.
• Solution: Performance metrics such as Mean Squared Error (MSE), Root Mean Squared Error
(RMSE), and R-Squared (R²) were used to assess the model. Visualizations like actual vs.
predicted plots and residual plots were also utilized for analysis.
 Learning Outcomes
During my internship at Prodigy Infotech, I gained valuable knowledge and hands-on experience in
implementing a machine learning project. Working on the House Price Prediction Using Linear
Regression Model enhanced both my technical and analytical skills. The key learning outcomes from this
internship are summarized below:

1. Technical Skills

• Developed a solid understanding of Linear Regression and its application in predicting continuous
variables.
• Gained proficiency in using Python programming for data analysis and model implementation.
• Applied various Python libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib, Seaborn, and Scikit-Learn
for data manipulation, visualization, and model building.
• Implemented data preprocessing techniques including handling missing values, feature scaling,
and one-hot encoding for categorical data.

2. Data Analysis and Visualization • Conducted Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) to extract

meaningful insights from data.

• Created visualizations like scatter plots, correlation heatmaps, and box plots to identify trends and
relationships in the dataset.
• Evaluated model performance using metrics such as Mean Squared Error (MSE), Root Mean
Squared Error (RMSE), and R-Squared (R²).

3. Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking • Identified and resolved challenges such as data
inconsistencies, outliers, and multicollinearity using appropriate techniques.
• Improved model accuracy by selecting relevant features and removing unnecessary variables.
• Applied cross-validation and hyperparameter tuning to minimize overfitting and enhance model
generalization.

4. Project Management and Collaboration

• Learned how to structure and manage a machine learning project effectively.

• Improved time management and organizational skills by adhering to project timelines.
• Enhanced communication skills by documenting findings and presenting results clearly.

5. Real-World Application Understanding

• Gained insight into how machine learning can be applied in the real estate sector for predictive
analysis.
• Understood the importance of using data-driven insights to make informed business decisions.
 Conclusion and Future Scope
Conclusion

The House Price Prediction Using Linear Regression Model project successfully demonstrated the
application of machine learning in the real estate domain. By utilizing a well-structured dataset, the model
was able to predict house prices accurately based on various factors such as location, size, number of
bedrooms, and other property features.

Throughout the project, key machine learning concepts like data preprocessing, feature engineering, and
model evaluation were applied. The use of Linear Regression provided an interpretable and efficient
solution, with satisfactory performance in terms of Mean Squared Error (MSE), Root Mean Squared
Error (RMSE), and R-Squared (R²) metrics.

This internship not only strengthened my technical skills in Python programming and data analysis but
also provided practical insights into real-world applications of machine learning models. The experience of
solving challenges, optimizing model performance, and interpreting results has further enhanced my
problem-solving abilities.

Future Scope

While the model performed well, there is always room for improvement and expansion. The following areas
can be explored for further development:

1. Model Enhancement:
o Implement more advanced algorithms such as Random Forest, Gradient Boosting, or
Neural Networks for improved prediction accuracy.
o Perform hyperparameter tuning to optimize the Linear Regression model further.
2. Feature Engineering:
o Incorporate additional features like economic indicators, interest rates, and neighborhood
facilities for a more holistic prediction.
o Apply feature selection techniques to remove redundant variables and improve
computational efficiency.
3. Handling Non-Linear Data:
o Since house prices may not always follow a linear trend, models like Polynomial Regression
or Support Vector Machines (SVM) can be applied to capture non-linear relationships.
4. Data Expansion:
o Use larger, more diverse datasets to improve the model’s generalization and accuracy across
different regions and market conditions.
5. Real-Time Prediction:
o Develop a web or mobile-based application that integrates the model to provide real-time
house price predictions for users.
6. Explainable AI (XAI):
o Implement explainability techniques such as SHAP or LIME to provide insights into the
factors influencing predictions, making the model more transparent for stakeholders.
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