Predicting Titanic Survivors Using Random Forest Machine Learning Algorithm

Abstract

The ship wreck of the RMS Titanic is still remembered as a well-known tragedy that took many lives. Using passenger data to predict who would survive this disaster presents an intriguing challenge for machine learning. This research utilizes the Random Forest algorithm, an effective ensemble learning technique, to examine and forecast survival outcomes based on factors such as age, gender, ticket class, and fare. Through thorough data preprocessing, which includes addressing missing values and creating new features, The model constructed delivers precise survival predictions. Important factors like passenger class and gender emerge as the most influential elements affecting the results. The model achieves a conclusion of over 82%, surpassing conventional machine learning methods like Logistic Regression and Decision Trees. By prioritizing feature significance and ensuring the model's broad applicability, this study not only emphasizes the predictive capabilities of machine learning but also provides insights into the societal and structural dynamics at play during the tragedy. Our results illustrate the effectiveness of Random Forest for binary classification tasks and its potential for wider use in predictive analytics.