Build a Predictive Model from Data

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Problem

You are given a dataset from a production business process and asked to build a predictive model from it. The data has already been collected, but the modeling objective, feature quality, and validation plan still need to be defined.

Question

Given a dataset, how would you approach building a predictive model?

What to think about

Define the target and prediction horizon before choosing a model.
Check for leakage, missingness, and class imbalance.
Choose a validation scheme that matches how the model will be used.
Set a baseline before moving to more complex models.