10 Machine Learning Methods

Machine learning is a hot topic in research and industry, with new methodologie
The speed and complexity of the field makes keeping up with new techniques dif
and potentially overwhelming for beginners.

To demystify machine learning and to offer a learning path for those who are ne
look at ten different methods, including simple descriptions, visualizations, and

A machine learning algorithm, also called model, is a mathematical expression t

context of a ­problem, often a business problem. The aim is to go from data to ins
online retailer wants to anticipate sales for the next quarter, they might use a ma
that predicts those sales based on past sales and other relevant data. Similarly, a
might visually monitor important equipment and feed the video data through al
dangerous cracks.

The ten methods described offer an overview — and a foundation you can build o
machine learning knowledge and skill: