Summary

Class 4 – Machine Learning

Machine learning is achieved by using advanced algorithms that can modify its
parameters and improve over time with more exposure to data.

Machine Learning Algorithms can:

1. Classify new data into existing categories

2. Perform regression and predict future data
3. Cluster your observed data into subsets
4. Improve at a given task by interacting with the environment

Examples of Machine Learning Algorithms: Linear Regression, K-Nearest

Neighbours, Decision Trees, etc.

Types of Machine Learning:

1. Supervised Learning: It is a method in which we teach the machines using

labelled data.
2. Unsupervised Learning: In this method the machine is trained with unlabelled
data without any guidance.
3. Reinforcement Learning: In this method an agent is created with a desired
goal for it to achieve in an environment. The agent interacts with the
environment using actions and positive rewards are given to the agent if these
actions bring the agent closer to its goals.

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Classification: The output variable is categorial or discrete. E.g., Student’s grades in
a report card.

Regression: The output variable is continuous. E.g., Student’s marks in a test.

Project: Salary Prediction

Watch the project video and create a machine learning model for HR department
that will help them decide the salary for future candidates.

Linear Regression: fits a linear model with coefficients w = (w1, …, wp) to minimize
the residual sum of squares between the observed targets in the dataset, and the
targets predicted by the linear approximation.

Implementation: