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Difference Between Supervised and Unsupervised Learning Upsc Notes 21

The document discusses the differences between supervised and unsupervised learning. Supervised learning uses labeled training data to predict outputs, while unsupervised learning uses unlabeled data to discover hidden patterns. Some key differences are that supervised learning has external supervision to monitor accuracy and improve over time, while unsupervised learning derives structure from input relationships without supervision. Both approaches have pros and cons depending on the problem and data available.

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Difference Between Supervised and Unsupervised Learning Upsc Notes 21

The document discusses the differences between supervised and unsupervised learning. Supervised learning uses labeled training data to predict outputs, while unsupervised learning uses unlabeled data to discover hidden patterns. Some key differences are that supervised learning has external supervision to monitor accuracy and improve over time, while unsupervised learning derives structure from input relationships without supervision. Both approaches have pros and cons depending on the problem and data available.

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Difference Between Supervised

and Unsupervised Learning


The two machine learning strategies are supervised learning and unsupervised
learning. However, each technique has a different application and uses a
different dataset. There are several difference between supervised and
unsupervised learning. Some of these differences are listed below.

Supervised VS Unsupervised Learning

Difference Between Supervised and Unsupervised Learning

Supervised Learning Unsupervised Learning

We teach the machine using the In unsupervised learning, we teach the


labelled data in supervised machine using unlabelled data.
learning.
In supervised learning, there is In unsupervised learning, there is no
external supervision. external supervision.

Supervised learning aims to Unsupervised learning aims to discover


predict the output. the unknown pattern and discover output.

Supervised learning uses a Unsupervised learning uses an input


training dataset. dataset.
Supervised learning is used for Unsupervised learning is used for
prediction. analysis.
The algorithm learns from the The algorithm derives the structure from
association between the input and the input by looking at the relation
output. between the input.

Supervised learning can use Unsupervised learning uses the real-time


offline analysis. analysis of data.

Supervised and Unsupervised Learning


The model must be trained through supervision in supervised learning. In
unsupervised learning, the model can be trained without any supervision. Both
supervised and unsupervised learning methods have pros and cons. The
differences between supervised and unsupervised learning are provided below.

What is Supervised Learning?

Supervised learning is the approach of machine learning. Supervised learning is


defined as it uses labelled datasets, and these datasets are made to
“supervise” or train the algorithms to predict the output.

The use of labelled datasets distinguishes the machine learning strategy known
as supervised learning. These datasets are intended to "supervise" or "train"
algorithms to correctly classify data or forecast outcomes. Labelled inputs and
outputs allow the model to monitor its precision and improve over time.

There are two primary types of supervised learning methods:


• Classification: Classification issues, such as distinguishing apples from
oranges, employ an algorithm to accurately assign test data into specific
categories.
• Regression: Another supervised learning method is regression, which
employs an algorithm to deduce the relationship between dependent and
independent variables.

What is Unsupervised Learning?

Unsupervised learning is another approach to machine learning. Unsupervised


learning is used to cluster and analyze unlabeled datasets. These algorithms
implement hidden patterns in the data without the need for human intervention.

Machine learning algorithms are used in unsupervised learning to examine and


group unlabeled data sets. These algorithms are referred to as "unsupervised"
since they identify hidden patterns in data without the assistance of a person.

There are three types of unsupervised learning methods:


• Clustering: A data mining technique for sorting unlabelled data into
groups based on similarities and differences.
• Association: Another unsupervised learning method is an association,
which employs several rules to discover associations between variables in
a dataset.
• Dimensionality Reduction: When the number of features (or
dimensions) in a dataset is too great, dimensionality reduction is a
learning technique that is applied.
Why should you go for Supervised Learning?
The primary goal is to estimate the mapping function (described above) well
enough that the related output variable can be predicted when new input data (x)
is introduced. Because learning (from the training dataset) can be thought of as
an instructor or a teacher directing the whole learning process, it is called
supervised learning. As a result, the "learning algorithm" generates predictions
on the training data iteratively and is corrected by the "teacher." Learning ends
when the algorithm achieves an acceptable level of performance (or the desired
accuracy).

Why should you go for Unsupervised Learning?

Unsupervised learning's primary goal is to model the data's distribution to learn


more about it. It is so named because there is no proper answer and no such
instructor or teacher (unlike supervised learning). Algorithms are left on their
own to discover and present the data's intriguing structure.

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