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Difference between Supervised and

Unsupervised Learning
Supervised and Unsupervised learning are the two techniques of machine learning. But
both the techniques are used in different scenarios and with different datasets. Below
the explanation of both learning methods along with their difference table is given.

Supervised Machine Learning:


Supervised learning is a machine learning method in which models are trained using
labeled data. In supervised learning, models need to find the mapping function to map
the input variable (X) with the output variable (Y).

Supervised learning needs supervision to train the model, which is similar to as a


student learns things in the presence of a teacher. Supervised learning can be used for
two types of problems: Classification and Regression.

Example: Suppose we have an image of different types of fruits. The task of our
supervised learning model is to identify the fruits and classify them accordingly. So to
identify the image in supervised learning, we will give the input data as well as output
for that, which means we will train the model by the shape, size, color, and taste of each
fruit. Once the training is completed, we will test the model by giving the new set of
fruit. The model will identify the fruit and predict the output using a suitable algorithm.

Unsupervised Machine Learning:


Unsupervised learning is another machine learning method in which patterns inferred
from the unlabeled input data. The goal of unsupervised learning is to find the structure
and patterns from the input data. Unsupervised learning does not need any supervision.
Instead, it finds patterns from the data by its own.

Learn more Unsupervised Machine Learning

Unsupervised learning can be used for two types of


problems: Clustering and Association.

Example: To understand the unsupervised learning, we will use the example given
above. So unlike supervised learning, here we will not provide any supervision to the
model. We will just provide the input dataset to the model and allow the model to find
the patterns from the data. With the help of a suitable algorithm, the model will train
itself and divide the fruits into different groups according to the most similar features
between them.

The main differences between Supervised and Unsupervised learning are given below:

Supervised Learning Unsupervised Learning

Supervised learning algorithms are trained Unsupervised learning algorithms are trained
using labeled data. using unlabeled data.

Supervised learning model takes direct Unsupervised learning model does not take
feedback to check if it is predicting correct any feedback.
output or not.

Supervised learning model predicts the output. Unsupervised learning model finds the
hidden patterns in data.

In supervised learning, input data is provided to In unsupervised learning, only input data is
the model along with the output. provided to the model.

The goal of supervised learning is to train the The goal of unsupervised learning is to find
model so that it can predict the output when it the hidden patterns and useful insights from
is given new data. the unknown dataset.

Supervised learning needs supervision to train Unsupervised learning does not need any
the model. supervision to train the model.

Supervised learning can be categorized Unsupervised Learning can be classified


in Classification and Regression problems. in Clustering and Associations problems.

Supervised learning can be used for those cases Unsupervised learning can be used for those
where we know the input as well as cases where we have only input data and no
corresponding outputs. corresponding output data.

Supervised learning model produces an Unsupervised learning model may give less
accurate result. accurate result as compared to supervised
learning.

Supervised learning is not close to true Artificial Unsupervised learning is more close to the
intelligence as in this, we first train the model true Artificial Intelligence as it learns similarly
for each data, and then only it can predict the as a child learns daily routine things by his
correct output. experiences.

It includes various algorithms such as Linear It includes various algorithms such as


Regression, Logistic Regression, Support Vector Clustering, KNN, and Apriori algorithm.
Machine, Multi-class Classification, Decision
tree, Bayesian Logic, etc.

Note: The supervised and unsupervised learning both are the machine learning methods,
and selection of any of these learning depends on the factors related to the structure and
volume of your dataset and the use cases of the problem.

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