DEPARTMENT OF ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATION ENGINEERING
Sem/Branch: VIII/ EXTC Course: Machine Learning for Signal Processing– Laboratory Course code - DJ19ECEL8014
Name :Raj Mehta Sap – 60002200083 (E1-2)
Experiment No.: 4 Date: 15/02/2024
Aim: BACKPROPAGATION IMPLEMENTATION IN SIMPLE NEURAL NETWORK
To train a simple single node neural network to accurately predict an output based on aset of
input data and to demonstrate the effectiveness of this algorithm in improving the accuracy of
the network's predictions and to gain a deeper understanding of how neural networks learn and
adapt by using Backpropagation.
Tools Required: PYTHON
Theory:
Backpropagation is a widely used algorithm for training neural networks. It is based on the idea
of computing the gradient of the loss function with respect to the weights and biases of the
network, and then adjusting the weights and biases in the direction of the negative gradient to
minimize the loss function. The backpropagation algorithm can be divided into two phases:
forward propagation and backward propagation.
In the forward propagation phase, the input data is fed into the network, and the outputs of each
neuron are computed by applying a series of matrix operations that involve the weights and
biases of the network. The output of the network is compared to the desired output, and the
error between the two is computed using a loss function.
In the backward propagation phase, the error is propagated backwards through the network,
and the gradient of the loss function with respect to the weights and biases is computed using
the chain rule of calculus. The weights and biases are then updated in the direction of the
negative gradient using a learning rate that controls the step size of the update.
The backpropagation algorithm can be implemented using different optimization techniques,
such as stochastic gradient descent, mini-batch gradient descent, or Adam. The choice of
optimization technique depends on the size of the dataset, the complexity of the network, and
the computational resources available.
In a simple neural network experiment, the backpropagation algorithm can be used to train a
network to accurately predict an output based on a set of input data. The network architecture
can be customized by adjusting the number of layers and neurons, the activation functions, and
the loss function. The performance of the network can be evaluated using metrics such as
accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 score.
Overall, the backpropagation algorithm is a powerful tool for training neural networks, and its
implementation can lead to improved accuracy and performance in a wide range of
applications, from image recognition to natural language processing.
CONCLUSION:
Hence, we successfully performed the backpropagation algorithm on a simple single
neuron neural network and observed that the predicted values get more and more
accurate by the weight updation process and we get the accurate results.
The backpropagation algorithm is an essential tool for training neural networks and
improvingtheir accuracy and performance. By implementing backpropagation in a
simple neural networkexperiment, we can gain a deeper understanding of how neural
networks learn and adapt to input data, and how the algorithm can be used to optimize
the weights and biases of the network.
The success of a backpropagation implementation in a simple neural network
experiment depends on several factors, including the choice of network architecture,
optimization technique, and hyperparameters such as learning rate and batch size. It is
important to carefullytune these parameters and evaluate the performance of the
network using appropriate metrics to ensure that the results are reliable and
generalizable.
Overall, the backpropagation algorithm is a powerful tool for training neural networks
and improving their performance in a wide range of applications. Its implementation
in a simple neural network experiment can serve as a valuable learning experience for
students and researchers, and can pave the way for more advanced applications of
neural networks in the future.
