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NAME: EKEOGU CHUKWUEBUKA PROSPER

MATRIC NO.: F/HD/23/3210154

COURSE: ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ASSIGNMENT

CODE: COM327

SUPERVISED LEARNING: A SHORT NOTE

Supervised learning is a type of machine learning where a model is trained on labeled


data. This means that each input in the training data is paired with the correct output. The
model learns by comparing its predictions with the actual answers provided in the training
data. Over time, it adjusts itself to minimize errors and improve accuracy. The goal of
supervised learning is to make accurate predictions when given new, unseen data.

KEY CHARACTERISTICS:

• Labeled Data: The training data consists of input-output pairs, where the output is
known.

• Predictive Modeling: The goal is to build a model that can accurately predict the
output for new, unseen data.

• Explicit Guidance: The algorithm learns under the supervision of the labeled data.

COMMON TECHNIQUES:

1. Classification: This involves categorizing data into discrete classes or groups.


Common classification algorithms include:

a. Logistic Regression: Predicts the probability of an instance belonging to a


particular class.

b. Support Vector Machines (SVM): Finds the optimal hyperplane to separate


data points into different classes.

c. Decision Trees: Creates a tree-like model of decisions and their possible


consequences to classify data.
d. Random Forest: An ensemble method that combines multiple decision
trees to improve accuracy.

2. Regression: This involves predicting a continuous numerical value. Common


regression algorithms include:

a. Linear Regression: Fits a linear relationship between the input features and
the output variable.

b. Polynomial Regression: Fits a polynomial curve to the data.

c. Support Vector Regression (SVR): Finds the best fit hyperplane to the data.

APPLICATIONS:

• Spam Detection: Classifying emails as spam or not spam.

• Image Recognition: Identifying objects or faces in images.

• Fraud Detection: Detecting fraudulent transactions.

• Stock Market Prediction: Predicting stock prices.

• Medical Diagnosis: Predicting the likelihood of a disease.

Supervised learning is a powerful tool for building predictive models that can make
accurate predictions on new data. It is widely used in various fields, from healthcare to
finance to marketing.

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