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Saturday, August 2, 2024

Machine learning algorithms:

In machine learning, there is a theorem called “no free launch.” In short, it states that no
single algorithm works for all problems, especially in supervised learning the algorithm you
try must to suits your problem i.e, choose the right machine learning task. For example, if you
need to clean the house, you may use a vacuum cleaner, broom or mop, but you won’t take
out the shovel and start digging.

A machine learning algorithm is a set of rules or processes used by an AI system to conduct

tasks most often to discover new data insights and patterns, or to predict output values from
a given set of input variables. Algorithms enable machine learning (ML) to learn. The Popular
algorithms for prediction tasks include Support Vector Machines, Random Forests, and
Gradient Boosting methods.

Based on some input data, which can be labeled or unlabeled, your algorithm will produce
an estimate about a pattern in the data, Machine learning (ML) algorithms are computer
programs that adapt and evolve based on the data they process to produce predetermined
outcomes.

It is most basic, machine learning uses programmed algorithms that receive and analyse
input data to predict output values within an acceptable range. As new data is fed to these
algorithms, they learn and optimise their operations to improve performance, developing
‘intelligence’ over time. Machine learning algorithms are techniques based on statistical
concepts that enable computers to learn from data, discover patterns, make predictions, or
complete tasks without the need for explicit programming.

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Working of Ml algorithms:
Machine learning algorithms find natural patterns in data that
generate insight and help you make better decisions and
predictions. They are used every day to make critical decisions in
medical diagnosis, stock trading, energy load forecasting, and
more.
Ml-algorithms using data and algorithms to enable AI to imitate Why do we use machine
the way that humans learn, gradually improving its accuracy. learning algorithms:
The input is the initial data needed to make decisions and can In general, machine learning algorithms
be represented in the form of numbers or words. The input data are used to make a prediction or
gets put through a set of instructions, or computations, which classification. Based on some input
can include arithmetic and decision-making processes Machine data, which can be labeled or
learning algorithms can analyze and learned from huge unlabeled, your algorithm will produce
an estimate about a pattern in the data.
amounts of data quickly. For example, they can shift through
millions of emails to spot spam or sort through thousands of machine learning allows the user to feed
a computer algorithm an immense
images to recognize objects..
amount of data and have the computer
analyze and make data-driven
recommendations and decisions based
on only the input data.
The input is the initial data needed to
make decisions and can be represented
in the form of numbers or words. The
input data gets put through a set of
instructions, or computations, which
can include arithmetic and decision-
making processes.
Usage of ml
algorithms

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Different types of ml-algorithms:
The main used algorithms in ml:

Supervised Learning
Supervised learning algorithms are designed to learn by example. The name "supervised" comes from the
method of training the algorithm. Specifically, a supervisor provides labeled training data to the model,
guiding the learning process.

Unsupervised Learning:
Unsupervised Learning algorithms, on the other hand, operate independently to discover interesting
structures in the data. They don't require the supervision of models and thus have been widely used for
exploratory data analysis.

Semi-supervised Learning:
Semi-supervised Learning algorithms lie somewhere in between supervised and unsupervised learning.
While they use labeled data for training, they also use unlabelled data to improve learning accuracy.

Reinforcement Learning:
Reinforcement Learning is a type of dynamic programming that trains algorithms using a system of
reward and punishment. An RL algorithm learns by interacting with its environment, making choices, and
receiving corrections

Machine learning algorithms can handle missing or incomplete data. Techniques like imputation,
where missing values are estimated based on other variables, can be used to fill in the gaps.

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