Building a Classification Model Using Different Machine Learning Algorithms
Building a Classification Model Using Different Machine Learning Algorithms
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Course Outcomes
CO Title Level
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Building a Classification Model
Using Different Machine Learning
Algorithms
A Comparative Approach
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Introduction to Classification Models
• Definition: Classification models predict discrete outcomes (e.g., spam vs. non-spam).
• Objective: To classify data into predefined categories.
• Applications: Email filtering, fraud detection, disease diagnosis.
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Key Concepts in Classification
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Popular Machine Learning Algorithms for Classification
Logistic Regression: Suitable for binary classification tasks; uses a logistic function to
model the probability of a class.
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Decision Tree
• Splits data based on feature values; provides interpretable results but can overfit on small
datasets.
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Random Forest
• An ensemble of decision trees; reduces overfitting and improves generalization.
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Support Vector Machine (SVM)
• Finds the optimal hyperplane to separate classes; works well with small datasets and high-
dimensional spaces.
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K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN)
• Classifies based on the majority vote of nearest neighbors; simple but computationally
expensive for large datasets.
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Naive Bayes
• Based on Bayes' Theorem; works well with categorical data and text classification.
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Training with Different Algorithms
Train models using multiple algorithms:-
• Logistic Regression
• Decision Tree
• Random Forest
• Support Vector Machine (SVM)
• k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN)
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Model Evaluation Metrics
Use metrics to evaluate performance:
• Accuracy
• Precision
• Recall
• F1-Score
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Comparison of Algorithms
• Evaluate multiple algorithms and compare results.
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Observations and Insights
Highlight key observations:
• Which algorithm performed best and why?
• Impact of preprocessing on performance.
• Time complexity vs. accuracy trade-off.
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Learning Outcomes
On completion of the experiment students will be able to understand:-
• Understanding of Classification Principles
Develop a clear understanding of how classification models work and their applications in solving
real-world problems.
• Proficiency in Dataset Preprocessing
Gain skills in handling missing data, encoding categorical variables, and scaling features to prepare
datasets for machine learning algorithms.
• Hands-On Experience with Multiple Algorithms
Learn to implement and train various machine learning algorithms, such as Logistic Regression,
Decision Trees, Random Forest, Support Vector Machines (SVM), and k-Nearest Neighbors (k-NN).
• Model Evaluation and Comparison Skills
Acquire the ability to evaluate model performance using metrics like accuracy, precision, recall, F1-
score, and confusion matrices, and compare the effectiveness of different algorithms.
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Viva Voice Questions
• What are the key steps involved in building a classification model, and why is data
preprocessing essential?
• Explain the difference between Logistic Regression and Decision Trees as classification
algorithms.
• What is the purpose of feature scaling, and which algorithms require it?
• How do you evaluate the performance of a classification model, and why are multiple
metrics used?
• Can you explain the trade-offs between accuracy and other metrics like precision and
recall in classification problems?
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THANK YOU
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