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What is Machine Learning?

by Team Goseeko

Machine learning is an important part of data science’s growing field. Algorithms are trained to make classifications or predictions using statistical methods, allowing data mining projects to uncover important insights.

Machine learning is a branch of AI and computer science that concentrates on the use of data and algorithms to imitate the way humans learn, with the goal of gradually improving accuracy.

Methods 

Machine learning classifiers are divided into groups.

  • Supervised learning : The use of labeled datasets to train algorithms that accurately classify data or predict outcomes is defined as supervised learning, also known as supervised machine learning. As more data is fed into the model, the weights are adjusted until the model is properly fitted. This happens during the cross validation process to ensure that the model does not overfit or underfit. Organizations can use supervised learning to solve a variety of real-world problems at scale, such as spam classification in a separate folder from your inbox.
  • Unsupervised learning : Unsupervised learning, also known as unsupervised machine learning, analyzes and clusters unlabelled datasets using machine learning algorithms. Without the need for human intervention, these algorithms uncover hidden patterns or data groupings. Because of its ability to find similarities and differences in data, it’s ideal for exploratory data analysis, cross-selling strategies, customer segmentation, image and pattern recognition. Neural networks, k-means clustering, probabilistic clustering methods, and other algorithms are used in unsupervised learning.
  • Semi – supervised learning : Between supervised and unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning is a good compromise. It guides classification and feature extraction from a larger, unlabeled data set using a smaller labeled data set during training. When there isn’t enough labeled data to train a supervised learning algorithm, semi-supervised learning can help.
  • Reinforcement learning : Reinforcement machine learning is a behavioural machine learning model that is similar to supervised learning but does not use sample data to train the algorithm. Using trial and error, this model learns as it goes.

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