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Assignment 2 Regression Vs Classification

The document explains the differences between regression and classification, two supervised learning techniques. Regression predicts continuous outcomes using algorithms like Linear Regression, while classification predicts discrete labels using algorithms such as Logistic Regression. Each technique has specific justifications and evaluation metrics, with regression focusing on minimizing error and classification emphasizing accuracy and precision.

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Assignment 2 Regression Vs Classification

The document explains the differences between regression and classification, two supervised learning techniques. Regression predicts continuous outcomes using algorithms like Linear Regression, while classification predicts discrete labels using algorithms such as Logistic Regression. Each technique has specific justifications and evaluation metrics, with regression focusing on minimizing error and classification emphasizing accuracy and precision.

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Assignment 2 - Regression vs Classification

1. Regression

Regression is a supervised learning technique used to predict a continuous outcome variable based

on one or more predictor variables.

In regression, the model learns a mapping from the input data (features) to a continuous value. The

goal is to minimize the error between the predicted values

and the actual values. Common algorithms for regression include Linear Regression, Polynomial

Regression, and Decision Trees.

For example, predicting the price of a house based on features like its size, location, and age is a

regression task.

Justification:

- The outcome variable is continuous.

- Regression assumes a functional relationship between variables.

- It minimizes error metrics like Mean Squared Error (MSE) or Mean Absolute Error (MAE).

2. Classification

Classification is also a supervised learning technique, but it is used to predict a discrete label or

category. The model learns to

map input features to a specific class label. Unlike regression, the output is categorical, and the

focus is on assigning the correct class label rather

than predicting a numerical value. Popular algorithms for classification include Logistic Regression,

Support Vector Machines, and Random Forests.

For example, identifying whether an email is spam or not based on its content is a classification

task.
Justification:

- The outcome variable is categorical.

- Classification models predict discrete class labels.

- Metrics like accuracy, precision, and recall are used to evaluate classification models.

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