Machine Learning Fundamentals: Algorithms and Applications
Machine learning (ML) is a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) that focuses on
developing systems that can learn from data and improve over time without explicit
programming.
Core algorithms include:
- Supervised Learning: Regression and classification algorithms such as Linear
Regression, Decision Trees, and Support Vector Machines (SVM).
- Unsupervised Learning: Techniques like K-Means Clustering and Principal Component
Analysis (PCA) for pattern discovery.
- Reinforcement Learning: Algorithms like Q-Learning that learn optimal actions through
rewards and penalties.
Applications span industries:
- Healthcare: Predicting patient outcomes.
- Finance: Fraud detection.
- Retail: Recommendation systems.
Successful ML models require high-quality datasets, feature engineering, and careful
evaluation using metrics like accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score.