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Deep learning
Data analysis using SQL and excel
Natural language processing
Ai chatbots

DEEP LEARNING:
UNIT -1
Basics- Biological Neuron, Idea of
computational units,McCulloch-pitts unit and Thresholding
logic,linear perceptron, perceptron learning Algorithm, Linear
separability, Convergence theorem for perceptron Learning
Algorithm.
Biological Neuron:
A biological neuron is a basic unit of the human brain
(nervous system) that processes and transmits information
through electrical and chemical signals.
Dendrites are like the "ears" of a neuron.
They receive signals (information) from other neurons.

In Simple Words:
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• They are branch-like structures.

• They catch messages from nearby neurons.
• These messages are electrical signals.
• Then they send the signal to the cell body (soma) for
processing.

Example:
Imagine a telephone operator:
• Dendrites = Antennas receiving calls (signals).
• They do not make decisions, they just collect
information.
Cell Body (Soma) – Simplified

The Cell Body, also called the Soma, is like the "brain" of the
neuron.

In Simple Words:
• It receives signals from the dendrites.
• It processes those signals.
• If the signal is strong enough, it decides to send it
forward.
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Example:
Imagine a filter:
• Dendrites collect messages.
• Soma filters and decides: “Is this important enough to
pass on?”
• If yes, it sends the message to the axon.

In Deep Learning Terms:

• Soma = the part that does summation and activation.
Example in a neural network:
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Total Input = (w₁x₁ + w₂x₂ + ... + bias)
If total > threshold → activate the neuron

Analogy:
Think of Soma like a decision-maker:
• It listens to multiple suggestions (dendrites).
• Then makes a final call (send signal or not)
Axon – Simplified
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The Axon is like the "wire" of the neuron.

It carries the decision (signal) from the cell body to the
next neuron.

In Simple Words:
• Once the soma decides to send a message, the axon takes
it.
• The signal travels along the axon like a current in a wire.
• It ends at the axon terminals, where it’s sent to the next
neuron through the synapse.

Example:
Imagine a microphone connected to a speaker:
• You speak into the mic (input).
• The processor (soma) handles your voice.
• The axon is the wire that carries the sound to the speaker
(next neuron).

In Deep Learning Terms:

• Axon ≈ Output of a neuron
• It passes the final value (after activation) to the next
layer.
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Flow Recap:
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Dendrites → Soma → Axon → Synapse → Next Neuron
. Synapse – Simplified
The Synapse is like a "bridge" or "gap" between two
neurons.
It allows one neuron to pass a message to the next.

In Simple Words:
• It’s the tiny gap between the end of one neuron’s axon
and the dendrites of another neuron.
• The signal jumps across this gap using special chemicals
called neurotransmitters.
• This helps the message continue through the neural
network.

Example:
Think of it like:
• A WhatsApp message sent from your phone to your
friend’s.
• Your phone = Axon
• Internet = Synapse
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• Friend’s phone = Next neuron

Without the Internet (synapse), the message can’t be
delivered.

In Deep Learning Terms:

• Synapse ≈ Weight connection between two neurons.
• Each connection has a weight that decides how strong
the message is.

Final Biological Neuron Flow:

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Dendrites → Soma (Cell Body) → Axon → Synapse →
Next Neuron
Would you like a simple diagram or comparison with
artificial neurons next?
Working of a Biological Neuron – Simplified
A biological neuron works like a tiny signal processor in
your brain.
It receives, processes, and sends signals to other neurons.

Step-by-Step Working:
1. Reception (Dendrites):
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o Dendrites receive signals (electrical impulses) from

nearby neurons.
2. Processing (Cell Body/Soma):
o Soma collects and processes all incoming signals.
o If the total signal is strong enough, it triggers a
response.
3. Transmission (Axon):
o The neuron sends the signal through the axon like a
wire.
o The signal travels toward the end of the axon.
4. Transfer (Synapse):
o At the synapse (gap between neurons), the signal is
converted into chemicals (neurotransmitters).
o These chemicals jump the gap and stimulate the
next neuron.

Easy Analogy: Sending a Message

• Dendrites = Your ears (hearing the message)
• Soma = Your brain (deciding what to do)
• Axon = Your mouth (carrying the response)
• Synapse = The air or phone line that transmits your
words to another person
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Summary:
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Input (Dendrites) ➜ Process (Soma) ➜ Output (Axon)
➜ Transfer (Synapse) ➜ Next Neuron
Relation to Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs)
Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) are inspired by how
biological neurons work in the human brain. They try to
mimic the learning and signal-passing process of neurons
using mathematical models.

Biological Neuron vs Artificial Neuron:

Biological Neuron Artificial Neuron (ANN)
Dendrites Inputs (features/data)
Summation + Activation
Soma (Cell Body)
Function
Axon Output Signal
Synapse Weights (learnable connection
(connections) strength)

How an Artificial Neuron Works (Inspired by

Biology):
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1. Inputs (like dendrites) receive values (like age, salary,

pixels, etc.)
2. Each input is multiplied by a weight (like synapse
strength)
3. All inputs are added up along with a bias (extra value)
4. The sum is passed through an activation function (like
the soma deciding)
5. If activated, the output is passed to the next layer (like
axon transmission)

Mathematical Representation:
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Output = Activation( w₁x₁ + w₂x₂ + ... + wₙxₙ + bias )
Where:
• x₁, x₂, ..., xₙ = Inputs
• w₁, w₂, ..., wₙ = Weights
• bias = Threshold adjustment
• Activation() = Like a brain’s decision (e.g., ReLU,
Sigmoid)

Summary:
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Biological Brain Artificial Neural Network

Neurons communicate Nodes pass values through
with signals layers
Learns from experience Learns from data (training)
Adjusts strength of Adjusts weights during
synapses training (backprop)
Basic Artificial Neuron Model – Simplified
An artificial neuron is a math-based model that mimics a
biological neuron. It receives inputs, processes them, and
produces an output — just like a brain cell!

How It Works (Step-by-Step):

1. Inputs (x₁, x₂, ..., xₙ)
o These are the features or data values given to the
neuron (like age, height, pixel value).
2. Weights (w₁, w₂, ..., wₙ)
o Each input has a weight, representing its
importance.
3. Bias (b)
o A small constant value that helps shift the output up
or down.
4. Summation
o All the weighted inputs are added together:
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z = w₁x₁ + w₂x₂ + ... + wₙxₙ + b
5. Activation Function
o This function decides whether the neuron should
"fire" (activate) or not.
o Example: ReLU, Sigmoid, Tanh
6. Final Output
o Output = Activation(z)

Full Formula:
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Output = Activation( w₁x₁ + w₂x₂ + ... + wₙxₙ + bias )

Real-Life Analogy: Job Selection

• Inputs: Education, skills, experience (x)
• Weights: Importance of each factor (w)
• Bias: Extra consideration like referrals
• Summation: Total score
• Activation: If score > cutoff → select for interview (1),
else reject (0)
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Simple Example:
Input (x) Weight (w) w*x
0.6 0.4 0.24
0.8 0.3 0.24
Bias = 0.1 +0.10
Total (z) 0.58
Pass z = 0.58 through activation function (say Sigmoid):
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Output ≈ 0.64 (the neuron "fires")
Why Is the Artificial Neuron Important in Deep
Learning?
The artificial neuron is the building block of deep
learning models — just like a cell is to the human body,
or a brick is to a building.

Top Reasons Why It’s Important:

1. Foundation of Neural Networks

• Just like biological neurons form the brain, artificial
neurons form neural networks.
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• Deep learning models are made of layers of artificial

neurons connected together.

2. Mimics Human Learning

• Artificial neurons can learn patterns in data — like how
your brain learns from experience.
• Example: Recognizing faces, detecting spam,
understanding speech, etc.

3. Learn from Data (Training)

• During training, neurons adjust weights and bias using
algorithms like backpropagation.
• This helps the network improve and reduce error over
time.

4. Handle Complex Problems

• With enough neurons and layers, networks can solve
very complex tasks:
o Image recognition
o Natural language processing
o Fraud detection
o Self-driving cars
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5. Decision Making
• Neurons activate only when the signal is strong enough
(through activation functions).
• This helps in decision making, like "Is this image a dog
or a cat?"

6. Supports Layered Learning (Deep = Many Layers)

• A single neuron is simple.
• But when thousands are stacked in layers, they form deep
neural networks that:
o Understand low-level to high-level features (e.g.,
edges → shapes → objects)
o Learn abstract and hidden patterns in massive data

Simple Analogy:
If a neural network is a factory, artificial neurons are the
machines inside — each one doing a small job, and together
they create a powerful product (prediction or classification).
Idea of Computational Units
In deep learning, a computational unit is another name for an
artificial neuron — the basic unit of computation in a neural
network.
What is a Computational Unit?
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A computational unit:
A computational unit (also called a neuron or node) is the
basic building block of a neural network.
It performs simple math operations to process input data and
pass useful information forward.

Step-by-Step Working of a Computational Unit:

Let’s break it down clearly:
1. Input Layer
• Inputs: x₁, x₂, ..., xₙ (e.g., image pixels, marks, features)
2. Weights and Bias
• Each input is multiplied by a weight:
→ w₁x₁ + w₂x₂ + ... + wₙxₙ
• A bias (b) is added:
→ z = w₁x₁ + w₂x₂ + ... + wₙxₙ + b
3. Activation Function
• The result z is passed through an activation function (like
ReLU, Sigmoid, Tanh)
→ This function decides the final output of the unit.
4. Output
• The unit sends this value to the next layer of the network.

Mathematical Formula:
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Output = Activation( Σ (wᵢ * xᵢ) + b )
Where:
• xᵢ = inputs
• wᵢ = weights
• b = bias
• Σ = sum over all inputs
• Activation() = e.g., Sigmoid, ReLU, etc.

Example:
Suppose:
• x₁ = 2, x₂ = 3
• w₁ = 0.4, w₂ = 0.6
• bias = 1
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z = (0.4 * 2) + (0.6 * 3) + 1 = 0.8 + 1.8 + 1 = 3.6
Using ReLU activation (which outputs the input if it’s
positive):
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Output = ReLU(3.6) = 3.6

Visual Summary of a Computational Unit:

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x₁ ——▶◼︎
x₂ ——▶◼︎ ← Weighted sum + bias
x₃ ——▶◼︎
│
Activation
↓
Output (y)
Receives Input – Simplified
In a computational unit (artificial neuron), the first step is to
receive input from either:
• The original data (e.g., pixel values, scores,
temperatures), or
• The previous layer’s outputs in a neural network.

What is Input?
Inputs are the features or data points that we feed into the
model.
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Example Inputs:
• For image: pixel values (0 to 255)
• For student prediction: marks, age, attendance
• For weather: temperature, humidity, wind speed

In Artificial Neuron:
• Each input is called: x₁, x₂, x₃, ..., xₙ
• Inputs are just numbers that represent real-world info

What Happens to the Inputs?

Once inputs are received:
1. Each input is multiplied by a weight
→ This shows how important that input is
Example: x₁ * w₁
2. Then the neuron adds all these weighted inputs together
→ This gives a single number for processing

Real-Life Analogy:
Imagine you're hiring someone. You "receive input" like:
• Education score
• Experience years
• Communication rating
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You then combine these scores (inputs) to make a decision.

That’s exactly how a computational unit receives and
processes input.
Processes It Using Weights and a Bias – Explained Simply
After a computational unit receives inputs, the next step is to
process them — this is where weights and bias come into
play.

What Are Weights?

• Weights (w) decide how important each input is.
• A higher weight means the input is more influential.
• Every input xᵢ has a corresponding weight wᵢ.

What Is Bias?
• The bias (b) is a constant added to the result.
• It helps shift the output up or down.
• It allows the model to fit the data better, even when all
inputs are zero.

How Processing Works:

Let’s say the neuron gets 3 inputs:
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Input (x) Weight (w) Product (x * w)

2 0.5 1.0
3 0.4 1.2
1 0.1 0.1
• Total Sum = 1.0 + 1.2 + 0.1 = 2.3
• Add Bias: 2.3 + 0.5 = 2.8

Mathematical Formula:
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z = (w₁ * x₁) + (w₂ * x₂) + ... + (wₙ * xₙ) + b
This result z is then passed to an activation function.

Analogy:
Imagine you're scoring a candidate:
• Education × 0.5
• Experience × 0.4
• Communication × 0.1
• Add a bonus (bias) of 0.5
You calculate a final score, just like the neuron.
What Is an Activation Function?
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An activation function is a decision-maker inside the neuron.

It decides whether the neuron should "fire" or not, and what
value to pass to the next layer.

Why Do We Need It?

• Without it, the neural network would just do linear math
(like a straight line).
• Activation functions add non-linearity, helping the model
learn complex patterns (like curves, edges, emotions in
voice, etc.).

Common Activation Functions:

Name Formula Range Use Case
Most used in hidden
ReLU f(x) = max(0, x) [0, ∞)
layers
Sigmoid f(x) = 1 / (1 + e^-x) (0, 1) For binary classification
f(x) = (e^x - e^-x) / Better than sigmoid in
Tanh (-1, 1)
(e^x + e^-x) some cases

Example (Using ReLU):

Let’s say the neuron calculated:
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z = 3.2
Apply ReLU:
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Output = ReLU(3.2) = 3.2
If z = -2.5:
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Output = ReLU(-2.5) = 0 (It stops the negative signal)

Analogy:
Think of the activation function like a gate:
• If the signal is strong (positive), open the gate and let it
pass.
• If it’s weak (negative), block it.

Final Step in the Neuron:

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Input → Weighted Sum + Bias → Activation Function →
Output
Output – Simplified
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After the computational unit (artificial neuron) finishes all its

steps:
1. Receives inputs
2. Processes with weights and bias
3. Applies an activation function
It produces an output — a final value that is passed to the
next layer (or becomes the prediction if it's the last layer).

What Is the Output?

• The output is a single number (e.g., 0, 1, 0.87, etc.).
• This number tells the network how strongly activated the
neuron is.
• In the output layer, this value may represent:
o A class label (e.g., "cat" or "dog")
o A probability (e.g., 0.95 means 95% confidence)

Example:
Let’s say:
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z = 2.5
Activation = Sigmoid
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Output = 1 / (1 + e^-2.5) ≈ 0.92

Output = 0.92 → High confidence

Analogy:
Imagine you're a teacher evaluating students:
• You calculate marks (inputs + weights + bias).
• Then apply a rule (activation function).
• Final grade or pass/fail is the output.

Where Does the Output Go?

Layer Output Becomes...
Hidden Layer Input for the next layer’s neurons
Output Layer Final result/prediction of the model

Final Summary:
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Inputs → Weights + Bias → Activation → Output
Mathematical Formula:
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Output = Activation( Σ (wᵢ * xᵢ) + b )

Where:
• xᵢ = inputs
• wᵢ = weights
• b = bias
• Σ = sum over all inputs
• Activation() = e.g., Sigmoid, ReLU, etc.

Example:
Suppose:
• x₁ = 2, x₂ = 3
• w₁ = 0.4, w₂ = 0.6
• bias = 1
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z = (0.4 * 2) + (0.6 * 3) + 1 = 0.8 + 1.8 + 1 = 3.6
Using ReLU activation (which outputs the input if it’s
positive):
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Output = ReLU(3.6) = 3.6
Visual Summary of a Computational Unit:
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ChatGPT said:
Sure! Here's a visual summary of a computational unit
(artificial neuron) in a simple and clear diagram:
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x₁ ───▶●
│
x₂ ───▶●───▶ Weighted Sum: z = w₁x₁ + w₂x₂
+ ... + b
│
x₃ ───▶●
↓
[ Activation Function ]
↓
Output (ŷ)
Labels Explained:
• x₁, x₂, x₃... → Inputs (features or data)
• ● → Each input is multiplied by its weight (w)
• + b → Bias is added to the sum
• z → The total weighted sum
• Activation Function → Applies a rule (e.g., ReLU,
Sigmoid)
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• Output → Final value sent to the next neuron or layer

In Simple Steps:
1. Inputs (x₁, x₂, ... xₙ) are received
2. Each is multiplied by a weight (w₁, w₂, ... wₙ)
3. Add all results + bias → get z
4. Apply activation function → get output ŷ
5. Pass output to next layer (or use as final prediction)

What is a McCulloch-Pitts Unit?

The McCulloch-Pitts (MP) Unit is a basic mathematical
model of a biological neuron.
It was introduced in 1943 and is used to perform simple logic-
based decisions (like AND, OR, NOT).

How It Works (Simplified):

1. Takes Inputs – only 0 or 1 (binary values)
2. Adds Them Together
3. Compares the Sum to a Threshold
4. Gives Output:
o If sum ≥ threshold → Output = 1
o Else → Output = 0
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Formula:
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Output = 1, if (x₁ + x₂ + ... + xₙ) ≥ Threshold
= 0, otherwise
(No weights or bias in the original MP model.)

Example: AND Gate using MP Unit

x₁ x₂ Sum Threshold = 2 Output

0 0 0 0

0 1 1 0

1 0 1 0

1 1 2 1

So it behaves like an AND gate.

Key Points:
• Only works with binary inputs (0 or 1)
• Uses a fixed threshold
• Can solve basic logic functions (AND, OR, NOT)
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• Does not learn (no training or weight adjustment)

Summary:
Component Meaning
Inputs 0 or 1 (binary values)
Summation Adds all inputs
Threshold Fixed number to compare with sum
Output 1 if sum ≥ threshold, else 0
Threshold Logic – Simplified Explanation
Threshold Logic is a simple decision-making process used in
early neural models like the McCulloch-Pitts unit and the
Perceptron.

What Is Threshold Logic?

It means:
A neuron activates (outputs 1) only if the input signal is strong
enough — i.e., if it crosses a certain threshold value.

How It Works:
1. Take all inputs (x₁, x₂, ..., xₙ)
2. Add them together (possibly after applying weights)
3. Compare the sum to a fixed value called the threshold (θ)
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4. If the sum ≥ θ → Output = 1

If the sum < θ → Output = 0

Formula:
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Output = 1, if (w₁x₁ + w₂x₂ + ... + wₙxₙ) ≥ θ
Output = 0, otherwise

Example (OR Gate Using Threshold Logic):

Let’s say:
• Inputs: x₁ and x₂
• Weights: 1 for both
• Threshold: 1
x₁ x₂ Sum Output
0 0 0 0
0 1 1 1
1 0 1 1
1 1 2 1
This behaves like an OR gate.
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Key Ideas:
• Threshold acts like a cutoff point
• It is used to decide whether the output should be on (1)
or off (0)
• This logic is the foundation of early neural models and
logic gates

Used In:
• McCulloch-Pitts Neuron
• Perceptron (with activation as step function)
• Digital logic design (AND, OR, NOT)
Linear Perceptron – Simplified Explanation
The Linear Perceptron is one of the earliest and simplest
neural network models, developed by Frank Rosenblatt in
1958. It’s used to classify data that can be separated with a
straight line (i.e., linearly separable).

What Is a Linear Perceptron?

A single-layer neural network that:
• Takes inputs
• Applies weights and bias
• Uses a step function (threshold) as the activation
• Outputs either 0 or 1
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Mathematical Formula:
Given inputs x₁, x₂, ..., xₙ with weights w₁, w₂, ..., wₙ and bias
b:
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z = w₁x₁ + w₂x₂ + ... + wₙxₙ + b
Then apply the step activation function:
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Output = 1 if z ≥ 0
= 0 if z < 0

Simple Example (AND Gate):

Let:
• w₁ = 1, w₂ = 1, b = -1.5
x₁ x₂ z = x₁ + x₂ - 1.5 Output
0 0 -1.5 0
0 1 -0.5 0
1 0 -0.5 0
1 1 0.5 1
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Works like an AND gate.

Key Characteristics:
Feature Description
Inputs Numeric values (0/1 or continuous)
Weights Adjusted during learning
Bias Helps shift the decision boundary
Activation Step function (binary output: 0 or 1)
Can only solve problems that are linearly
Linearity
separable

Limitations:
• Cannot solve non-linear problems like XOR gate.
• Only works when a straight line can separate the data.

Would you like to go over the Perceptron Learning Algorithm

next, or see a diagram of a linear perceptron?
You said:
Perceptron Learning Algorithm (PLA)
ChatGPT said:
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Perceptron Learning Algorithm (PLA) – Simplified

Explanation
The Perceptron Learning Algorithm teaches a linear
perceptron how to learn from training data by adjusting its
weights and bias so that it can correctly classify inputs.

Goal of PLA:
To find the correct weights and bias so that the perceptron can
predict the right output for each input.

PLA – Step-by-Step
Step 1: Initialize
• Set all weights (w₁, w₂, ..., wₙ) and bias b to 0 or small
random values

Step 2: For each training example:

Let each training input be:
• x = (x₁, x₂, ..., xₙ)
• Actual output = y
• Predicted output = ŷ
1. Calculate the output:
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z = w·x + b
Apply step activation:
ŷ = 1 if z ≥ 0, else 0
2. Update weights and bias if prediction is wrong:
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wᵢ(new) = wᵢ(old) + η × (y - ŷ) × xᵢ
b(new) = b(old) + η × (y - ŷ)
o η = learning rate (a small positive number like 0.1)

Step 3: Repeat
• Repeat for multiple epochs (passes over all training
examples) until all outputs are correct or a max number
of epochs is reached.

Example:
Suppose:
• Input: (x₁=1, x₂=0), Label: y = 1
• Initial weights: w₁ = 0, w₂ = 0, b = 0
• Learning rate η = 1
1. z = (0×1 + 0×0 + 0) = 0 → ŷ = 1 (correct)
2. No change needed
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Key Points:
Term Meaning
wᵢ Weight for input xᵢ
xᵢ Input feature
b Bias
ŷ Predicted output
y Actual label
η (eta) Learning rate
y - ŷ Error (if 0 → no update needed)

When Does It Work?

• Works only if data is linearly separable
• Otherwise, the perceptron won’t converge

Would you like the convergence theorem, or a visual example

of weight updates next?
You said:
Linear Separability
ChatGPT said:
Linear Separability – Simplified Explanation
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Linear separability means:

You can draw a straight line (2D), plane (3D), or hyperplane
(nD) to separate two classes of data.

In Simple Words:
• If you can divide the data into two groups using a
straight line (without mixing), it is linearly separable.
• If no straight line can do it, the data is not linearly
separable.

Examples (2D):
Linearly Separable:
AND gate, OR gate
You can draw a straight line between outputs 0 and 1.
x₁ x₂ y (AND)
0 0 0
0 1 0
1 0 0
1 1 1
→ A line can separate (0s) from the (1)
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Not Linearly Separable:

XOR gate
No straight line can separate the outputs:
x₁ x₂ y (XOR)
0 0 0
0 1 1
1 0 1
1 1 0
→ Needs a curve or multiple layers to separate.

Why It Matters:
Concept Reason
Perceptron Can only solve linearly separable problems
Deep Needed to handle non-linearly separable
Networks problems like XOR, images

Real-Life Analogy:
Imagine two types of fruit on a table:
• If all apples are on the left and oranges on the right →
draw a line = linearly separable.
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• If they’re mixed in the middle → need something

smarter = not linearly separable.

Would you like a diagram to show XOR vs AND, or to move

on to the Convergence Theorem?
You said:
Convergence Theorem for Perceptron Learning Algorithm
ChatGPT said:
Convergence Theorem for Perceptron Learning Algorithm
– Simplified

What Is It?
The Convergence Theorem states:
If the training data is linearly separable,
then the Perceptron Learning Algorithm (PLA) will:
• Find a solution (a set of weights that separates the
classes)
• In a finite number of steps

Meaning in Simple Words:

• If there is a straight line that can separate the data
perfectly,
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• The perceptron will learn it — it won’t keep updating

weights forever
• It will stop training once it finds the correct decision
boundary

Key Conditions:
Condition Meaning
Linearly separable Classes can be split with a straight
data line
Fixed learning rate A small constant like 0.1
Finite data Limited number of examples

Why Is This Theorem Important?

• It guarantees success of the algorithm if linear separation
is possible
• It explains why PLA works well for simple problems
(like AND, OR)
• But also highlights limitations (PLA fails if data is not
linearly separable, e.g., XOR)

Example:
For a small linearly separable dataset:
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• After a few weight updates, the perceptron will find

correct weights
• Then output will match actual values → training stops

If Data Is NOT Linearly Separable:

• The algorithm won’t converge
• It will keep updating weights forever
That’s why we use multi-layer perceptrons or deep
learning models for complex problems.

Summary:
Feature Description
What it ensures Perceptron will stop training (converge)
When it works Only on linearly separable datasets
What it guarantees A perfect solution (correct weights)
Why it matters Shows the limits of simple perceptrons