Introduction to Machine Learning (ML)
Machine Learning (ML) is a subset of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that focuses on
building systems that can learn from data, improve over time, and make predictions
or
decisions without explicit programming. Instead of following pre-programmed rules,
machine learning algorithms use patterns and inference from data to predict
outcomes.
What is Machine Learning?
Machine learning is a method of data analysis that automates analytical model
building.
It is a branch of AI based on the idea that systems can learn from data, identify
patterns,
and make decisions with minimal human intervention.
Key Components of Machine Learning
Data: The foundation of machine learning. The more relevant and high-quality data
an
algorithm is trained on, the more accurate its predictions will be.
Model: A model in machine learning is a mathematical representation of a real-world
process
that maps inputs (features) to outputs (predictions).
Training: The process of feeding data into the model and adjusting the model's
parameters
to minimize errors. The model "learns" from this data.
Algorithm: The mathematical procedure that defines how a model learns from data.
Popular
algorithms include linear regression, decision trees, and neural networks.
Prediction: After training, the model can be used to make predictions or decisions
based on
new, unseen data.
