Machine Learning Basics | Chapter 1: What is Machine Learning? by Prakhar Chauhan | Learn Smarter
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Chapter 1: What is Machine Learning?

Machine Learning involves teaching computers to learn from examples, mirroring human learning processes. It is a subset of Artificial Intelligence, and encompasses various real-world applications like video recommendations and facial recognition. The chapter guides readers through an introductory understanding of machine learning, its working mechanism, and provides a simple implementation using Python.

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  • 1

    What Is Machine Learning? (Simplified)

    Machine Learning is the method of teaching computers to learn from examples, similar to how humans learn.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.1

    What Is Machine Learning?

    Machine Learning is the process of teaching computers to learn from examples, similar to how humans learn.

    Learning Practice

  • 1.2

    Difference Between Ai, Ml, And Deep Learning

    This section clarifies the distinctions between artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning.

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  • 1.3

    Real-Life Examples Of Machine Learning

    This section explains how machines learn from examples through practical applications in everyday technology.

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  • 1.4

    How Does Ml Work? (In Simple Steps)

    This section explains the basic steps involved in machine learning, including data collection, model training, and making predictions.

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  • 1.5

    Let's See A Small Ml Example (Using Python)

    This section introduces a simple machine learning model in Python, demonstrating how relationships between study hours and marks can predict outcomes using the scikit-learn library.

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  • 1.6

    Some Simple Words To Know

    This section introduces key terms and concepts related to Machine Learning, defining essential vocabulary that helps in understanding how ML models work.

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  • 1.7

    Summary

    Machine Learning is the process of teaching computers to learn from data, similar to how humans learn from examples.

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