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Chapter 2: Types of Machine Learning

Chapter 2: Types of Machine Learning

The chapter introduces the three primary types of machine learning: Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, and Reinforcement Learning. It provides definitions and real-life analogies for each type, explain how machines learn based on examples, and includes simple Python code examples for better understanding. The chapter emphasizes the importance of these learning types in making decisions based on data.

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  1. 2
    Types Of Machine Learning

    This section introduces the three main types of machine learning:...

  2. 2.1
    Why Different Types Of Learning?

    This section explains the different types of learning in machine learning:...

  3. 2.2
    Supervised Learning — Learning With Answers

    Supervised learning involves machines learning from labeled data to make...

  4. 2.2.1

    This section introduces Supervised Learning, a type of machine learning...

  5. 2.2.2
    Real-Life Analogy

    Real-life analogies help illustrate the concept of supervised learning in...

  6. 2.2.3
    Tasks Where It’s Used

    This section outlines real-world applications of supervised learning...

  7. 2.2.4
    Two Subtypes Of Supervised Learning

    This section introduces the two primary subtypes of supervised learning:...

  8. 2.2.4.1
    Regression — Output Is A Number

    This section focuses on regression, a subtype of supervised learning in...

  9. 2.2.4.2
    Classification — Output Is A Category

    Classification is a subtype of supervised learning where the machine...

  10. 2.2.5
    Example 1: Regression (Predict Numbers)
  11. 2.2.6
    Example 2: Classification (Predict Categories)
  12. 2.3
    Unsupervised Learning — Learning Without Answers

    Unsupervised Learning involves machines analyzing data without pre-existing...

  13. 2.3.1

    This section introduces the three main types of machine learning:...

  14. 2.3.2
    What Can It Do?

    This section discusses the capabilities of unsupervised learning in machine...

  15. 2.3.3
    Example: Clustering Customers
  16. 2.4
    Reinforcement Learning — Learning By Trial & Reward

    Reinforcement Learning allows machines to learn by taking actions and...

  17. 2.4.1

    This section introduces the three primary types of machine learning:...

  18. 2.4.2
    Real Examples

    This section discusses real-world applications of different machine learning...

  19. 2.4.3
    Feedback Loop

    The feedback loop is a key concept in Reinforcement Learning, whereby an...

  20. 2.4.4

    This section discusses the importance of different types of machine learning...

  21. 2.5
    Summary Table

    This section summarizes the main types of machine learning and their characteristics.

  22. 2.6
    Final Thoughts For Beginners

    The section encourages beginners to start with supervised learning and...

What we have learnt

  • Machine learning is divided into three types based on how a machine receives information.
  • Supervised learning utilizes labeled data to predict outcomes.
  • Unsupervised learning identifies patterns in unlabeled data, while reinforcement learning is based on trial and error with rewards and penalties.

Key Concepts

-- Supervised Learning
A type of machine learning where the model learns from labeled input data to predict output.
-- Unsupervised Learning
A type of machine learning where the model identifies patterns in unlabeled data without predefined outcomes.
-- Reinforcement Learning
A learning method where an AI agent learns by taking actions in an environment, receiving rewards or penalties, and optimizing its strategy over time.
-- Regression
A subtype of supervised learning focused on predicting continuous numerical values.
-- Classification
A subtype of supervised learning that categorizes data into distinct classes.

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