Chapter 3: Understanding NumPy for Machine Learning
NumPy is a powerful library used in Machine Learning for working with numerical data. It enables efficient creation and manipulation of arrays, which are faster and more versatile than traditional Python lists. The chapter covers basic operations, common functions, and practical applications of NumPy in ML, emphasizing its importance in performing fast calculations and managing datasets.
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What we have learnt
- NumPy is essential for speed and efficiency in numerical computations in Machine Learning.
- Creating and manipulating arrays with NumPy is simpler and performs better compared to traditional Python lists.
- Common NumPy functions like zeros(), mean(), and dot() facilitate various ML tasks.
Key Concepts
- -- NumPy
- A Python library used for numerical computations that allows for efficient handling of arrays and mathematical operations.
- -- Array Operations
- Math operations on NumPy arrays that allow for vectorized calculations essential for Machine Learning.
- -- Common Functions
- Functions like np.zeros(), np.ones(), np.mean(), and np.dot() that provide essential operations for data manipulation.
- -- Shape and Reshape
- Methods to alter the structure of arrays to meet specific data requirements.
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