30.6. Algorithms and Tools in Machine Learning

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a regression algorithm?

   Hint

   Think about predicting values, such as temperature or construction costs.

2. 2.

   Name one classification algorithm.

   Hint

   Consider how software categorizes emails.

3. 3.

   What type of algorithm is primarily used for predicting continuous outcomes?

   • Classification
   • Regression
   • Clustering

   Hint

   Think about how you'd predict the height of someone based on their age.

4. 4.

   True or False: K-Means clustering is a supervised learning method.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how animals can be classified without knowing their names.

5. 5.

   Design an algorithmic strategy using K-Means clustering for a city planner to identify zones that require more green spaces.

   Hint

   Consider how proximity to existing parks affects population density.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the limitations of using neural networks for predicting structural integrity. Provide examples.

   Hint

   Think about how much data is available from construction measurements.