30.3. Basics of Machine Learning

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the primary goal of Machine Learning?

   Hint

   What does ML focus on regarding data use?

2. 2.

   Name one example of a supervised learning application.

   Hint

   What type of learning uses labeled data?

3. 3.

   What are the three main types of Machine Learning?

   • Reinforcement
   • Descriptive
   • Prescriptive
   • Supervised
   • Unsupervised
   • Reinforcement
   • Predictive
   • Prescriptive
   • Descriptive

   Hint

   Think of the learning paradigms.

4. 4.

   True or False: Supervised learning requires labeled data.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What do labels help with in making predictions?

5. 5.

   You are tasked with developing a predictive model for healthcare based on patients' past records. Which type of Machine Learning would you choose and why?

   Hint

   Consider what kind of data you would need.

6. 6.

   A city planner wants to automate the analysis of land use patterns. Which Machine Learning type would you recommend, and what would be its primary function?

   Hint

   Think about how data organization works.