30.6.1. Popular Algorithms

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the purpose of regression algorithms?

   Hint

   Think about what we want to predict in terms of quantities.

2. 2.

   Name a classification algorithm.

   Hint

   Consider algorithms that categorize data.

3. 3.

   What does logistic regression predict?

   • Continuous values
   • Probabilities

   Hint

   Think about the types of results that logistic regression is applied to.

4. 4.

   True or False: K-Means is a classification algorithm.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Remember what clustering means versus classification.

5. 5.

   Design a predictive model using Linear Regression for planning a construction project based on available historical data.

   Hint

   Look at previous projects to find data to support your model.

6. 6.

   Develop an approach to use K-Means clustering for analyzing traffic patterns in urban environments.

   Hint

   Start by visualizing your clusters to determine the optimal number of K.