30.3.1. What is Machine Learning?

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is the definition of Machine Learning?

   Hint

   Think about how computers can improve from experiences without being programmed there.

2. 2.

   What are the three main components of a Machine Learning process?

   Hint

   Remember the acronym IPO.

3. 3.

   What does Machine Learning primarily rely on?

   • Data
   • Specification
   • Rules

   Hint

   What is fed into the system to let it learn?

4. 4.

   True or False: Machine Learning always requires programming for every decision it makes.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Think about how it learns from past data.

5. 5.

   You have a dataset of historical weather patterns; create a predictive model to forecast future weather conditions. Describe the steps involved.

   Hint

   What steps do you take from data collection to making predictions?

6. 6.

   Analyze how data quality impacts predictions in a Machine Learning model and propose ways to enhance input data quality.

   Hint

   Consider common data issues that affect accuracy.