Date: 03/01/24

Course: Introduction to Machine Learning

Lecturer: MR. Jenkins
Week: 5
Overview
Today's lecture covered the foundational concepts of machine learning (ML),
focusing on its definition, types, applications, and the basic workflow involved in
creating a machine learning model.

1. What is Machine Learning?

Definition: Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) that
provides systems the ability to automatically learn and improve from experience
without being explicitly programmed.
Goal: The main goal is to enable computers to learn automatically without human
intervention.
2. Types of Machine Learning
Supervised Learning

Learning from labeled data.

Example: Email spam filter.
Unsupervised Learning

Learning from unlabeled data to identify patterns.

Example: Customer segmentation in marketing.
Reinforcement Learning

Learning through trial and error, using feedback from actions.

Example: Game playing AI, like AlphaGo.
3. Applications of Machine Learning
Image recognition and processing
Natural language processing (NLP)
Predictive analytics (e.g., weather forecasting, stock market trends)
Autonomous vehicles