Section 1: Cross-Validation in Machine Learning
1.1 Purpose of Cross-Validation
Explain the concept of cross-validation.
Discuss why it's used to assess a model's performance on unseen data.
1.2 K-Fold Cross-Validation
Describe the process of dividing the dataset into K equal-sized folds.
Explain how the data in each fold is used for training and validation.
Section 2: Loss Functions and Model Types
2.1 Hinge Loss in Machine Learning
Define hinge loss and its role in machine learning.
Discuss its primary use in Support Vector Machines (SVMs).
2.2 Comparison of Hinge Loss and Log Loss
Contrast hinge loss and log loss in terms of their applications and properties.
Section 3: Random Forest in Machine Learning
3.1 Understanding Random Forest
Define a Random Forest and its structure.
Differentiate it from a single decision tree.
3.2 Advantages of Random Forest
Explain the key advantages of using Random Forest, focusing on the reduced risk of
overfitting.
Section 4: Regularization and Overfitting
4.1 The Role of Regularization
Describe regularization and its importance in reducing overfitting.
Discuss different regularization techniques.
4.2 Cross-Validation's Role in Reducing Overfitting
Explain how cross-validation helps prevent overfitting in models.
Section 5: Bagging in Ensemble Learning
5.1 Concept of Bagging
Define bagging and its primary purpose in ensemble learning.
Discuss how it contributes to reducing overfitting.
5.2 Examples of Bagging Algorithms
Identify algorithms that use bagging, such as Random Forest.
Section 6: Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
6.1 Basics of PCA
Explain how the first principal component is determined.
Discuss the criteria used to select the number of principal components.
6.2 Eigenvalues and Orthogonality in PCA
Define eigenvalues in the context of PCA.
Explain what it means for principal components to be orthogonal.
6.3 PCA's Approach to Multicollinearity
Describe how PCA handles multicollinearity in feature sets.
Section 7: Bias-Variance Trade-Off
7.1 Understanding Bias and Variance
Define bias and variance in machine learning.
Discuss the effects of model complexity on bias and variance.
7.2 Managing the Bias-Variance Trade-Off
Explain strategies for achieving a balance between bias and variance.
Identify signs of high bias and high variance in models.
Section 8: Naive Bayes Classifier
8.1 Fundamentals of Naive Bayes
Explain the basic assumptions of the Naive Bayes Classifier.
Discuss different types of Naive Bayes Classifiers and their applications.
8.2 Strengths and Limitations of Naive Bayes
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of Naive Bayes Classifiers.
Section 9: Support Vector Machines (SVM)
9.1 Objectives and Principles of SVM
Explain the primary objective of SVM.
Describe the concept of a hyperplane and support vectors in SVM.
9.2 SVM Kernels and Parameters
Discuss different kernels used in SVM for linear and non-linear data.
Explain the roles of parameters like 'C' and 'gamma' in SVM.
