Lecture Notes: Introduction to Machine Learning
1. Introduction
Machine learning (ML) is a field of artificial intelligence that enables systems to learn from data and
improve without being explicitly programmed. Applications include image recognition, natural
language processing, and autonomous systems.
2. Types of Machine Learning
ML is commonly categorized into supervised learning, unsupervised learning, semi-supervised
learning, and reinforcement learning. Each type differs in the presence and structure of labeled data.
3. Common Algorithms
Popular algorithms include Linear Regression, Decision Trees, K-Nearest Neighbors, Support
Vector Machines, and Neural Networks. These are chosen based on data size, quality, and domain.
4. Use Cases
ML powers spam filters, recommendation engines, fraud detection systems, and predictive
maintenance. Ethical considerations and model interpretability are increasingly important.
5. References
- Mitchell, T. M. (1997). Machine Learning. McGraw-Hill.
- G-ron, A. (2019). Hands-On Machine Learning with Scikit-Learn and TensorFlow.