Key Topics for Lecture 3: Neural Networks or Machine Learning

1. Activation Functions:
o The role of activation functions in transforming input signals and determining
whether a neuron should be activated.
o Common activation functions:
§ Sigmoid: Outputs values between 0 and 1.
§ ReLU (Rectified Linear Unit): Outputs values greater than or equal to 0.

§ Tanh: Outputs values between -1 and 1.

o When to use each activation function.
2. Bias in Neural Networks:
o The bias term helps shift the activation function, allowing for better flexibility in
learning.
o Importance: Bias ensures that even when the input is zero, the network can still
produce a non-zero output.
3. Backpropagation Algorithm:
o Explanation of the forward and backward passes.
o Forward Pass: Inputs are fed through the network to calculate output.
o Backward Pass: Errors are propagated backward through the network to adjust
the weights.
o Error Calculation: Using loss functions like Mean Squared Error (MSE) or
Cross-Entropy.
o Weight Update Rule: Weights are updated using the gradient descent algorithm
based on the error gradient.
4. Weight Adaptation:
o Weights in neural networks are adapted or updated during training using an
optimization algorithm like Gradient Descent.
o Learning Rate (η): Controls the size of the weight updates. A large learning rate
can speed up learning but might overshoot, while a small learning rate will slow
down learning but can lead to more accurate convergence.
5. Gradient Descent and Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD):
 o Gradient Descent: Minimizes the loss function by calculating the gradient of the
error concerning weights and biases.

o Stochastic Gradient Descent: Updates weights for each data point or mini-batch,
which is faster for larger datasets.
6. Example of Forward and Backward Propagation:
o Given inputs, weights, and bias, calculate the output using the activation function
(Sigmoid, ReLU, etc.).
o Compute the error and adjust weights using the gradient of the loss function
during backpropagation.
o Example calculations:
§ o1=w1×x1+b1o1=w1×x1+b1
§ Backpropagation: δ=(t−o)×f′(o)δ=(t−o)×f′(o), where f′(o)f′(o) is the
derivative of the activation function.
7. Multi-layer Perceptron (MLP):
o Layers: Input layer, hidden layer(s), and output layer.
o Feed-forward networks: Information flows in one direction—from input to
output.
o Backpropagation: Adjusts weights across all layers.

Study Tips for Neural Networks and Backpropagation:

1. Understand the Mathematics:
o Practice deriving and calculating gradients manually.
o Understand how the chain rule is applied during backpropagation to calculate the
gradients for each layer.
2. Activation Functions:
o Practice plotting different activation functions like Sigmoid, ReLU, and Tanh.
o Understand how their derivatives behave and affect learning during
backpropagation.
3. Weight Updates:
 o Work on small examples of forward propagation and backpropagation to
manually calculate weight updates.

o Study how learning rate affects the speed and accuracy of weight updates.
4. Example Problems:
o Try solving problems where you're given a simple neural network architecture,
and you need to calculate the forward pass, error, and weight updates using
backpropagation.
5. Understand the Role of Bias:
o Look at examples where bias shifts the decision boundary and allows the network
to fit more complex patterns.

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Here are Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) based on common topics in Neural
Networks, Backpropagation, and Gradient Descent:

1. What is the primary purpose of backpropagation in a neural network?

• A. Increase the number of neurons
• B. Calculate the error of the network
• C. Adjust the weights to minimize the error
• D. Normalize the input data
Answer: C
2. Which of the following is a common activation function used in neural networks?
• A. Linear Function
 • B. ReLU (Rectified Linear Unit)
• C. Euclidean Function
• D. Logarithmic Function
Answer: B
3. In a backpropagation algorithm, what does the term 'delta' (δ) represent?
• A. The weight of a neuron
• B. The gradient of the error with respect to a weight

• C. The output of the network

• D. The bias term
Answer: B
4. What does the learning rate (η) control in gradient descent?
• A. The number of layers in the network
• B. The speed at which the weights are updated
• C. The amount of input data used
• D. The size of the hidden layers
Answer: B
5. What is the output range of the Sigmoid activation function?
• A. 0 to 1
• B. -1 to 1
• C. 0 to infinity
• D. -infinity to infinity
Answer: A
6. If the learning rate is too high, what could happen during training?
• A. The network will train slower
• B. The network may oscillate and not converge
• C. The model will not update weights
• D. The network will always converge to the global minimum
Answer: B
7. Which of the following is NOT a type of gradient descent?
 • A. Batch Gradient Descent
• B. Stochastic Gradient Descent
• C. Mini-batch Gradient Descent
• D. Hyperbolic Gradient Descent
Answer: D
8. What is the derivative of the Sigmoid activation function?
• A. o(1−o)o(1−o)

• B. o2o2
• C. 1−o21−o2
• D. o×to×t
Answer: A
9. Which error function is commonly used in binary classification tasks?
• A. Mean Squared Error (MSE)
• B. Cross-Entropy Loss
• C. Hinge Loss
• D. Absolute Error
Answer: B
10. In backpropagation, the weight update formula is:
• A. wnew=wold+η×δ×xwnew=wold+η×δ×x
• B. wnew=wold−η×δ×xwnew=wold−η×δ×x
• C. wnew=wold×ηwnew=wold×η
• D. wnew=wold÷η×δwnew=wold÷η×δ
Answer: B

Calculation-based MCQs:
11. If the learning rate (η) is 0.1, and the gradient of the error is 0.2, what is the weight
update for an input of 0.5?
• A. 0.01
• B. 0.02
 • C. 0.005
• D. 0.1
Answer: C
Explanation: Δw=η×δ×x=0.1×0.2×0.5=0.01Δw=η×δ×x=0.1×0.2×0.5=0.01
12. In a network with Sigmoid activation, if the output (o) is 0.7 and the target (t) is 1, what
is the error signal (δ)?
• A. 0.063
• B. 0.21
• C. 0.087

• D. 0.30
Answer: B
Explanation: δ=o(1−o)(t−o)=0.7×(1−0.7)×(1−0.7)=0.21δ=o(1−o)(t−o)=0.7×(1−0.7)×(1−0
.7)=0.21
13. Given the output of a neuron is 0.6, what is the derivative of the output with respect to
the input using the Sigmoid activation function?
• A. 0.24
• B. 0.36
• C. 0.4
• D. 0.48
Answer: A
Explanation: δ=o(1−o)=0.6×(1−0.6)=0.24δ=o(1−o)=0.6×(1−0.6)=0.24
14. If the weight (w) is initially 0.3, the learning rate (η) is 0.05, and the delta (δ) is 0.1, how
much will the weight be updated by for an input of 1.0?
• A. 0.005
• B. 0.0025
• C. 0.05
• D. 0.02
Answer: A
Explanation: Δw=η×δ×x=0.05×0.1×1=0.005Δw=η×δ×x=0.05×0.1×1=0.005
15. A neural network has an input of 0.8, and the weight is 0.4. If the learning rate is 0.01
and the delta (δ) is 0.2, what will be the updated weight?
 • A. 0.404
• B. 0.396
• C. 0.392
• D. 0.408
Answer: A
Explanation: wnew=wold+η×δ×input=0.4+0.01×0.2×0.8=0.404wnew=wold
+η×δ×input=0.4+0.01×0.2×0.8=0.404

16. If the output of a neuron is 0.9 and the target is 1, what is the error?

• A. 0.01
• B. 0.1
• C. 0.05
• D. 0.45
Answer: C
Explanation: E=12(t−o)2=12(1−0.9)2=0.05E=21(t−o)2=21(1−0.9)2=0.05
17. If the learning rate is 0.01 and the gradient is 0.3, by how much will the weight change?
• A. 0.003
• B. 0.03
• C. 0.01

• D. 0.003
Answer: A
Explanation: Δw=η×δ=0.01×0.3=0.003Δw=η×δ=0.01×0.3=0.003