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Decision Trees in Machine Learning

Decision trees are a machine learning tool that visualize decision-making through a tree-like structure, aiding in predictions and data classification. Key components include root nodes, internal nodes, and leaf nodes, with processes involving data preparation, tree induction, and pruning to enhance accuracy. While they are interpretable and versatile, decision trees can suffer from overfitting and instability due to their sensitivity to data changes.

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Decision Trees in Machine Learning

Decision trees are a machine learning tool that visualize decision-making through a tree-like structure, aiding in predictions and data classification. Key components include root nodes, internal nodes, and leaf nodes, with processes involving data preparation, tree induction, and pruning to enhance accuracy. While they are interpretable and versatile, decision trees can suffer from overfitting and instability due to their sensitivity to data changes.

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Decision Trees in

Machine Learning
Decision trees are a powerful tool in machine learning, offering a
simple yet effective way to make predictions based on data. They
visualize decision-making as a tree-like structure, guiding us through
a series of questions to arrive at a conclusion.

by DEEKSHITH R
What are Decision Trees?
Tree-like Structure Predictive Power

Decision trees are flowcharts that represent a series of They're used to predict outcomes, classify data, and
decisions and their possible outcomes. analyze relationships within datasets.
Key Components of a
Decision Tree
1 Root Node 2 Internal Nodes
The starting point of the Represent decisions or
tree, representing the conditions that split the
initial decision. data further.

3 Leaf Nodes
Represent the final predictions or classifications.
Building a Decision Tree
Data Preparation: Cleanse, preprocess, and organize your Pruning: Remove unnecessary branches to prevent
data for analysis. overfitting and improve accuracy.

1 2 3

Tree Induction: Use algorithms like ID3, C4.5, or CART to


build the tree.
Advantages of Decision Trees
Interpretability Versatility Non-parametric
Decision trees are easy to They can handle both numerical Decision trees do not require
understand and visualize, making and categorical data, making assumptions about the underlying
it simple to see how predictions them suitable for various data distribution.
are made. applications.
Limitations of Decision Trees

Overfitting Instability
Trees can become too complex Small changes in data can lead
and may not generalize well to to significant changes in the tree
new data. structure.
Practical Applications of Decision Trees

Medical Diagnosis
1 Predicting disease based on patient symptoms and medical history.

Financial Risk Assessment


2
Assessing creditworthiness or investment risk.

Customer Segmentation
3 Grouping customers based on their purchasing behavior
and demographics.

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