Supervised Machine Learning

In todays post we will focus on a specific learning method called "supervised" machine learning. It is one of four learning methods, the other three being unsupervised learning, semi-supervised learning and reinforcement learning.

Semi-Supervised Machine Learning

In todays post we will focus on a specific learning method called “semi-supervised” machine learning. It is one of four learning methods, the other three being supervised learning, unsupervised learning and reinforcement learning. Supervised Machine LearningIn todays post we will focus on a specific learning method called “supervised” machine learning.

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Unsupervised Machine Learning

In todays post we will focus on a specific learning method called “unsupervised” machine learning. It is one of four learning methods, the other three being supervised learning, semi-supervised learning and reinforcement learning. Supervised Machine LearningIn todays post we will focus on a specific learning method called “supervised” machine learning.

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Reinforcement Learning

In todays post we will focus on a specific learning method called “reinforcement” learning. It is one of four learning methods, the other three being supervised learning, semi-supervised learning and unsupervised learning. Supervised Machine LearningIn todays post we will focus on a specific learning method called “supervised” machine learning. It

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In simple words...

The concept of supervised machine learning can be distilled into a simpler analogy. Picture a child who needs to eventually learn how to differentiate between a lion and a zebra. To begin, we must first introduce the child to the characteristics of lions and zebras. We accomplish this by amassing a substantial collection of lion and zebra images. Over time, we assemble an extensive photo library containing images exclusively featuring either lions or zebras. To impart to the child the distinctions between these two animals, we begin by showing her a variety of these images side by side. We explain the key features, such as the lion's distinctive orange coat and majestic mane, and the zebra's black and white striped pattern.

As we progress, we guide the child's learning journey by asking her questions like, 'Which one is the lion?' or 'Can you point out the zebra?' When she responds, we provide feedback, confirming if her answer is correct or gently correcting her if needed.

Through repetition and exposure to a diverse set of lion and zebra images, the child gradually hones her ability to tell them apart. With time, she becomes increasingly proficient at recognizing these animals, even in images she hasn't seen before.

In a similar manner, supervised machine learning algorithms use labeled data to learn and distinguish between different categories or classes, like identifying lions from zebras. By providing the algorithm with a dataset containing known examples and their corresponding labels, we enable it to learn the distinctive patterns and features associated with each category. As the algorithm continues to learn and receive feedback, it becomes more accurate in its predictions, ultimately achieving the goal of distinguishing between lions and zebras, or any other categories it is trained on.

Pros

• High Accuracy
  Supervised learning often leads to accurate predictions, especially when sufficient labeled data is available.
• Interpretability
  Models trained in the supervised learning setting are often more transparent and easier to understand since they are based on clear input-output relationships.
• Wide Applicability
  Supervised learning can be applied in various fields, from image recognition to text classification.
• Control
  You can control the quality of predictions by influencing the quality of training data and the choice of algorithms.

Cons

• Dependence on Labeled Data
  The biggest challenge is the need for sufficient labeled data, which can be costly and time-consuming to obtain.
• Bias
  If the training data is not representative, the model may be biased and make inaccurate predictions.
• Cost
  Labeling data and training models can be expensive, especially for large datasets.

Thank you for reading this article. I hope you enjoyed it and if there are any questions regarding this topic feel free to drop a comment below. If you want to continue your learning journey with more basics on machine learning have a look at the following page where I keep all my AI articles organized.

Artificial Intelligence

This is my attempt to pass on some of my knowledge to you. Listed here are articles in which I talk about the interesting field of artificial intelligence. We cover machine learning methods, different algorithms, interesting scientific papers and much more. All articles are clustered based on their corresponding topics.

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Citation

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@misc{
	hacking_and_security, 
	title={Supervised Machine Learning}, 
	url={https://hacking-and-security.cc/supervised-machine-learning}, 
	author={Zimmermann, Philipp},
	year={2023}, 
	month={Dez}
}