Introduction to Machine
Learning and Data Science
by Myself and SlideDeck AI :)
What is Machine Learning and Data Science?
• Machine Learning (ML) is a subset of Artificial Intelligence (AI) that
uses algorithms to learn patterns from data and make predictions or
decisions without being explicitly programmed.
• Data Science is a multidisciplinary field that deals with extracting
insights from structured and unstructured data using various
techniques, including ML.
• ML algorithms can be categorized as supervised, unsupervised, semi-
supervised, and reinforcement learning.
• Data Science involves data collection, cleaning, preprocessing,
Machine Learning and Data Science are
exploration, modeling, evaluation,
interconnected and computers
fields that enable communication
to learn of insights.
from data and make informed decisions.
Components of Machine Learning and Data
Science
• Data: The foundation of ML and Data Science, it is collected, cleaned,
preprocessed, and transformed into a format suitable for analysis.
• Algorithms: ML models and techniques used to learn patterns from
data, including supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning.
• Tools and Libraries: Software and frameworks used for ML and Data
Science, such as Python, R, TensorFlow, and Scikit-learn.
• Hardware: Computational resources, including CPUs, GPUs, and
specialized hardware like TPUs, required for ML and Data Science.
Machine Learning and Data Science rely on data,
algorithms, tools, and hardware to extract insights
and make predictions.
Step-by-Step Process of Machine Learning
Collect and preprocess data: Data is gathered, cleaned, and transformed into a
suitable format for analysis.
Choose a model: Select an appropriate ML algorithm based on the problem and
data.
Train the model: The model is fed the data and learns the underlying patterns.
Evaluate the model: The model's performance is assessed using various metrics.
Fine-tune the model: The model is adjusted to improve its performance.
Predict and deploy: The model is used to make predictions on new data and
deployed in a production environment.
Comparison of Supervised and Unsupervised
Learning
Supervised Learning Unsupervised Learning
• Learns from labeled data: Each • Learns from unlabeled data:
input data point has a Input data points do not have
corresponding output label. corresponding output labels.
• Used for regression and • Used for clustering and
classification problems. dimensionality reduction
• Examples: Linear Regression, problems.
Logistic Regression, Decision • Examples: K-Means Clustering,
Trees, and Naive Bayes. Principal Component Analysis,
and t-SNE.
Thank you!
