Introduction to Machine Learning - Neural Networks
https://ubc-library-rc.github.io/ml-neural-networks
0:05 - 0:20 About Neural Networks
0:20 - 1:20 Hands-on with Jupyter Notebook
1:20 - 1:30 Wrap-up and Discussion
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Learning Objectives
Understand neural networks, and their applications in machine learning.
Train neural network models for real-world datasets.
Interpret and analyze neural network model results.
So, to touch various viewpoints of machine learning classification and clustering, we have the following learning objectives for this workshop:
Pre-workshop setup
For hands-on exercises, we will use [Python](https://www.python.org/) on [Jupyter Notebooks](https://jupyter.org/). You don’t need to have Python installed. Please make sure that you have a [UBC Syzygy](https://ubc.syzygy.ca/) or a [Google Colaboratory](https://colab.research.google.com/) account. (You will need a CWL login to access Syzygy.)
hands-on exercises, programming tools and libraries, such as [Python] and [scikit-learn] prior familiarity with Python programming is recommended, we do not study the codes in detail
What is Artifical Neural Networks?
"A neural network is a series of algorithms that endeavors to recognize underlying relationships in a set of data through a process that mimics the way the human brain operates."
What comes to your mind when you hear of the word machine learning?
field of computer science, teaching computers to learn from data, without explicitly defining the rules applicable to the problem.
algorithms or mathematical models trained large datasets to recognize pattern
What is Artifical Neural Networks?
Source: ACSICORP
Inspired by the human brain.
Made up of interconnected nodes or "neurons".
Can learn and make independent decisions.
Components of a Neural Network
Source: Upgrad
Input Layer: Receives data. Like our senses perceive the environment.
Hidden Layers: Process data. The 'thinking' happens here. Depth Over Width: Hidden layers allow neural networks to be "deep", giving depth to the learning process.
Feature Transformation: Hidden layers help transform inputs in a way that makes them separable by the time they reach the output layer.
Capturing Complexities: The more hidden layers and neurons, the more complexities a network can capture. However, this also increases the risk of overfitting.
Output Layer: Provides the result.
Why use Neural Networks over simple ML models?
Source: Stack Exchange
Linear Limitations: Simple ML models like linear regression often assume a linear relationship between inputs and outputs. They might not capture complex patterns well.
High Dimensionality: Neural networks can handle data with many features more effectively.
Complex Decision Boundaries: Neural networks can model non-linear and intricate relationships in data, making them more versatile for varied tasks.
Some other reasons to use Neural Networks
Versatility: Can be applied to a wide variety of tasks.
Learning Capability: Can improve over time with more data.
Complex Decision Boundaries: Can model non-linear and complex relationships in data.
Weights & Biases: These determine the strength and direction of the signal between neurons. Adjusted during learning.
Activation Function: Determines if a neuron should be activated or not.
Training a Neural Network
Source: Medium
Forward Propagation: Input data is passed through for an output.
Loss Calculation: Difference between predicted and actual output.
Backpropagation: Adjusting weights and biases.
Iterative Process: Repeated until satisfactory performance.
Challenges and limitations
Overfitting: Too specific to training data.
Data Requirements: Lots of data needed.
Computationally Intensive: Requires powerful hardware.
Interpretability: Neural networks can be "black boxes".
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