Python for Machine Learning

Anirudh Rao
Great Learning
Session Takeaways
Python for Machine Learning

● Why learn Python?

● Skills needed for Python Machine Learning

● Getting started with Machine Learning

● Practical implementation in Python

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Did you know?
Python is the world’s most popular programming language!

● Popular streaming services make use of Python extensively

● The name Python is derived from a TV show

● Very popular for Data Science

● Used by thousands of companies across the globe

● High-paying jobs with constant requirement

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Why learn Python?

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Why learn Python?
Built for Machine Learning

Purpose-built programming language

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Why learn Python?
Built to scale

● Interpreted language

● Easy to learn

● Built for dynamism

● Open source

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Why learn Python?
Python is a popular choice

● Huge library

● Large community

● Easy to read syntax

● Strongly typed language

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Skills needed for Machine
Learning using Python

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Skills needed for Python Machine Learning
Important requirements!

● Data oriented approach

● Out of the box thinking

● Logic building skills

● Ability to scale up quick

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Getting started with
Machine Learning!

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Machine Learning
The most important aspect of Data Science

● Forms to be an important application of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

● Programs learn from experience and improve on their own.

● The goal is to make machines more human-like.

● Where does it learn from?

● Datasets

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Machine Learning
Types of Machine Learning

● Supervised Learning

● Unsupervised Learning

● Reinforcement Learning

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Supervised Learning

● Presence of data and associated labels for the

data

Flowers Dumbbells Car

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Supervised Learning
Grouping

● Regression – Prediction of future values from past data

● Classification – Categorization of items using data.

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Unsupervised Learning

● Goal of the algorithm is to find a structure present in the data.

● Nothing apart from the input variables are present.

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Unsupervised Learning
Grouping

● Clustering – Grouping of input variables with similar characteristics.

● Association – Mapping associations based on data ( People will also watch..)

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Reinforcement Learning

● Trained based on the feedback from learning

● Algorithms work towards the rewards

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Practical implementation

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Machine Learning using Python
Let us take a look at two important algorithms

● Linear Regression

● KNN Algorithm

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Linear Regression
Linear Regression

● What is regression?

● Modelling a target value based on independent variables.

● Why is it so popular?

● Mainly used for finding out cause-effect relationship between variables.

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Linear Regression
Let us implement a simple Linear Regression model!

● Boston housing data

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K-NN Algorithm
K-Nearest Neighbour Algorithm

● Input data is indexed to find the closest neighbors.

● Data is compared in the inferencing phase to save time.

● Belongs to the category of lazy learners!

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K-Nearest Neighbour Algorithm
Let us understand a simple KNN Classifier:

● Predict if person is male or female using KNN.

● Prediction is based on height and weight of the person.

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K-Nearest Neighbour Algorithm
Let us understand a simple KNN Classifier:

Height Weight Gender

187 80 Male
165 50 Female
199 99 Male
145 70 Female
180 87 Male
178 65 Female
187 60 Male

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K-Nearest Neighbour Algorithm
Let us understand a simple KNN Classifier:

Now, need to add a new entry of a person

with height 190cm and weight 100kg.

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K-Nearest Neighbour Algorithm
Let us understand a simple KNN Classifier:

Added a new entry and plotted

the relevant graph for it.

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K-Nearest Neighbour Algorithm
Let us understand a simple KNN Classifier:

Assume k=3:

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 K-Nearest Neighbour Algorithm
Let us understand a simple KNN Classifier:

Note: Common practice to pick ‘k’ as an odd

Assume k=5:
number if there are two classes in comparison.

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Do not be overwhelmed by content!

● It is key that you as a learner is not overwhelmed by the wealth of data present online.

● Working on a structured learning path is key.

● Talking with experts in the industry and discussing about learning.

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Free Content on Machine Learning

● Great Learning Academy

● Great Learning YouTube Channel

● Great Learning Blogs

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 Machine Learning
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