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What is the purpose of the transfer function in a neural network?
What is the purpose of the transfer function in a neural network?
- To compute the output function of a given input
- To introduce non-linearity in the output (correct)
- To evaluate the output by comparing it with the expected output
- To adjust the weights during the learning process
What is the outcome of the evaluation phase in the learning process of an ANN?
What is the outcome of the evaluation phase in the learning process of an ANN?
- The computation of the output function
- The initialization of the weights randomly
- The comparison of the actual output with the expected output (correct)
- The adjustment of the weights
How are the initial values of the weights set in an ANN?
How are the initial values of the weights set in an ANN?
- By hand, based on prior knowledge
- Through a trial-and-error process
- Through a complex mathematical formula
- Randomly (correct)
What is the purpose of the adder function in a neuron?
What is the purpose of the adder function in a neuron?
What happens to the signal as it passes through the processing element in an ANN?
What happens to the signal as it passes through the processing element in an ANN?
What is the role of the bias term in a neuron?
What is the role of the bias term in a neuron?
What is the purpose of the weights in an ANN?
What is the purpose of the weights in an ANN?
What is the output of the linear combiner in a neuron?
What is the output of the linear combiner in a neuron?
What is the outcome of the adjustment phase in the learning process of an ANN?
What is the outcome of the adjustment phase in the learning process of an ANN?
What is the purpose of the activation function in a neuron?
What is the purpose of the activation function in a neuron?
What is the role of bias in an ANN?
What is the role of bias in an ANN?
What is the formula for the output of a neuron?
What is the formula for the output of a neuron?
How are the weights of a neuron updated?
How are the weights of a neuron updated?
What is the process of adjusting the weights in an ANN called?
What is the process of adjusting the weights in an ANN called?
What is the purpose of forward propagation in a neural network?
What is the purpose of forward propagation in a neural network?
What is the role of the bias term in the output of a neuron?
What is the role of the bias term in the output of a neuron?
What is the primary reason why ReLU is used more often than Sigmoid in deep neural networks?
What is the primary reason why ReLU is used more often than Sigmoid in deep neural networks?
What is the main difference between traditional machine learning and deep learning?
What is the main difference between traditional machine learning and deep learning?
What is the primary purpose of the loss function in a neural network?
What is the primary purpose of the loss function in a neural network?
Why do sigmoid neurons saturate and kill gradients?
Why do sigmoid neurons saturate and kill gradients?
What is overfitting in machine learning?
What is overfitting in machine learning?
What is the main advantage of using ReLU over Sigmoid in deep neural networks?
What is the main advantage of using ReLU over Sigmoid in deep neural networks?
What is the purpose of an optimizer in a neural network?
What is the purpose of an optimizer in a neural network?
What is the main difference between supervised and unsupervised learning?
What is the main difference between supervised and unsupervised learning?
What is the purpose of the input data and targets in a neural network?
What is the purpose of the input data and targets in a neural network?
What is the primary reason why deep neural networks can approximate complex functions?
What is the primary reason why deep neural networks can approximate complex functions?
Study Notes
Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs)
- An ANN is an imitation of a human neuron
- ANNs work by processing input signals through a series of nodes or "neurons"
- Each neuron receives input signals, applies weights, and then applies an activation function to produce an output signal
Artificial Neuron Model
- Input signals are multiplied by weights (w1, w2, ..., wm)
- The weighted sum is calculated (∑wixi)
- An activation function (f(vk)) is applied to the weighted sum to produce an output signal (y)
Characteristics of ANNs
- ANNs can compute any computable function with the right network topology and weights
- ANNs can learn from experience through trial-and-error
- Learning is a continuous process of processing an input, evaluating the output, and adjusting the weights
Bias as an Extra Input
- Bias is an additional input (x0) with a weight (w0) that is always 1
- The bias is used to shift the activation function and improve the fit of the model
Neuron with Activation Function
- A neuron consists of a set of links with weights, an adder function to compute the weighted sum, and an activation function to limit the output
- Common activation functions include sigmoid and ReLU (Rectified Linear Unit)
Activation Functions
- Sigmoid: maps input to a value between 0 and 1, but can saturate and kill gradients during training
- ReLU: maps input to a value above 0, is faster to train and more expressive than sigmoid
Overfitting
- When a model is too complex and performs well on the training data but poorly on new, unseen data
- Can be prevented by regularization techniques, early stopping, and cross-validation
Machine Learning Types
- Supervised learning: uses labeled data to learn a mapping from input to output
- Unsupervised learning: uses unlabeled data to discover patterns and relationships
- Self-supervised learning: uses unlabeled data to learn representations that can be fine-tuned for specific tasks
- Reinforcement learning: uses rewards and penalties to learn optimal actions in an environment
Deep Neural Networks
- Consist of multiple layers of artificial neurons
- Can learn complex representations of data by composing multiple non-linear transformations
- Can be used for image recognition, natural language processing, and other applications
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Learn how Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) work, including the model of an artificial neuron and the factors that affect signal strength.
