Linear Regression in Machine Learning
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What does the intercept (a0) in the linear regression equation represent?

  • The average of the independent variable
  • The dependent variable value when all independent variables are zero (correct)
  • The random error in predictions
  • The slope of the regression line

    • Which statement is true for simple linear regression?

  • It uses multiple independent variables.
  • It can only be used for categorical variables.
  • It predicts a numerical dependent variable using a single independent variable. (correct)
  • It is a statistical method used for classification problems.

    • What characterizes a positive linear relationship in linear regression?

  • Both variables move in the same direction, increasing or decreasing together. (correct)
  • The dependent variable remains constant regardless of the independent variable.
  • The dependent variable is independent of the independent variable.
  • As the independent variable increases, the dependent variable decreases.

    • What is represented by the term 'ε' in the linear regression equation?

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    Which of the following is NOT a type of linear regression?

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    What does the linear regression coefficient (a1) indicate?

    <p>The change in the dependent variable for each unit change in the independent variable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is linear regression MOST appropriate to use?

    <p>When predicting a continuous variable based on independent variables (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the regression line in linear regression?

    <p>It represents the best fit through data points. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal when finding the best fit line in linear regression?

    <p>Minimize the error between predicted and actual values (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cost function is commonly used in linear regression to measure performance?

    <p>Mean Squared Error (MSE) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the gradient descent method contribute to linear regression?

    <p>It adjusts coefficients to minimize the MSE (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do the residuals in linear regression represent?

    <p>The distance between actual values and predicted values (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the R-squared method assess in linear regression?

    <p>The goodness of fit of the regression line (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of cost function, what does optimizing the coefficients achieve?

    <p>It reduces the distance of prediction errors (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the relationship between scatter points and the regression line?

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    What role does the mapping function serve in linear regression?

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    What does a high value of R-square indicate about a linear regression model?

    <p>It indicates that the model has a good fit with less difference between predicted and actual values. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which assumption of linear regression relates to the distribution pattern of the error terms?

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    What does multicollinearity in linear regression refer to?

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    How can one check for normal distribution of error terms in linear regression?

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    Which of the following indicates homoscedasticity in a linear regression model?

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    What does autocorrelation in linear regression refer to?

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    Which statement is true regarding the assumptions made in linear regression?

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    Why is it important for linear regression to assume no autocorrelations?

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    Flashcards

    Linear Regression

    A machine learning algorithm used to predict continuous/numeric values (like sales or prices). It finds the relationship between a dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

    Simple Linear Regression

    A linear regression method using one independent variable to predict a dependent variable.

    Multiple Linear Regression

    A linear regression method using more than one independent variable to predict a dependent variable.

    Dependent Variable

    The variable we are trying to predict (often represented by 'y').

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    Independent Variable

    The variable used to predict the dependent variable (often represented by 'x').

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    Regression Line

    The straight line that represents the relationship between the dependent and independent variables in a linear regression model.

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    Positive Linear Relationship

    A relationship where both variables increase together.

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    Negative Linear Relationship

    A relationship where one variable increases while the other decreases.

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    Best Fit Line

    The line of regression that minimizes the error between predicted and actual values in linear regression.

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    Cost Function

    A function used to estimate the values of coefficients (a0, a1) for the best-fit line in linear regression, thereby optimizing the regression coefficients.

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    Mean Squared Error (MSE)

    The average of the squared differences between predicted and actual values in linear regression.

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    Residual

    The difference between the actual value and the predicted value.

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    Gradient Descent

    An optimization algorithm used to minimize the cost function in linear regression.

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    Goodness of Fit

    A measure of how well a regression line fits a set of data points.

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    R-squared

    Statistical measure determining the goodness of fit of a regression model.

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    Optimization

    The process of finding the best regression model out of various models, often using methods to minimize cost functions.

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    R-squared value

    A measure of how well a linear regression model fits the data, ranging from 0 to 100%.

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    Linear Relationship (in Regression)

    The assumption that there's a straight-line relationship between the independent and dependent variable.

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    Multicollinearity

    High correlation between independent variables in a regression model.

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    Homoscedasticity (in Regression)

    The assumption that the variability of errors is constant across all values of the independent variable(s).

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    Normal Distribution of Error Terms

    The assumption that the errors in a regression model follow a normal distribution.

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    No Autocorrelation

    The assumption that errors in a regression model are not correlated with each other.

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    Coefficient of Determination

    Another name for the R-squared value in regression analysis.

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    Multiple Regression

    A linear regression model with more than one predictor variable.

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    Study Notes

    Linear Regression in Machine Learning

    • Linear regression is a popular machine learning algorithm for predictive analysis
    • It models a linear relationship between dependent and one or more independent variables
    • Useful for continuous or numeric variables (e.g., sales, salary, age)
    • The model represents a sloped straight line showing the relationship between variables

    Types of Linear Regression

    • Simple Linear Regression: Uses a single independent variable to predict a dependent variable
    • Multiple Linear Regression: Uses two or more independent variables to predict a dependent variable

    Linear Regression Line

    • A regression line visually represents the relationship between dependent and independent variables
    • Positive Linear Relationship: Dependent variable increases as independent variable increases (positive slope)
    • Negative Linear Relationship: Dependent variable decreases as independent variable increases (negative slope)

    Finding the Best Fit Line

    • Goal is to minimize the error between predicted and actual values
    • Best fit line has the least error
    • Cost function is used to calculate the best coefficients (weights) for the regression line

    Cost Function

    • Estimates the coefficients for the best fit line
    • Measures how well a linear regression model performs
    • Finds the accuracy of the mapping function (hypothesis function) that maps input to output

    Mean Squared Error (MSE)

    • A cost function commonly used in linear regression
    • Calculates the average of squared error between predicted and actual values

    Gradient Descent

    • Minimizes MSE by calculating the gradient of the cost function
    • Updates regression coefficients iteratively to reach minimum cost

    Model Performance

    • Goodness of fit: Evaluates how well the regression line fits the data
    • R-squared: A statistical measure (0-100%) of the strength of the relationship between dependent and independent variables
    • Higher R-squared indicates a better fit as there's less difference between predicted and actual values

    Assumptions of Linear Regression

    • Linear Relationship: Linear relationship between dependent and independent variables
    • No Multicollinearity: Low correlation between independent variables
    • Homoscedasticity: Constant variance of error terms across all values of predictors (no clear pattern in scatter plot)
    • Normal Distribution of Error Terms: Error terms should follow a normal distribution
    • No Autocorrelation: No dependency between residual errors

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    This quiz explores linear regression, a fundamental algorithm in machine learning for predictive analysis. You'll learn about simple and multiple linear regression, visual representations through regression lines, and the relationships between variables. Test your understanding of these essential concepts.

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