Machine Learning Fundamentals

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What is the primary function of machine learning algorithms in relation to input and output data?

To apply predetermined rules and relationships to transform input into output signals
To remove abusive content from social media platforms
To figure out a model that converts input to output based on training data (correct)
To sort thousands of postal mails in seconds

What type of data is used to teach machines in machine learning?

Output data
Input data
Training data (correct)
Testing data

What is the outcome of machine learning algorithms in abuse detection?

A set of predetermined rules and relationships
A set of 'if-then' rules (correct)
A program that transforms input signals into output signals
A model that sorts postal mails

What is the difference between traditional programming and machine learning?

Machine learning figures out a model based on input and output data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of showing machines examples of both abusive and non-abusive posts in abuse detection?

To teach machines to generalize a pattern based on certain words or sequences of words (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the capability provided to machines through machine learning?

The capability of learning from experience (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of data science in the context of business applications?

To extract value from data (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is data science often referred to as?

Data mining (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of identifying patterns or relationships within a dataset called?

Knowledge discovery in databases (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary data source used in data science?

Arrays of numeric observations (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main application of data science in the context of abuse detection?

Machine learning algorithms (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of generalizing patterns from a dataset in data science?

Pattern generalization (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of regression tasks in data science?

To predict a numeric output variable (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of identifying data points that are significantly different from others in a dataset?

Anomaly or outlier detection (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary application of deep learning in data science?

Classification and regression problems (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of plotting a line of best fit through data points?

To visualize the relationship between variables (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of feature selection in data science?

To reduce the number of attributes in a dataset (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of time series forecasting in data science?

To predict the future value of a variable (C) Signup and view all the answers