Chand Sheikh

Chand Sheikh

S18L05 – Pre-processing re-visited

Effective Feature Selection and Encoding Techniques in Data Preprocessing Table of Contents Understanding Feature Selection Encoding Categorical Variables Selecting the Right Encoding Technique Avoiding Common Pitfalls Conclusion In the realm of machine learning and data analysis, preprocessing is a critical…

S18L04 – Curse of dimensionality

html Understanding the Curse of Dimensionality and the Importance of Feature Selection in Machine Learning Table of Contents What is the Curse of Dimensionality? Key Issues Arising from High Dimensionality The Role of Feature Selection Benefits of Feature Selection Understanding…

S18L03 -Co-relation

Understanding Correlation: Definition, Importance, and Calculation Table of Contents What is Correlation? Covariance vs. Correlation Pearson Correlation Coefficient Properties of Pearson Correlation Coefficient Calculating Pearson Correlation Example: Residual Sugar vs. Quality in Wine Why is Correlation Important? Tools and Libraries…

S18L02 – Co-variance

Understanding Variance, Covariance, and Correlation: A Comprehensive Guide Table of Contents Introduction Variance: Measuring Data Dispersion Covariance: Understanding Joint Variability Correlation: Gauging the Strength of Relationships Practical Example: Residual Sugar vs. Quality in Wine Positive and Negative Slopes: Interpreting Relationships…

S18L01 – Why Co-relation is important

Mastering Feature Selection: Leveraging Covariance and Correlation for Effective Dimension Reduction in Machine Learning Table of Contents Introduction to Feature Selection The Importance of Feature Selection Understanding Covariance and Correlation What is Covariance? What is Correlation? Pearson Correlation Coefficient Dimension…

S17L01 – K-Fold validation, GridSearch

Understanding K-Fold Cross-Validation in Machine Learning Table of Contents What is K-Fold Cross-Validation? The Problem with Single Train-Test Splits Introducing K-Fold Cross-Validation Benefits of K-Fold Cross-Validation Common Practices Applications in AI Conclusion What is K-Fold Cross-Validation? Imagine you have a…

S14L02 – SVR under Python

Unlocking the Power of Support Vector Regression (SVR) in Python: A Comprehensive Guide Table of Contents Introduction What is Support Vector Regression (SVR)? Why Choose SVR? Dataset Overview: Insurance Data Analysis Dataset Features: Data Preprocessing 1. Importing Libraries 2. Loading…

S14L01 – SVM (regression) Background

Understanding Support Vector Machines: A Comprehensive Guide to Support Vector Regression Table of Contents Introduction What is a Support Vector Machine? Diving Deep into Support Vector Regression (SVR) The Insensitive Tube Explained Calculating Errors in SVR Slack Variables: The Backbone…

S13L01 – AdaBoost and XGBoost regressor

Comprehensive Guide to AdaBoost and XGBoost Regressors: Enhancing Insurance Charge Predictions Table of Contents Introduction to Ensemble Techniques Understanding AdaBoost Exploring XGBoost Dataset Overview Data Preprocessing Building the AdaBoost Regressor Constructing the XGBoost Regressor Model Comparison and Evaluation Hyperparameter Tuning…

S12L02 – Boosting

Mastering Boosting Algorithms: From AdaBoost to XGBoost Table of Contents Introduction to Boosting Understanding Weak and Strong Learners Types of Boosting Algorithms Adaptive Boosting (AdaBoost) Gradient Boosting XGBoost Why Use Boosting? Conclusion Introduction to Boosting Boosting is a powerful ensemble…

S12L01 – Bagging

Understanding Bagging in Machine Learning: A Comprehensive Guide to Random Forest, Voting Regressor, and Voting Classifier In the ever-evolving landscape of machine learning, ensemble methods have emerged as powerful tools to enhance model performance and accuracy. Among these, Bagging—short for…

S11L02 – Random Forest

Enhancing Predictive Models with Random Forest: A Practical Guide Table of Contents Revisiting the Decision Tree Model Introducing Random Forest Why Random Forest? Implementation Steps Observations Applying Random Forest to Another Dataset Implementation Steps Takeaway Hyperparameter Tuning Conclusion Revisiting the…

S11L01 – Ensemble Learning

Unlocking the Power of Ensemble Learning in AI and Machine Learning Table of Contents What is Ensemble Learning? Why Ensemble Learning? The Wisdom of the Crowd: A Practical Example Real-World Application: The Netflix Prize Competition Research Highlight: Ensemble Learning in…

S10L01 – Measuring Entropy and Gini

html Understanding Decision Trees: Entropy, Gini Impurity, and Practical Applications Table of Contents What is a Decision Tree? Key Components of a Decision Tree How Decision Trees Make Decisions Handling Uncertainty in Decision Trees Entropy: Measuring Uncertainty Gini Impurity: A…