UNIT-1

1.Well-Posed Learning Problems

A well-posed learning problem is one where:

1. Task (T): There is a specific task that the learning system aims to perform.
2. Performance Measure (P): There is a way to measure how well the system performs
the task.
3. Experience (E): The system improves its performance based on some form of
experience or data.

2. Designing a Learning System: Designing a learning system involves several steps:

1. Choosing the Training Experience: Deciding on the data or experiences the system
will learn from.
2. Choosing the Target Function: Defining what the system is trying to learn, often
expressed as a function.
3. Choosing a Representation for the Target Function: Deciding how the target
function will be represented (e.g., decision trees, neural networks).
4. Choosing a Learning Algorithm: Selecting an algorithm to find the target function
from the training data.

3. Perspectives and Issues in Machine Learning:

• Bias-Variance Tradeoff: Balancing the error due to bias (error from incorrect
assumptions) and variance (error from sensitivity to small fluctuations in the training
set).
• Overfitting and Underfitting: Overfitting occurs when a model learns the training
data too well, including noise, whereas underfitting happens when a model is too simple
to capture the underlying pattern.
• Generalization: The ability of the model to perform well on unseen data.
• Scalability: The capability of the learning system to handle large datasets efficiently.

4. A Concept Learning Task

Given a set of training examples, each labeled as positive or negative with respect to some
concept, the task is to find a hypothesis that correctly classifies all positive examples and none
of the negative examples.

5. Concept Learning as Search

Concept learning can be framed as a search problem where the goal is to find the correct
hypothesis in a hypothesis space. The hypothesis space is often ordered from general to
specific.

6.Find-S Algorithm:

The Find-S algorithm searches for the most specific hypothesis that fits all the positive
examples:

1. Initialize the hypothesis to the most specific hypothesis (usually the null hypothesis).
2. For each positive example, update the hypothesis to be the least specific generalization
that covers the example.
3. Ignore negative examples during this process.
7. Version Spaces and the Candidate Elimination Algorithm

Version spaces represent all hypotheses consistent with the observed training examples. The
Candidate Elimination algorithm maintains two sets of hypotheses: the most specific (S) and
the most general (G) hypotheses, and incrementally refines these sets as new examples are
encountered.

• S-set: Contains the most specific hypotheses that cover positive examples.
• G-set: Contains the most general hypotheses that do not cover negative examples.

8. Remarks on Version Spaces and Candidate Elimination:

• Version spaces provide a compact representation of all consistent hypotheses.

• The Candidate Elimination algorithm can be computationally expensive for large
hypothesis spaces.
• The method requires noise-free training data.

9. Inductive Bias

Inductive bias refers to the set of assumptions a learning algorithm makes to generalize from
the training data to unseen instances. Without bias, no generalization is possible. The choice of
hypothesis representation and learning algorithm determines the inductive bias.

10. Decision Tree Learning

Introduction: Decision tree learning is a method for approximating discrete-valued target

functions. It is a popular technique for classification tasks.

Decision Tree Representation: A decision tree is a tree where:

• Each internal node represents a test on an attribute.

• Each branch represents the outcome of the test.
• Each leaf node represents a class label (decision).

11. Appropriate Problems for Decision Tree Learning:

• Problems where instances are described by attribute-value pairs.

• Problems where the target function is discrete-valued.
• Problems that may involve noisy data or missing values.

12. Hypothesis Space Search in Decision Tree Learning

The search in decision tree learning involves selecting the best attribute to split the data at each
node. This is usually done using criteria like information gain (entropy) or Gini impurity.

13. Inductive Bias in Decision Tree Learning

The inductive bias of decision tree learning includes:

• Preference for shorter trees (Occam's Razor).

• Preference for trees that place high-information attributes closer to the root.

14. Issues in Decision Tree Learning:

• Overfitting: Decision trees can overfit the training data, especially if the tree becomes
too complex.
• Handling Continuous Attributes: Decision trees need to discretize continuous
attributes.
• Handling Missing Values: Strategies are required to handle instances with missing
attribute values.
• Pruning: Post-pruning techniques can be used to remove branches that may cause
overfitting.
• Computational Complexity: Constructing a decision tree can be computationally
expensive for large datasets.
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1.Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs)

Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) are computational models inspired by the human brain.
They consist of interconnected units (neurons) that work together to solve specific problems,
such as pattern recognition and classification.

2. Neural Network Representation:

Neurons: Basic units of a neural network that process input and produce output.

Layers: Neurons are organized into layers: an input layer, one or more hidden layers, and an
output layer.

Weights: Connections between neurons have associated weights that are adjusted during
training.

Activation Function: Each neuron uses an activation function (e.g., sigmoid, ReLU) to
determine its output based on its input.

3.Perceptrons

Single-layer perceptron: The simplest type of neural network, consisting of a single layer of
output neurons connected to input features.

4. Learning rule

Adjusts the weights based on the error in the output, aiming to reduce this error over time.

5.Multilayer Perceptron (MLP)

Consists of an input layer, one or more hidden layers, and an output layer. Each layer is fully
connected to the next one.

6.Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs)

Specialized for processing grid-like data such as images.

7.Recurrent Neural Networks (RNNs)

Suitable for sequential data such as time series or natural language.

8.Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs):

Consist of two networks, a generator and a discriminator, that compete against each other to
generate realistic data.

9.Transfer Learning

Using a pre-trained network on a new but related problem to leverage existing knowledge.

10.Evaluation Hypotheses

Evaluating hypotheses (learned models) is crucial to determine how well they generalize to
unseen data. This helps in selecting the best model and understanding its performance.
11.Estimating Hypothesis Accuracy:

Training Error: The error rate on the training data. A low training error does not guarantee good
generalization.

Test Error: The error rate on a separate test set, providing an estimate of how well the model
generalizes.

12.Difference in Error of Two Hypotheses:

Hypothesis Testing: Statistical tests (e.g., t-tests) can determine if the difference in performance
between two hypotheses is statistically significant.

p-Value: The probability of observing the data, or something more extreme, assuming the null
hypothesis is true.
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1.Bayesian Learning

Bayesian learning is a statistical approach to machine learning that utilizes Bayes' Theorem to
update the probability of a hypothesis as more evidence or data becomes available. It is
grounded in the principles of probability theory and provides a systematic way to update beliefs
in light of new evidence.

2.Bayes' Theorem

Bayes' Theorem describes the probability of an event, based on prior knowledge of conditions
that might be related to the event. Mathematically, it is expressed as:

P(H∣E)=P(E∣H)⋅P(H)P(E)P(H|E) = \frac{P(E|H) \cdot P(H)}{P(E)}P(H∣E)=P(E)P(E∣H)⋅P(H)

where:

• P(H∣E)P(H|E)P(H∣E) is the posterior probability of hypothesis HHH given evidence

EEE.
• P(E∣H)P(E|H)P(E∣H) is the likelihood of evidence EEE given hypothesis HHH.
• P(H)P(H)P(H) is the prior probability of hypothesis HHH.
• P(E)P(E)P(E) is the marginal likelihood of evidence EEE.

3.Maximum Likelihood and Least Squares Error Hypotheses

• Maximum Likelihood: The maximum likelihood hypothesis is the one that maximizes
the likelihood function, i.e., it makes the observed data most probable.
• Least Squares Error: This approach minimizes the sum of the squares of the
differences between observed and predicted values.

4.Maximum Likelihood Hypotheses for Predicting Probabilities

When predicting probabilities, the maximum likelihood hypothesis is the one that maximizes
the probability of the observed data under the model.

5.Minimum Description Length Principle

This principle states that the best hypothesis for a given set of data is the one that leads to the
shortest total description of the hypothesis and the data given the hypothesis.

6.Bayes Optimal Classifier

The Bayes optimal classifier is the classification algorithm that uses all available hypotheses
to make predictions, weighted by their posterior probabilities.

7.Gibbs Algorithm

The Gibbs algorithm is a stochastic method for approximating the Bayes optimal classifier by
randomly selecting hypotheses according to their posterior probabilities.

8.Naïve Bayes Classifier

The Naïve Bayes classifier is a simplified Bayesian classifier that assumes independence
between features given the class. Despite its simplicity, it is often effective and efficient for
many applications, especially text classification.
9.Learning to Classify Text

In text classification, the Naïve Bayes classifier can be used to categorize documents into
predefined classes based on the frequency of words in the documents.

10.Bayesian Belief Networks

Bayesian belief networks (or Bayesian networks) are graphical models that represent the
probabilistic relationships among a set of variables. They consist of nodes (representing
variables) and directed edges (representing dependencies).

11.EM Algorithm

The Expectation-Maximization (EM) algorithm is an iterative method for finding maximum

likelihood estimates of parameters in probabilistic models, especially when the model involves
latent variables.

12.Computational Learning Theory

Computational learning theory studies the principles and bounds of machine learning
algorithms. It provides a theoretical framework for understanding the feasibility and efficiency
of learning processes.

13.Probably Approximately Correct (PAC) Learning

PAC learning is a framework that describes the conditions under which a learning algorithm
can probably find a hypothesis that is approximately correct, given a sufficient number of
training examples.

14.Sample Complexity for Finite Hypothesis Space

Sample complexity refers to the number of training examples needed for a learning algorithm
to achieve a certain level of accuracy with high probability. For a finite hypothesis space, the
sample complexity depends on the size of the hypothesis space and the desired accuracy and
confidence levels.

15.Sample Complexity for Infinite Hypothesis Spaces

For infinite hypothesis spaces, techniques like VC dimension (Vapnik-Chervonenkis

dimension) are used to measure the complexity of the hypothesis space and determine the
sample complexity.

16.Mistake Bound Model of Learning

The mistake bound model analyzes learning algorithms in terms of the number of mistakes
they make before converging to a correct hypothesis. It provides a bound on the total number
of mistakes the algorithm will make.

17.Instance-Based Learning

Instance-based learning algorithms, also known as lazy learning algorithms, store and use
training instances to make predictions. They do not explicitly construct a model during training.

18.k-Nearest Neighbour (k-NN) Algorithm

The k-NN algorithm classifies an instance based on the majority class among its k nearest
neighbors in the training set. It is a simple and effective method for classification and regression
tasks.

19.Locally Weighted Regression

Locally weighted regression is a type of regression analysis that assigns more weight to training
instances that are closer to the query point. It creates a local model for each query point.

20.Radial Basis Functions

Radial basis function (RBF) networks use RBFs as activation functions. They are typically
used for function approximation and pattern recognition.

21.Case-Based Reasoning

Case-based reasoning solves new problems by adapting solutions that were used to solve
similar past problems. It involves retrieving, reusing, revising, and retaining past cases.

22.Remarks on Lazy and Eager Learning

• Lazy Learning: In lazy learning, like k-NN, the algorithm delays processing until a
query is made, resulting in faster training but slower prediction times.
• Eager Learning: In eager learning, like decision trees or neural networks, the model is
built during training, resulting in faster predictions but potentially longer training times.
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1.Motivation for Genetic Algorithm

Genetic algorithms (GAs) are inspired by the process of natural selection. They are used to
find approximate solutions to optimization and search problems. The motivation behind GAs
is to simulate the evolutionary processes observed in nature to solve complex problems in a
structured manner.

2.Genetic Algorithms

A genetic algorithm is a search heuristic that mimics the process of natural evolution. It uses
techniques such as selection, crossover (recombination), and mutation to evolve a population
of candidate solutions towards better solutions over successive generations.

3.Hypothesis Space Search

GAs search through a hypothesis space (the space of all possible solutions) by evolving a
population of hypotheses. Each hypothesis is evaluated, and the best-performing hypotheses
are used to generate new ones, thereby exploring the hypothesis space.

4.Genetic Programming

Genetic programming (GP) extends GAs to the evolution of computer programs. Instead of
evolving fixed-length strings, GP evolves tree structures representing programs, which can be
evaluated for their fitness in solving a particular problem.

5.Models of Evolution and Learning

GAs and GP are modeled on biological evolution and natural selection. They embody the
principle of survival of the fittest, where only the best-performing individuals are selected to
produce the next generation.

6.Parallelizing Genetic Algorithms

GAs can be parallelized to speed up the computation. This can be achieved by distributing the
population across multiple processors, allowing simultaneous evaluation of fitness and genetic
operations on different subsets of the population.

7.Learning Sets of Rules

Learning sets of rules involves generating a set of rules from data that can be used to classify
or predict new instances. These rules are typically in the form of if-then statements.

8.Sequential Covering Algorithms

These algorithms learn rules sequentially. They iteratively find a rule that covers a subset of
the training examples, remove the covered examples, and repeat the process until all examples
are covered.

9.Learning First-Order Rules

First-order rules allow for the use of variables, making them more expressive and capable of
representing more complex relationships than propositional rules.
10.Learning Sets of First-Order Rules: FOIL

FOIL (First Order Inductive Learner) is an algorithm for learning first-order rules. It extends
sequential covering to first-order logic, allowing for the induction of rules with variables.

11.Induction as Inverted Deduction

Induction can be seen as the inverse of deduction. While deduction involves deriving specific
conclusions from general rules, induction involves creating general rules from specific
examples.

12.Inverting Resolution

Inverting resolution is a technique used in inductive logic programming to generalize from

specific facts to general rules. It involves reversing the resolution process used in deductive
reasoning.

13.Reinforcement Learning

Reinforcement learning (RL) is a type of machine learning where an agent learns to make
decisions by performing actions and receiving rewards or penalties. The goal is to learn a policy
that maximizes cumulative reward.

14.The Learning Task

The task in RL is to learn a policy that maps states of the environment to actions that the agent
should take to maximize cumulative reward over time.

15.Q-Learning

Q-learning is a model-free RL algorithm where the agent learns a value function (Q-function)
that estimates the expected utility of taking a given action in a given state and following the
optimal policy thereafter.

16.Non-Deterministic Rewards and Actions

In many RL problems, the outcomes of actions are uncertain. The agent must learn to deal with
stochastic environments where the same action can lead to different results.

17.Temporal Difference Learning

Temporal difference (TD) learning is a class of model-free RL methods that learn by

bootstrapping from the current estimate of the value function. It updates the value of the current
state based on the observed reward and the estimated value of the next state.

18.Generalizing from Examples

RL algorithms often need to generalize from limited experiences to unseen situations.

Techniques such as function approximation can be used to generalize the learned value function
or policy to new states.

19.Relationship to Dynamic Programming: RL is closely related to dynamic programming

(DP). Both involve solving Markov Decision Processes (MDPs), but while DP requires a model
of the environment, RL methods can learn directly from interactions with the environment.
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1.Analytical Learning

Analytical learning, also known as explanation-based learning (EBL), involves using existing
domain knowledge to explain and generalize from examples. Unlike purely inductive
approaches that rely on statistical correlations, analytical learning derives general rules from
specific instances by leveraging a perfect or nearly perfect domain theory.

2.Explanation-Based Learning of Search Control Knowledge:

In this context, EBL is used to learn knowledge that can control and guide the search process
in problem-solving tasks. By learning from examples of successful problem-solving, the
system can acquire heuristics or control rules that improve the efficiency of the search.

3.Using Prior Knowledge to Alter the Search Objective:

Prior knowledge can be used to refine or change the search objective in a learning task. For
instance, if the goal is to find the shortest path in a graph, prior knowledge about the graph's
structure can help focus the search on promising areas, thereby altering the objective from
exploring all paths to prioritizing the most promising ones.

4.Using Prior Knowledge to Augment Search Operators:

Search operators are the actions that move the search from one state to another. Prior
knowledge can be used to enhance these operators, making them more effective. For example,
in a game-playing AI, knowledge about effective strategies can be used to refine the move
selection process, leading to better performance.

5.Inductive-Analytical Approaches to Learning:

These approaches integrate inductive and analytical methods to form a hybrid learning system.
For example:

• Explanation-Based Neural Networks (EBNN): Use domain knowledge to explain

training examples and then generalize these explanations using neural networks.
• Inductive Logic Programming (ILP): Combines inductive learning with logic-based
representations to learn rules that are both general and interpretable.

6.Using Prior Knowledge to Initialize the Hypothesis

Prior knowledge can be used to provide a good initial hypothesis, which can then be refined
through inductive learning. This approach helps in starting the learning process with a strong
bias provided by the domain knowledge, thereby reducing the search space and improving
learning efficiency.