Lecture 1: Introduction to Machine Learning

In this lecture, we introduce machine learning and related basic concepts. It covers the following things:

• Machine learning and its philosophy
• Learning Process
• Machine learning ABC
• Proceptron and its algorithm

Lecture notes:

• Introduction to Machine Learning:

  • Read the integrated notes: here;
  • Read the paginated notes: here;
  • Download the PDF notes: here.

• Proceptron and Its Algorithm (optional):

  • Read the integrated notes: here;
  • Read the paginated notes: here;
  • Download the PDF notes: here.

Reading Guidelines of textbook:

For Lecture 1, it is recommended that you read the following sections in the textbook.

• Chapter 1: Read pages 1 - 14. Extra attention to ‘Notation and Simple Matrix Algebra’ if necessary.
• Chapter 2: Read sections 2.1, pages 15 - 28.

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