Predicting Contact Lens Prescriptions with Decision Trees
Implementing the Decision Tree Algorithm
In this section, we will implement the core logic for constructing a decision tree using the ID3 algorithm. This involves calculating the Shannon Entropy to measure dataset impurity, splitting the dataset based on features, and recursively building the tree structure.
Calculating Shannon Entropy
The firs ...
Posted on Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:23:35 +0000 by PHPiSean
Feature Selection Techniques in Machine Learning: Principles and Implementation
0x00 Introduction
In machine learning, data and features determine the performance ceiling, while models and algorithms merely approach this ceiling. This illustrates the critical role of feature engineering in machine learning applications. In practice, feature engineering is often the key to successful machine learning implementations.
What ...
Posted on Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:18:57 +0000 by detrox
Supervised Learning Algorithms in Machine Learning
k-Nearest Neighbors Algorithm
import numpy as np
import pandas as pd
import matplotlib.pyplot as plt
from math import sqrt
plt.rcParams['font.sans-serif'] = ['Simhei']
wine_data = {'color_intensity': [14.13, 13.2, 13.16, 14.27, 13.24, 12.07, 12.43, 11.79, 12.37, 12.04],
'alcohol_content': [5.64, 4.28, 5.68, 4.80, 4.22, 2.76, 3.94 ...
Posted on Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:30:59 +0000 by tyrol_gangster
Understanding K-Means Clustering: Algorithm, Implementation, and Best Practices
Overview
K-Means is one of the most widely used clustering algorithms in machine learning and data analysis. It fals under the category of unsupervised learning algorithms, meaning it discovers natural groupings in data without pre-defined labels. The algorithm partitions a dataset into K distinct clusters based on feature similarity, where sim ...
Posted on Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:38:49 +0000 by MouseMuffin
An Overview of Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG): Core Concepts and Implementation
What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)?
Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) is a technique that combines information retrieval with generative models. It addresses the limitation of storing all knowledge within a single model's parameters by first retrieving relevant information from an external knowledge source and then using this conte ...
Posted on Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:09:35 +0000 by coho75
Essential Guide to Scikit-learn for Machine Learning
Scikit-learn is a Python library for machine learning, offering efficient tools for data mining and analysis. This guide covers its core concepts and practical usage.
Installation
Install Scikit-learn via pip:
pip install scikit-learn
Core Concepts
Dataset: Data is structured into features (input variables) and labels (target values).
Model: ...
Posted on Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:20:25 +0000 by locell
Iris Species Classification Using K-Nearest Neighbors Algorithm
Dataset Overview
The Iris dataset, collected by Fisher in 1936, is a widely used classification dataset containing 150 samples from three iris species: Setosa, Versicolor, and Virginica. Each species has 50 samples with four features: sepal length, sepal width, petal length, and petal width.
In machine learning practice, data collection is typi ...
Posted on Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:37:31 +0000 by 22Pixels
Understanding the K-Nearest Neighbor Algorithm
KNN (K-Nearest Neighbor) Algorithm
KNN is a classification algorithm in supervised learning that stands out because it can be considered both a model-free algorithm and one where the training dataset itself serves as the model.
KNN Algorithm Principles
When predicting a new value, the KNN algorithm determines its class based on the classes of t ...
Posted on Sun, 31 May 2026 17:36:19 +0000 by Rayhan Muktader
Feature Selection and Variable Importance Ranking with the caret Package in R
Feature selection is a critical stage in machine learning workflows that helps in reducing model complexity and improving predictive accuracy. Ranking features by their relative importance allows practitioners to implement selection strategies such as Top-N (selecting the highest-ranked N features) or Top-percent (selecting features that fall w ...
Posted on Sat, 30 May 2026 22:23:33 +0000 by jeanlee411
Understanding Generalization: The Core Objective in Machine Learning
The Fundamental Concept of Generalization
Generalization represents one of the most critical concepts in machine learning. It describes how well a model trained on specific datasets performs when encountering previously unseen data.
In machine learning workflows, we utilize training datasets to develop models that establish mapping relationship ...
Posted on Sat, 30 May 2026 00:12:16 +0000 by bigdessert