Math for Machine Learning

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About the Course

Build a solid foundation in the math behind machine learning. This course covers key topics including probability, linear algebra, and calculus-based optimization, with a focus on how they power model mechanics and popular ML libraries.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in key statistical distributions and utilize them effectively in real-world applications
  • Apply appropriate sampling techniques and interpret the results
  • Conduct hypothesis testing using both basic and advanced methods
  • Perform vector and matrix operations relevant to machine learning
  • Optimize machine learning models using calculus-based technique

Curriculum

  • Module 1: Statistics - Distributions

    Overview:

    This module explains the essential statistical distributions used in Data Science.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Different types of distribution
    • Formulae in calculating probability
    • Application of the distributions in data science
  • Module 2: Statistics - Sampling

    Overview:

    This module introduces the definitions of key terms and various sampling techniques.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Population vs Sample
    • Central Limit Theorem
    • Sampling Techniques & Applications

  • Module 3: Statistics - Hypothesis Testing

    Overview:

    This module explores the various methods to test hypotheses.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Basic Z-test and T-test
    • One sample vs two sample tests
    • Advanced hypothesis testing
  • Module 4: Vector and Matrix Operations

    Overview:

    This module explains the basics of vector and matrix operations.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Vector addition, subtraction, and multiplication
    • Matrix addition, subtraction, and multiplication
    • Applications of Vector and Matrix Operations
  • Module 5: Solving System of Linear Equations

    Overview:

    This module demonstrates working with linear equations to find possible solutions.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Singular Systems
    • Underdetermined or overdetermined systems
    • Sparse Matrices
  • Module 6: Linear Regression and Collinearity

    Overview:

    This module applies mathematical concepts in linear regression to real-life scenarios.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Simple and Multiple Linear Regressions
    • Collinearity effects
    • Application in Housing data
    • Variance Inflation Factor
  • Module 7: Eigen Values and Eigen Vectors

    Overview:

    This module examines the effects of Eigen values and Eigen vectors on ML models.

    Topics to Cover:

    • What are Eigen values and Eigen vectors?
    • Projection of one vector onto another
  • Module 8: Derivatives and Higher Order Derivatives

    Overview:

    This module uses derivatives to determine the optimal values.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Introduction to Derivatives
    • Calculating derivatives and applications

  • Module 9: Partial Derivatives and Gradients

    Overview:

    This module extends the application of derivatives into partial derivatives.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Introduction to partial derivatives
    • Calculate partial derivatives & gradients

  • Module 10: Taylor Series

    Overview:

    This module applies Taylor Series in ML models.

    Topics to Cover:

    • Introduction to Taylor Series
    • Apply Taylor Series to Sin(x) functions

  • Module 11: Optimization - Gradient Descent

    Overview:

    This module optimizes the models using gradient descent.

    Topics to Cover:

    • What is Gradient Descent?
    • Application to one and two variables
    • Application to linear regression

Tools

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