Grokking Machine Learning

Discover valuable machine learning techniques you can understand and apply using just high-school math.

In Grokking Machine Learning you will

Supervised algorithms for classifying and splitting data

Methods for cleaning and simplifying data

Machine learning packages and tools

Neural networks and ensemble methods for complex datasets

Grokking Machine Learning teaches you how to apply ML to your projects using only standard Python code and high school-level math. No specialist knowledge is required to tackle the hands-on exercises using Python and readily available machine learning tools. Packed with easy-to-follow Python-based exercises and mini-projects, this book sets you on the path to becoming a machine learning expert.

Purchase of the print book includes a free eBook in PDF, Kindle, and ePub formats from Manning Publications.

About the technology

Discover powerful machine learning techniques you can understand and apply using only high school math! Put simply, machine learning is a set of techniques for data analysis based on algorithms that deliver better results as you give them more data. ML powers many cutting-edge technologies, such as recommendation systems, facial recognition software, smart speakers, and even self-driving cars. This unique book introduces the core concepts of machine learning, using relatable examples, engaging exercises, and crisp illustrations.

About the book

Grokking Machine Learning presents machine learning algorithms and techniques in a way that anyone can understand. This book skips the confused academic jargon and offers clear explanations that require only basic algebra. As you go, you’ll build interesting projects with Python, including models for spam detection and image recognition. You’ll also pick up practical skills for cleaning and preparing data.

What's inside

Supervised algorithms for classifying and splitting data

Methods for cleaning and simplifying data

Machine learning packages and tools

Neural networks and ensemble methods for complex datasets

About the reader

For readers who know basic Python. No machine learning knowledge necessary.

About the author

Luis G. Serrano is a research scientist in quantum artificial intelligence. Previously, he was a Machine Learning Engineer at Google and Lead Artificial Intelligence Educator at Apple.

Table of Contents

1 What is machine learning? It is common sense, except done by a computer

2 Types of machine learning

3 Drawing a line close to our Linear regression

4 Optimizing the training Underfitting, overfitting, testing, and regularization

5 Using lines to split our The perceptron algorithm

6 A continuous approach to splitting Logistic classifiers

7 How do you measure classification models? Accuracy and its friends

8 Using probability to its The naive Bayes model

9 Splitting data by asking Decision trees

10 Combining building blocks to gain more Neural networks

11 Finding boundaries with Support vector machines and the kernel method

12 Combining models to maximize Ensemble learning

13 Putting it all in A real-life example of data engineering and machine learning