Section 1.1: Linear Regression

Linear Regression seeks to establish a relationship between independent and dependent variables by identifying a "best-fit line" that minimizes the distance from all data points using the least squares approach. This method deduces a linear equation that minimizes the sum of squared residuals (SSR). For example, the green line depicted below represents a better fit than the blue line as it maintains minimal distance from all data points.

Section 1.2: Lasso Regression (L1)

Lasso Regression serves as a regularization technique designed to mitigate overfitting by introducing a degree of bias into the model. This is achieved by minimizing the squared difference of residuals while incorporating a penalty proportional to the absolute value of the slope multiplied by a parameter known as lambda. This hyperparameter can be adjusted to reduce overfitting and enhance the fit.

L1 Regularization is particularly beneficial when dealing with numerous features, as it disregards any variables with minimal slope values.

Section 1.3: Ridge Regression (L2)

Ridge Regression operates similarly to Lasso Regression, with the primary distinction lying in the penalty term calculation. It introduces a penalty equivalent to the square of the magnitude multiplied by lambda.

L2 Regularization is the preferred choice when dealing with multicollinearity among independent variables, as it reduces all coefficients towards zero.

Section 1.4: Elastic Net Regression

Elastic Net Regression merges the penalties from both Lasso and Ridge Regression, facilitating a more regularized model. This approach balances both penalties, resulting in superior performance compared to using either L1 or L2 individually.

Section 1.5: Polynomial Regression

Polynomial Regression models the relationship between dependent and independent variables as an n-th degree polynomial, where polynomials are expressed as a sum of terms in the form of k.xⁿ. This method is particularly useful for non-linear data.

Section 1.6: Logistic Regression

Logistic Regression is a classification method that aims to identify the best-fit curve for data. It employs the sigmoid function to convert outputs into a range between 0 and 1. In contrast to linear regression, which uses the least squares method, logistic regression utilizes Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE) to derive the optimal curve.

Section 1.7: K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN)

KNN is a classification algorithm that categorizes new data points based on their proximity to the nearest classified points. It operates under the assumption that closely situated data points are highly similar. KNN is often labeled as a lazy learner, as it retains training data without classifying it until a prediction is needed.

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Section 1.8: Naive Bayes

Naive Bayes is a classification method grounded in Bayes' Theorem, primarily employed in text classification. Bayes' Theorem calculates the probability of an event based on prior knowledge of related conditions.

The term "naive" reflects the assumption that the occurrence of a specific feature is independent of others.

Section 1.9: Support Vector Machines (SVM)

The primary objective of Support Vector Machines is to identify a hyperplane within an n-dimensional space that can effectively separate data points into distinct classes. This is accomplished by maximizing the margin (distance) between the classes.

Section 1.10: Decision Trees

A Decision Tree is a tree-structured classifier that employs a series of conditional statements to determine the path a sample follows until it reaches a conclusion.

The internal nodes represent features, branches denote decision rules, and leaf nodes indicate outcomes.

Section 2.1: Random Forest

Random Forest is an ensemble technique that integrates multiple decision trees. It employs bagging and feature randomness during the construction of each tree, resulting in an uncorrelated forest of decision trees.

This method trains each tree on a different data subset and selects the outcome with the majority vote.

Section 2.2: Extra Trees

Extra Trees is akin to Random Forest, with the distinction lying in how root nodes are selected. While Random Forest utilizes optimal features for splits, Extra Trees selects features randomly, promoting greater randomness and reducing feature correlation.

Section 2.3: AdaBoost

AdaBoost is a boosting algorithm that differs from Random Forest by creating a forest of decision stumps, which are decision trees with a single node and two leaves. Each stump is assigned varying weights in the final decision-making process, especially prioritizing misclassified data points.

Section 2.4: Gradient Boosting

Gradient Boosting constructs multiple decision trees, with each tree learning from the errors of its predecessors. This iterative process aims to minimize residual errors.

Section 2.5: XGBoost

XGBoost is a more refined version of Gradient Boosting that incorporates advanced regularization techniques (L1 and L2) to enhance model generalization.

Section 2.6: K-Means Clustering

K-Means Clustering is an unsupervised algorithm that partitions unlabeled data into K distinct clusters, where K is predetermined by the user.

Section 2.7: Hierarchical Clustering

Hierarchical Clustering forms a hierarchy of clusters represented in a tree structure. It automatically identifies relationships among data and divides them into various clusters.

Section 2.8: DBSCAN Clustering

DBSCAN (Density-Based Spatial Clustering of Applications with Noise) assumes that a data point is part of a cluster if it is close to many other points in that cluster.

Section 2.9: Apriori Algorithm

The Apriori Algorithm is used for association rule mining, establishing relationships between data items based on their dependencies.

Section 2.10: Principal Component Analysis (PCA)

PCA is a linear dimensionality reduction technique that converts a set of correlated features into a smaller number of uncorrelated features, referred to as principal components.

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