good course , some part is typical more statistical part shown, even i have good understanding of ML , so new learner will find little typical. rest tutor voice and language is understandable.

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Machine Learning with Python
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Instructors: Joseph Santarcangelo
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Job-ready foundational machine learning skills in Python in just 6 weeks, including how to utilizeScikit-learn to build, test, and evaluate models.
How to apply data preparation techniques and manage bias-variance tradeoffs to optimize model performance.
How to implement core machine learning algorithms, including linear regression, decision trees, and SVM, for classification and regression tasks.
How to evaluate model performance using metrics, cross-validation, and hyperparameter tuning to ensure accuracy and reliability.
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This course just gave me substantial and valuable knowledge on ml algorithms and how to apply it using python. As a result, it was a benefiting journey for me. Thanks a lot for such a course.
Reviewed on Apr 17, 2020
This course was a great taster for machine learning techniques. My only recommendation would be to add more explanation on tuning techniques for models and cover more of the supporting mathematics.
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Frequently asked questions
Python’s popularity in machine learning stems from its simplicity, readability, and extensive libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and scikit-learn, which streamline complex ML tasks. Its active community and ease of integration with other languages and tools also make Python an ideal choice for ML.
Machine learning engineers use Python to develop algorithms, preprocess data, train models, and analyze results. With Python’s rich libraries and frameworks, they can experiment with various models, optimize performance, and deploy applications efficiently.
Python offers a wide range of ML libraries, is beginner-friendly, and has great support for data visualization and model interpretation. It also supports rapid prototyping, making it easier to test and refine models compared to other languages like C++ or Java.
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