A Gentle Introduction to Machine Learning

Machine Learning is one of those things that is chock full of hype and confusion terminology. In this StatQuest, we cut through all of that to get at the most basic ideas that make a foundation for the whole thing. These ideas are simple and easy to understand. After watching this StatQuest, you'll be ready to learn all kinds of new and exciting things about Machine Learning.

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0:00 Awesome song and introduction
0:35 A silly example of classification
2:24 A silly example of regression
3:37 The Bias/Variance Tradeoff
8:15 Fancy machine learning
8:56 Evaluating the performances of a decision tree
11:12 Summary of concepts and main ideas

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[mainulislam]

taking a moment to appreciate how you have created videos after videos on abstract concepts using colorful geometric shapes and visual aids, not to mention your equally sustaining enthusiasm in every video that I have seen so far. Thank you.

[dimitrispavlakis]

Just goes to show you that sometimes its not the material that is difficult, it is how it is taught, and that great teachers can inspire great scientists.

[smartinezai]

This is truly the most amazing introduction to ML I've ever seen

[observer]

I wish I knew this channel before!!! I dropped machine learning class bec. it was too hard but you make it so easy to understand! You deserve a lot of subscribers... Thank you.

[mohamedreyaz]

Found your channel when I asked chatGPT some good resources to learn Machine Learning and BAM!! I have been binge watching your videos ever since. Absolutely love how you make complex topics so simple and easy to understand. You are truly a great teacher!! Thanks a ton!

[Jack_______oh]

I'm 8 minutes in and this is fantastic so far. It feels like I'm back in school with a fun but intelligent teacher. Appreciate the video!

[heinzin]

BAM!!! realy love this channel since learning stat

[sdr]

You, sir, are the definition of an amazing teacher! I love your videos, please someday make an online course. Cheers from Argentina

[loden]

So glad I found this channel. Started my ML learning journey and this refreshing pedagogical approach with humor and music really lends itself well to those like me who may find regular teaching content monotonous. Thanks!!!

[rev_match]

This is where every ML student eventually gonna end up!

[pkr]

The best playlist on ML out there, to the point, lots of details and fun to watch!

[javedmatrah]

This is simply the best ML Introduction.

[ahsanmuhammad]

You sir are a legend. A request to everyone to pls watch ads to support this amazing channel. Thats the least we could do

[ArjunKalidas]

oh man.. I laughed my a** off. Such an interesting way to teach ML. Great work. I became your fan instantly.

[AnushreeBose]

BAM! This is brilliant! I dread maths. Your video made me learn without feeling any anxiety. More power to you!

[UmmedChoudhary-ttcg]

This is one of the great introduction of machine learning i have ever seen in youtube. thank you man for your efforts

[defendingbelief]

I have watched lots of videos to understand the concept of machine learning. But, this simple introductory video was enough for me to fall in love with the channel. No other videos, not even the academic lectures on the topic, makes abstract concept as clear as your simple and fun videos. Appreciate your efforts. Best wishes!

[judeleon]

I stumble on this channel and got stuck here. A lovely way to present a topic

[dedushkafrost]

Mr Joshua. i've never felt so interested waching statistics videos until i met your channel. BAM!

[clerpington_the_fifth]

As a fellow Josh, I approve this message. I am starting out my ML journey, and you are helping more than you know. Thank you!