ML Basics

Question 1

What are the five core steps of the machine learning workflow?

Answer 1

Exploratory Analysis
Data Cleaning
Feature Engineering
Algorithm Selection
Model Training

Question 2

In your own words, describe the 3 essential elements of great machine learning.

Answer 2

The first element is a “skilled chef.” You must make dozens of decisions along the way.
The second element is “fresh ingredients.” The quality of your data determines the effectiveness of your models.
The third element is to “avoid overcooking it.” Overfitting a serious pitfall, and you must take precautions.