Author Archive | Matthew Mayo

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Tips for Handling Imbalanced Data in Machine Learning

Introduction Imperfect data is the norm rather than the exception in machine learning. Comparably common is the binary class imbalance when the classes in a trained data remains majority/minority class, or is moderately skewed. Imbalanced data can undermine a machine learning model by producing model selection biases. Therefore in the interest of model performance and […]

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5 Essential Classification Algorithms Explained for Beginners

Introduction Classification algorithms are at the heart of data science, helping us categorize and organize data into pre-defined classes. These algorithms are used in a wide array of applications, from spam detection and medical diagnosis to image recognition and customer profiling. It is for this reason that those new to data science must know about […]

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