A Hands-On Introduction to Machine Learning

Chirag Shah

Dec 2022 · Cambridge University Press

About this ebook

Packed with real-world examples, industry insights and practical activities, this textbook is designed to teach machine learning in a way that is easy to understand and apply. It assumes only a basic knowledge of technology, making it an ideal resource for students and professionals, including those who are new to computer science. All the necessary topics are covered, including supervised and unsupervised learning, neural networks, reinforcement learning, cloud-based services, and the ethical issues still posing problems within the industry. While Python is used as the primary language, many exercises will also have the solutions provided in R for greater versatility. A suite of online resources is available to support teaching across a range of different courses, including example syllabi, a solutions manual, and lecture slides. Datasets and code are also available online for students, giving them everything they need to practice the examples and problems in the book.

About the author

Dr. Chirag Shah is a Professor of Information Science at the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle, USA. Before UW, he was at Rutgers University. His research focuses on intelligent information access systems that are also fair, transparent, and trustworthy. Dr. Shah teaches in undergraduate, masters, and Ph.D. programs at UW, focusing on data science and machine learning. He has designed MOOCs and taught several tutorials and short courses at international venues. Dr. Shah has written several books, including the bestselling textbook A Hands-On Introduction to Data Science (2020). He has visited and worked with many tech companies, including Amazon, Brainly, Getty Images, Microsoft Research, and Spotify.