Neural networks are the backbone of deep learning, mimicking the human brain's structure. They consist of interconnected neurons that process and transmit information, enabling machines to learn complex patterns and make predictions from data.
This section covers the fundamentals of neural networks, including their structure and training process. We'll explore key concepts like activation functions, backpropagation , and optimization techniques that power these powerful machine learning models.
Artificial Neural Networks
Structure of Artificial Neural Networks
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Artificial Neuron fundamental building block of artificial neural networks
Receives inputs from other neurons or external sources
Applies weights to the inputs to determine their importance
Sums the weighted inputs and applies an activation function to produce an output
Activation Function determines the output of a neuron based on its input
Common activation functions include sigmoid, tanh, and ReLU (Rectified Linear Unit)
Introduces non-linearity into the neural network, enabling it to learn complex patterns
Feedforward Neural Network consists of layers of neurons connected in a forward direction
Input layer receives the initial data
Output layer produces the final predictions or classifications
Information flows from the input layer through the hidden layers to the output layer
Hidden Layers are the layers between the input and output layers
Enable the neural network to learn more complex representations of the input data
Increasing the number of hidden layers creates a deeper neural network (deep learning)
Weights and Biases are learnable parameters of the neural network
Weights determine the strength of connections between neurons
Biases provide an additional degree of freedom to shift the activation function
Training Neural Networks
Optimization Techniques for Neural Networks
Backpropagation algorithm used to train neural networks
Calculates the gradient of the loss function with respect to the weights and biases
Propagates the error backward through the network to update the parameters
Enables the network to learn from its mistakes and improve its performance
Gradient Descent optimization algorithm used to minimize the loss function
Iteratively adjusts the weights and biases in the direction of steepest descent of the loss function
Stochastic Gradient Descent (SGD) performs updates based on small batches of training data
Variants like Adam , RMSprop , and Adagrad adapt the learning rate for each parameter
Loss Function measures the discrepancy between the predicted and actual outputs
Common loss functions include Mean Squared Error (MSE) for regression and Cross-Entropy for classification
Provides a quantitative measure of how well the neural network is performing
Learning Rate determines the step size at which the weights and biases are updated during gradient descent
Higher learning rates lead to faster convergence but may overshoot the optimal solution
Lower learning rates result in slower convergence but are more likely to find the optimal solution
Overfitting occurs when a model performs well on the training data but poorly on unseen data
Happens when the model learns noise or specific patterns in the training data that do not generalize well
Regularization techniques can help mitigate overfitting by adding constraints to the model
Underfitting occurs when a model is too simple to capture the underlying patterns in the data
Results in poor performance on both the training and test data
Increasing the model complexity (e.g., adding more layers or neurons) can help address underfitting
Regularization techniques add constraints to the model to prevent overfitting
L1 regularization (Lasso) adds the absolute values of the weights to the loss function
L2 regularization (Ridge) adds the squared values of the weights to the loss function
Encourages the model to learn simpler and more generalizable patterns
Dropout is a regularization technique that randomly drops out (sets to zero) a fraction of neurons during training
Prevents neurons from relying too heavily on specific inputs and encourages them to learn robust features
Helps reduce overfitting by introducing noise and preventing complex co-adaptations of neurons