Neural Networks

1. Overview

1.1. Definition:

Neural Networks are computational models inspired by the human brain's interconnected neuron structure, designed to recognize patterns and relationships in data.

1.2. Components:

  • Neurons (Nodes): Basic processing units analogous to neurons in the brain.
  • Layers:
    • Input Layer: Receiving data input, each neuron represents a feature of the input data.
    • Hidden Layers: Intermediate layers that transform inputs through weights and activation functions.
    • Output Layer: Produces the final prediction or output of the model.

1.3. Key Concepts:

  • Weights and Biases: Parameters that are learned and adjusted during training to minimize error.
  • Activation Functions: Introduce non-linearity into the model (e.g., ReLU, Sigmoid, Tanh).
  • Backpropagation: Training algorithm that updates weights and biases to minimize the loss function.
  • Loss Function: A metric to quantify how well the model's predictions match the target values.

1.4. Challenges:

  • Computational Costs: High resource requirements for training, especially with large datasets.
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