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Instance-Based Learning

Instance-based learning, also known as lazy learning, is a machine learning approach where the model learns from specific examples (instances) rather than relying on generalizations derived from a training set. It makes predictions based on similarities between new instances and previously seen instances.

Use Cases

Recommendation Systems

Providing personalized recommendations based on similar user preferences.

Medical Diagnosis

Comparing patient symptoms with historical cases to suggest diagnoses.

Anomaly Detection

Identifying unusual patterns in data by comparing them with known normal instances.

Importance

Flexibility

Adapts well to diverse and changing datasets without requiring retraining.

Contextual Learning

Takes into account specific contexts and variations in data instances.

Pipeline Experiments

Facilitating rapid experimentation in data pipelines by allowing flexible and contextual learning from diverse data sets.

Efficiency

Can handle large datasets efficiently by focusing on relevant instances for prediction.

Analogies

Instance-based learning is like asking for recommendations from a friend who knows your preferences well. Instead of following general advice, you rely on specific instances (recommendations) based on your unique tastes and experiences.

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