Understanding Machine Learning: From Theory to Algorithms by Shai Shalev-Shwartz

Description: Understanding Machine Learning by Shai Shalev-Shwartz, Shai Ben-David Machine learning is one of the fastest growing areas of computer science, with far-reaching applications. This book explains the principles behind the automated learning approach and the considerations underlying its usage. The authors explain the hows and whys of machine-learning algorithms, making the field accessible to both students and practitioners. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Machine learning is one of the fastest growing areas of computer science, with far-reaching applications. The aim of this textbook is to introduce machine learning, and the algorithmic paradigms it offers, in a principled way. The book provides a theoretical account of the fundamentals underlying machine learning and the mathematical derivations that transform these principles into practical algorithms. Following a presentation of the basics, the book covers a wide array of central topics unaddressed by previous textbooks. These include a discussion of the computational complexity of learning and the concepts of convexity and stability; important algorithmic paradigms including stochastic gradient descent, neural networks, and structured output learning; and emerging theoretical concepts such as the PAC-Bayes approach and compression-based bounds. Designed for advanced undergraduates or beginning graduates, the text makes the fundamentals and algorithms of machine learning accessible to students and non-expert readers in statistics, computer science, mathematics and engineering. Author Biography Shai Shalev-Shwartz is an Associate Professor at the School of Computer Science and Engineering at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. Shai Ben-David is a Professor in the School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, Canada. Table of Contents 1. Introduction; Part I. Foundations: 2. A gentle start; 3. A formal learning model; 4. Learning via uniform convergence; 5. The bias-complexity trade-off; 6. The VC-dimension; 7. Non-uniform learnability; 8. The runtime of learning; Part II. From Theory to Algorithms: 9. Linear predictors; 10. Boosting; 11. Model selection and validation; 12. Convex learning problems; 13. Regularization and stability; 14. Stochastic gradient descent; 15. Support vector machines; 16. Kernel methods; 17. Multiclass, ranking, and complex prediction problems; 18. Decision trees; 19. Nearest neighbor; 20. Neural networks; Part III. Additional Learning Models: 21. Online learning; 22. Clustering; 23. Dimensionality reduction; 24. Generative models; 25. Feature selection and generation; Part IV. Advanced Theory: 26. Rademacher complexities; 27. Covering numbers; 28. Proof of the fundamental theorem of learning theory; 29. Multiclass learnability; 30. Compression bounds; 31. PAC-Bayes; Appendix A. Technical lemmas; Appendix B. Measure concentration; Appendix C. Linear algebra. Review This elegant book covers both rigorous theory and practical methods of machine learning. This makes it a rather unique resource, ideal for all those who want to understand how to find structure in data. Bernhard Schoelkopf, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems, Germany This is a timely text on the mathematical foundations of machine learning, providing a treatment that is both deep and broad, not only rigorous but also with intuition and insight. It presents a wide range of classic, fundamental algorithmic and analysis techniques as well as cutting-edge research directions. This is a great book for anyone interested in the mathematical and computational underpinnings of this important and fascinating field. Avrim Blum, Carnegie Mellon University This text gives a clear and broadly accessible view of the most important ideas in the area of full information decision problems. Written by two key contributors to the theoretical foundations in this area, it covers the range from theoretical foundations to algorithms, at a level appropriate for an advanced undergraduate course. Peter L. Bartlett, University of California, Berkeley "This elegant book covers both rigorous theory and practical methods of machine learning. This makes it a rather unique resource, ideal for all those who want to understand how to find structure in data." Bernhard Schoelkopf, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems "This is a timely text on the mathematical foundations of machine learning, providing a treatment that is both deep and broad, not only rigorous but also with intuition and insight. It presents a wide range of classic, fundamental algorithmic and analysis techniques as well as cutting-edge research directions. This is a great book for anyone interested in the mathematical and computational underpinnings of this important and fascinating field." Avrim Blum, Carnegie Mellon University "This text gives a clear and broadly accessible view of the most important ideas in the area of full information decision problems. Written by two key contributors to the theoretical foundations in this area, it covers the range from theoretical foundations to algorithms, at a level appropriate for an advanced undergraduate course." Peter L. Bartlett, University of California, Berkeley Review Quote "This elegant book covers both rigorous theory and practical methods of machine learning. This makes it a rather unique resource, ideal for all those who want to understand how to find structure in data." Bernhard Schlkopf, Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems Promotional "Headline" Introduces machine learning and its algorithmic paradigms, explaining the principles behind automated learning approaches and the considerations underlying their usage. Description for Bookstore Machine learning is one of the fastest growing areas of computer science, with far-reaching applications. This book explains the principles behind the automated learning approach and the considerations underlying its usage. The authors explain the hows and whys of machine-learning algorithms, making the field accessible to both students and practitioners. Description for Library Machine learning is one of the fastest growing areas of computer science, with far-reaching applications. This book explains the principles behind the automated learning approach and the considerations underlying its usage. The authors explain the hows and whys of machine-learning algorithms, making the field accessible to both students and practitioners. Details ISBN1107057132 Author Shai Ben-David Publisher Cambridge University Press Year 2014 ISBN-10 1107057132 ISBN-13 9781107057135 Format Hardcover Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle From Theory to Algorithms Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 006.31 Media Book Publication Date 2014-05-19 Short Title UNDERSTANDING MACHINE LEARNING Language English Pages 410 Affiliation University of Waterloo, Ontario Audience Professional and Scholarly UK Release Date 2014-05-19 AU Release Date 2014-05-19 NZ Release Date 2014-05-19 Illustrations Worked examples or Exercises; 1 Halftones, unspecified; 46 Line drawings, unspecified We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:168648160;

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