Unlocking Mathematical Wisdom from the Legacy of John Horton Conway for Advancing Machine Learning” It’s not clear exactly which level of math required to begin learning about machine learning, specifically for those who haven’t studied mathematics or statistics at school.
In this article the goal is to outline the mathematical framework needed to develop products or conduct research on machine learning.
These suggestions stem from conversations with machine-learning engineers researchers, educators, and researchers and my own experiences in research in machine learning and industrial positions.
To help frame the math-related prerequisites I first suggest various ways of thinking and strategies for engaging in math education outside of the traditional classroom. In the next section, I will outline the prerequisites for the different types of machine learning that span from high school level statistics and calculus, and the most recent advances in probabilistic graphic models (PGMs).
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At the end of this post, my goal is that you’ll be aware of the math knowledge you’ll require to be successful in your machine learning endeavors however it may look!
To preface the piece, I acknowledge that learning styles/frameworks/resources are unique to a learner’s personal needs/goals– your opinions would be appreciated in the discussion on HN!
An Note about Math anxietyIt appears that many people, including engineers, are afraid of math. In the beginning, I’d like to dispel that mythology of “being proficient in math.”
It’s true that people who are proficient in math have a lot of experience in math. Therefore, they’re accustomed to being stuck when performing math. The mindset of a student rather than their inherent ability, is the most important factor in determining one’s capacity to master math (as evidenced through recent research).
It takes time and effort to attain this level of relaxation however it’s not something you’re born with. This post will help you decide the level of math you require and provide strategies for building it.
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Getting Started
As a soft prerequisite we require a minimum level of familiarity in maths and linear algebra (so it isn’t a problem to do not get bogged down in notation) and also introductory probabilities.
We also encourage competence in programming and we believe it is an aid to learning mathematics in a context. Then, you can tweak your goals based on what kind of work you’re most excited about.
How to Learn Math outside of school I think the most effective method to master math is to have an full-time job (i.e. as students). As a student there’s a good chance that you aren’t surrounded by any structure (positive) the pressure of peers and the resources that are available in the classroom.
For those who want to learn mathematics outside the classroom, I’d suggest studying groups, lunch or take advantage of seminars to help you learn.
They are great sources to help you focus your study. For research laboratories, it could take the form of an reading group. In terms of structure, your group could go through chapters from textbooks and have discussions about lectures regularly while committing the Slack channel to asynchronous Q&A.
Culture plays a significant role in this area. The type of “additional” research is encouraged and rewarded by the management team so that it doesn’t seem like it’s a hindrance to daily results.
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