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Learning Prototype Models for Tangent Distance

Neural Information Processing Systems

Simard, LeCun & Denker (1993) showed that the performance of nearest-neighbor classification schemes for handwritten character recognition can be improved by incorporating invariance to spe(cid:173) the so cific transformations in the underlying distance metric - called tangent distance. The resulting classifier, however, can be prohibitively slow and memory intensive due to the large amount of prototypes that need to be stored and used in the distance compar(cid:173) isons. In this paper we develop rich models for representing large subsets of the prototypes. These models are either used singly per class, or as basic building blocks in conjunction with the K-means clustering algorithm.


Springer has released 65 Machine Learning and Data books for free

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Springer has released hundreds of free books on a wide range of topics to the general public. The list, which includes 408 books in total, covers a wide range of scientific and technological topics. In order to save you some time, I have created one list of all the books (65 in number) that are relevant to the data and Machine Learning field. Among the books, you will find those dealing with the mathematical side of the domain (Algebra, Statistics, and more), along with more advanced books on Deep Learning and other advanced topics. You also could find some good books in various programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, etc.


Springer has released 65 Machine Learning and Data books for free

#artificialintelligence

Springer has released hundreds of free books on a wide range of topics to the general public. The list, which includes 408 books in total, covers a wide range of scientific and technological topics. In order to save you some time, I have created one list of all the books (65 in number) that are relevant to the data and Machine Learning field. Among the books, you will find those dealing with the mathematical side of the domain (Algebra, Statistics, and more), along with more advanced books on Deep Learning and other advanced topics. You also could find some good books in various programming languages such as Python, R, and MATLAB, etc.


10 Best Machine Learning Textbooks that All Data Scientists Should Read

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Machine learning is an intimidating subject. Knowing where to develop mastery around such a massive subject that encompasses so many fields, research topics, and applications can be the hardest part of the journey. Anyone with a background in programming will attest to the value of a good textbook, especially when it comes to a subject as technical as machine learning. Get a quote for an end-to-end data solution to your specific requirements. Whether you're a complete novice or a distinguished mastermind in this field, we at iMerit have compiled the best field guides, icebreakers, and referential machine learning textbooks that will suit both newcomers and veterans alike who are looking to improve their understanding of machine learning.


10 Most Useful Books to Boost your Career in Data Science

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With data ruling the world like never before, the opportunities it has opened in terms of career are immense. Having said that, the career scope in data science is great and so is the salary offered. This field is one of the highly reputed domains and will see even more growth in the years to come. But, what is worth mentioning is that staying updated with the technicalities is the key. Ultimately, you have to stand out from the rest and have an edge over others wherever possible.


Ridge Regularizaton: an Essential Concept in Data Science

Hastie, Trevor

arXiv.org Machine Learning

Ridge or more formally $\ell_2$ regularization shows up in many areas of statistics and machine learning. It is one of those essential devices that any good data scientist needs to master for their craft. In this brief ridge fest I have collected together some of the magic and beauty of ridge that my colleagues and I have encountered over the past 40 years in applied statistics.


LamaHamadeh/DS-ML-Books

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This book provides an introduction to statistical learning methods. It is aimed for upper level undergraduate students, masters students and Ph.D. students in the non-mathematical sciences. The book also contains a number of R labs with detailed explanations on how to implement the various methods in real life settings, and should be a valuable resource for a practicing data scientist.



The Most Important Machine Learning Books

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