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Machine learning basics

Senior High 8 questions
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What machine learning basics means

Types of machine learning, data, models and simple evaluation.

Worked example

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Question

In machine learning, a "model" is:

  • A program that has learned patterns from data to make predictions
  • A fashion designer
  • A computer case
  • An internet cable
Answer: A program that has learned patterns from data to make predictions

Working: A trained model is the output of learning — it maps new inputs to predictions based on learned patterns.

Curriculum and exam alignment

Ghana GES SHS syllabusWASSCE

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Related skills

Other AI & Machine Learning skills in Computing, at the same point in the course.

Other Computing topics

Computer BasicsComputational ThinkingProgrammingDigital LiteracySHS ICTUniversity Computing

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Exams that assess machine learning basics

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WASSCEWASSCE practice questionsFree WASSCE practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.GESGES practice questionsFree GES practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.BECEBECE practice questionsListed as a related subject on the BECE practice page.

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