Programming Through Data

The competitive weapon of every organization in this era is data.

Working With Data

This chapter’s big question is: how do we choose the right kind of data to make the best model? Is our data a treasure chest full of gold, or is it more like a Pandora’s box? How can we make sure our data is top-notch in order to build flawless models? It’s kind of like programming, but instead of code, we’re dealing with data.

Our training algorithm is like a supersmart GPS, using the data we give it to make the best route. Remember those trees we made from our original data? Each one could give a different price for a new house.

The training algorithm’s job was to check out all the possible trees, see how they did, and pick the best ...

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