Introduces Bayesian estimation, covering classical versus Bayesian inference, conjugate priors, MCMC methods, and practical examples like temperature estimation and choice modeling.
Introduces unsupervised machine learning clustering techniques like K-means, Gaussian Mixture Models, and DBSCAN, explaining their algorithms and applications.
Explores the design of a general-purpose distributed execution system, covering challenges, specialized frameworks, decentralized control logic, and high-performance shuffle.
Discusses kernel methods in machine learning, focusing on kernel regression and support vector machines, including their formulations and applications.