Semi-Supervised Machine Learning

We saw before that Supervised learning uses labeled data and Unsupervised uses unlabeled data. Therefore, semi-supervised learning sits in between supervised and unsupervised learning.

The Semi-Supervised uses both labeled and unlabeled data to train a model. The training data includes:

  • Labeled Data (small amount)
  • Unlabeled Data (large amount)

Example – Semi-Supervised Learning

  • Labeled Data: A small set of images of cats and dogs that are labeled.
  • Unlabeled Data: A large set of images that have not been labeled.

Process of Semi-Supervised Learning

  1. The model is first trained on a small set of labeled data (For example: images of cats and dogs).
  2. Then, it uses the patterns it learned to make predictions on the larger set of unlabeled data (Example: set of images with no label).
  3. These predictions are used to further refine the model. The model’s predictions on the unlabeled data help the model to improve.
  4. The model goes through several iterations of learning from both the labeled and the Step 3 predictions, refining its accuracy each time.

Benefits of Semi-Supervised Learning

  • Saves time and resources since not all data needs labeling.
  • Combines the strengths of both supervised and unsupervised learning for improved performance.

Applications of Semi-Supervised Learning

  • Speech Recognition: Often uses semi-supervised learning to enhance accuracy with limited labeled audio data.
  • Web Page Classification: Improves the categorization of web content using a small labeled
    dataset and a large amount of unlabeled web pages.

In essence, semi-supervised learning strikes stability, leveraging both the structure from labeled data and the vast amounts of unlabeled data to create effective models.


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