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Introduction to Machine Learning

Make inferences and recommendations using data, train a computer, and consider ethical implications of machine learning.

Example outcome

Lesson details

Learning objectives

By the end of this lesson, students should be able to:
  • Understand the concept of making assumptions from data
  • Collect data and use it to build a recommendation algorithm
  • Train a computer to recognize a pattern
  • Assess machine learning fairness in real-world decision-making

Time to complete

3—5 hours

Audience

  • High School
  • Middle School

Digital tools

  • Icon representing the Maps toolMaps
  • Icon representing the Sheets toolSheets

Skills

  • Advanced formulas
  • Data analysis
  • Organizing data
  • Spreadsheet organization
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