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Machine Learning

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This blog contains some of the most interesting machine learning questions that could be beneficial for the interviews in the Machine learning sphere.   00:00:00 (00) Introduction to the Video / Speaker / ML / Agenda - (1) Core Concepts (2) Python based (3) Scenario based questions 00:03:07 (01) How the can the concept of ML can be explained to a school going kid ........ 00:04:28 (02) What are the types of ML.......... Supervised / Unsupervised / Reinforcement learning (Hit and try / reward & Penalty) / Semi-supervised 00:09:04 (03) What is your favorite algorithm and its explanation 00:09:46 (04) Difference b/w deep learning and M/L 00:11:29 (05) Difference between Classification and Regression 00:12:46 (06) What do u mean by selection bias 00:13:39 (07) Difference b/w Precision and Recall 00:17:03 (08) Explain True Positive (TP), TN, FP, FN 00:18:42 (09) What is a confusion matrix..........used for summarizing the performance of a classification algo 00...

How to Apply For MITACS Projects

 MITACS projects are usually funded by the industry representative and MITACS together. It's a great opportunity for the students/postdocs who are already working with a supervisor in Canadian universities. The process is fairly simple which has been explained below. Go to the following link to find open projects: https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/accelerate/open-projects?field_title_value=&field_project_type_value_i18n=All&field_location_s_where_project_c_country=CA&field_location_s_where_project_c_administrative_area=All&field_location_s_where_project_c_locality=&field_desired_discipline_tax_tid%5B0%5D=6392&page=1 Check the requirements of different projects and click on "Apply" at the bottom of the project description that suits your background and skills.  Fill out the form, attach your CV and submit it. The employer will contact you if he/she finds your skills relevant.  The company and MITACS will apply for the project.  Your academic su...

How to Find a PostDoc

In many fields, a postdoc is the  de facto  next step on the academic career path after earning a Ph.D. (hence the name.) A postdoc is a temporary position that allows a Ph.D. to continue their training as a researcher and gain skills and experience that will prepare them for their academic career. Most postdoc positions are at a university or in industry, but there are some postdocs positions at nonprofits and in government.  The easiest way to get a postdoc is to approach professors that are working in your area, draft a good proposal and a cover letter explaining how you will be a valuable asset for his/her research group. While contacting professors, write a concise email to enlist your publications, attach a CV, Cover Letter, and Research proposal, and request a postdoc opportunity. Sample Email The following email is just for reference, please add, delete, and modify as per your situation.  Dear Prof. xxx I am xxx and I have completed my Ph.D. in Computer Scien...