AI & Machine Learning / Method
Machine learning
Definition
Computational methods that learn patterns from data in order to make predictions, classifications, recommendations, or other outputs.
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Machine learning can support analytics and adaptation, but its outputs depend on data quality, objectives, evaluation, and governance.
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Sources and evidence
- LeBOK — 8.4.2 Machine Learning Algorithms in Learning Analytics (direct)
- Modernizing Learning — Ch. 10, pp. 195-198 (supporting)