Tips for Choosing the Right Machine Learning Model for Your Data
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Introduction
Choosing the right machine learning model for your data is of major importance in any data science project. The model you select will have a significant impact on the insights you derive from your data, and ultimately determine the usefulness of a project. In this article, we aim to provide practical tips to help new practitioners make informed decisions when choosing machine learning models.
1. Understand Your Data
Understanding the type and structure of your data is the foundation of model selection. Data can be numerical, categorical, text-based, or image-based, each