Machine learning and artificial intelligence
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can describe artificial intelligence and machine learning, and explain how machine learning differs from traditional programming.
Key learning points
- Artificial intelligence is about computer systems that learn from data or follow rules to perform complex tasks.
- Machine learning is a type of artificial intelligence where computers learn from data and improve over time.
- Machine learning is different from programming because it learns rules from data instead of being told what to do.
Keywords
Artificial intelligence (AI) - computer systems that adjust their outputs based on data or follow rules to perform complex tasks
Machine learning (ML) - a system that uses data to improve its output without being programmed
Programming - the process of writing rule-based computer programs
Common misconception
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are the same thing.
Machine learning is a type of artifical intelligence that helps machines get better at tasks by learning from data, not just following pre-written instructions and rules.
Teacher tip
Ask learners to consider how AI is part of their daily lives. For example, get them to consider how AI is used in social media for content recommendation and video games for non-player character (NPC) behaviour in games.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why do organisations use data science?
Q2.What does it mean to analyse data?
Q3.What is the purpose of data cleaning?
Q4.What is it called when information is unfair or unbalanced, leading to results that do not represent everyone equally?
Q5.Arrange these tasks in the correct sequence for removing bias from data:
Q6.What is the main goal of analysing data patterns?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each keyword to its correct description:
complex tasks using learning or rules
improves by adjusting its output based on data
writing instructions for computers
facts or information
Q2.Which of the following shows a system learning from data?
Q3.What does machine learning use to improve over time?
Q4.What is the main goal of machine learning?
Q5.Put these steps in the correct order for how a machine learning system improves:
Q6.Why is programming still important when using artificial intelligence?
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