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Artificial neural network

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At a glance

In machine learning, a neural network (NN) or artificial neural network (ANN) is a computational model inspired by the structure and functions of biological neural networks.

Disciplines
Computer Science · Machine Learning
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Cross-disciplinary bridge — reaches Artificial Intelligence, Biology, Neuroinformatics, Neuroscience, Physiology, Statistics
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8 · 4 relation families
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  • Analogy2
    Cognitive Science, Education, Educational Science, Linguistics, Literature, Philosophy · connects to Generalization, Pattern
  • Artificial intelligence2
    Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science · connects to Artificial neural network, Machine learning
  • Dimensionality reduction2
    Data Science · connects to Overfitting, Unsupervised learning
  • Loss function2
    Data Science · connects to Gradient descent, Supervised learning
  • Optimization2
    Business, Economics, Engineering, Mathematical Modelling, Optimization, Systems Engineering · connects to Gradient descent, Machine learning

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  • This view connects 31 disciplines: Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Biology, Biotechnology, Business, Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Data Science, Design, Discrete Mathematics, Economics, Education, Educational Science, Engineering, Evolutionary Biology, Human-Computer Interaction, Logic, Machine Learning, Mathematical Modelling, Mathematics, Neuroinformatics, Neuroscience, Optimization, Physiology, Probability, Software Engineering, Statistics, Systems Biology, Systems Engineering, Systems Science, Theory of Computation.
  • Artificial neural network is a bridge concept — viewed here through Computer Science, Machine Learning.
  • The connections here span 5 relation families.
  • Information explains 5 concepts in this view (Algorithms, Artificial Intelligence, Biology, Computer Science, Data Science, Discrete Mathematics, Logic, Machine Learning, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Physiology, Software Engineering, Statistics, Theory of Computation).

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