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World J Gastrointest Surg. Nov 27, 2025; 17(11): 112058
Published online Nov 27, 2025. doi: 10.4240/wjgs.v17.i11.112058
Table 1 Types of machine learning
Type of machine learning
Methods & data used
Applications
Supervised learningLabeled dataPredicts known outcome, e.g., SVM
Unsupervised learningUnlabeled dataIdentifies hidden pattern in the data, e.g., K-means, clustering
Semi supervised learningHybrid-less labeled & more unlabeled dataUseful when obtaining labeled data is expensive or time consuming
Reinforcement learningLearning through interaction and feedback (based on evolutionary concept of human behavior of reward and punishment)Useful in robotics and natural language processing
Ensemble learningMultiple base models combined to develop more accurate predictive modelEnhance accuracy and reduce overfitting
Deep learningBased on Artificial Neuronal Network inspired by the human brain neural networksUseful in handling unlabeled data, e.g., image recognition, natural language processing


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