Investigate how machine learning (ML) supports automation through the use of DevOps, robotic process automation (RPA) and business process automation (BPA)
These are 4 separate topics and should not be conflated
SA-AM-02
Distinguish between artificial intelligence (AI) and ML
AI
SA-AM-03
Explore models of training ML
SA-AM-03.01
supervised learning
SA-AM-03.02
unsupervised learning
SA-AM-03.03
semi-supervised learning
SA-AM-03.04
reinforcement learning
SA-AM-04
Investigate common applications of key ML algorithms
SA-AM-04.01
data analysis and forecasting
SA-AM-04.02
virtual personal assistants
SA-AM-04.03
image recognition
SA-AM-05
Research models used by software engineers to design and analyse ML
SA-AM-05.01
decision trees
SA-AM-05.02
neural networks
SA-AM-06
Describe types of algorithms associated with ML
SA-AM-06.01
linear regression
SA-AM-06.02
logistic regression
SA-AM-06.03
K-nearest neighbour
Programming for Automation
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SA-PA-01
Design, develop and apply ML regression models using an OOP to predict numeric values
SA-PA-01.01
linear regression
SA-PA-01.02
polynomial regression
Why is this not consistent with the previous section and do K-nearest?
SA-PA-01.03
logistic regression
SA-PA-02
Apply neural network models using an OOP to make predictions
Significance and impact of ML and AI
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SA-SI-01
Assess the impact of automation on the individual, society and the environment
SA-SI-01.01
safety of workers
SA-SI-01.02
people with disability
SA-SI-01.03
the nature and skills required for employment
SA-SI-01.04
production efficiency, waste and the environment
SA-SI-01.05
the economy and distribution of wealth
SA-SI-02
Explore by implementation how patterns in human behaviour influence ML and AI software development
SA-SI-02.01
psychological responses
SA-SI-02.02
patterns related to acute stress response
SA-SI-02.03
cultural protocols
SA-SI-02.04
belief systems
SA-SI-03
Investigate the effect of human and dataset source bias in the development of ML and AI solutions