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Apache Spark for Machine Learning
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Apache Spark for Machine Learning

by Deepak Gowda
November 2024
Intermediate to advanced
306 pages
7h 57m
English
Packt Publishing
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Feature Extraction and Transformation

Feature extractors and transformers are key components in the field of machine learning and data preprocessing. They help to convert raw data into a suitable and more effective format to train machine learning models. Feature extractors simplify data inputs by transforming them into a lower-dimensional space. Conversely, feature transformers involve modifying or transforming the features themselves into a format that’s more suitable for machine learning algorithms.

Understanding these concepts is crucial for building efficient and accurate predictive models.

In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following main topics:

  • Learning about feature extractors
  • Working with feature transformers
  • Exploring
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