Machine Learning Quick Reference

Learning curve

The basic premise behind the learning curve is that the more time you spend doing something, the better you tend to get. Eventually, the time to perform a task keeps on plummeting. This is known by different names, such as improvement curve, progress curve, and startup function.

For example, when you start learning to drive a manual car, you undergo a learning cycle. Initially, you are extra careful about operating the break, clutch, and gear. You have to keep reminding yourself when and how to operate these components.

But, as the days go by and you continue practicing, your brain gets accustomed and trained to the entire process. With each passing day, your driving will keep getting smoother and your brain will react ...