#21 Gradient Descent | Part 2 | Proof | Numerical Gradient | Stopping Criteria

Welcome to 'Machine Learning for Engineering & Science Applications' course ! This lecture expands on gradient descent, exploring techniques for calculating gradients numerically. It covers numerical differentiation and automatic differentiation, methods used when analytical expressions are not readily available. Additionally, it discusses the importance of defining stopping criteria for gradient descent algorithms to ensure convergence and efficient computation. NPTEL Courses permit certifications that can be used for Course Credits in Indian Universities as per the UGC and AICTE notifications. To understand various certification options for this course, please visit https://nptel.ac.in/courses/106106198 #GradientDescent #NumericalDifferentiation #AutomaticDifferentiation #StoppingCriteria