Machine learning is a field of study focused on constructing systems that learn and adapt. The field draws on ideas from computer science, artificial intelligence, statistics, neuroscience, mathematics, biology, and others. Below is a mind map that I am developing that reflects my ongoing understanding of machine learning and related topics. The mind map and this blog entry will change from time to time as my own understanding improves and the field continues to develop.
The mind map was prepared using LaTeX and the Tikz mindmap library.