Scikit-learn
Detailed Guide
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When to Use This Skill
Use the scikit-learn skill when:
- Building classification or regression models
- Performing clustering or dimensionality reduction
- Preprocessing and transforming data for machine learning
- Evaluating model performance with cross-validation
- Tuning hyperparameters with grid or random search
- Creating ML pipelines for production workflows
- Comparing different algorithms for a task
- Working with both structured (tabular) and text data
- Need interpretable, classical machine learning approaches
Example Scripts
Classification Pipeline
Run a complete classification workflow with preprocessing, model comparison, hyperparameter tuning, and evaluation:
python scripts/classification_pipeline.py
This script demonstrates:
- Handling mixed data types (numeric and categorical)
- Model comparison using cross-validation
- Hyperparameter tuning with GridSearchCV
- Comprehensive evaluation with multiple metrics
- Feature importance analysis
Clustering Analysis
Perform clustering analysis with algorithm comparison and visualization:
python scripts/clustering_analysis.py
This script demonstrates:
- Finding optimal number of clusters (elbow method, silhouette analysis)
- Comparing multiple clustering algorithms (K-Means, DBSCAN, Agglomerative, Gaussian Mixture)
- Evaluating clustering quality without ground truth
- Visualizing results with PCA projection
Limitations
- Use this skill only when the task clearly matches the scope described above.
- Do not treat the output as a substitute for environment-specific validation, testing, or expert review.
- Stop and ask for clarification if required inputs, permissions, safety boundaries, or success criteria are missing.