Classification and Regression Using Automatic Machine Learning (AutoML) – Open Source Code for Quick Adaptation and Comparison

Abstract

This paper presents a comprehensive exploration of automatic machine learning (AutoML) tools in the context of classification and regression tasks. The focus lies on understanding and illustrating the potential of these tools to accelerate and optimize the process of machine learning, thereby making it more accessible to non-experts. Specifically, we delve into multiple popular open-source AutoML tools and provide illustrative examples of their application. We first discuss the fundamental principles of AutoML, including its key features such as automated data preprocessing, feature engineering, model selection, hyperparameter tuning, and model validation. We subsequently venture into the hands-on application of these tools, demonstrating the implementation of classification and regression tasks using multiple open-source AutoML tools. We provide open-source code samples for two data scenarios for classification and regression, designed to assist readers in quickly adapting AutoML tools for their own projects and in comparing the performance of different tools. We believe that this contribution will aid both practitioners and researchers in harnessing the power of AutoML for efficient and effective machine learning model development.