Neural networks - a layman's guide

David Oldfield

A lucid and non-technical account of neural network systems: how they work, how they differ from other statistical procedures such as regression analyses, why they should be part of a data analyst's toolbox.

Neural networks - a layman's guide

Neural computing is at the cutting-edge of modelling technology.
David Oldfield, of data management specialist Docutag, provides a lucid and not-too-technical introduction to what neural nets are, and what they can do

David Oldfield

THE ELECTRONICS company Sharp recently introduced a microwave oven that 'knows' how long to cook the food for. This product uses a neural network because it would have been too difficult to do using conventional computing methods. A surprising number of other products also use neural networks - from modems to car engine management systems. So even if you...

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