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2025 3 marks Short answer Software Automation (Year 12) Machine learning in data analysis
NESA HSC Software Engineering Sample Examination + Marking Guidelines (official, 2025)
Describe how machine learning algorithms can be used in data analysis. (3 marks, max 75 words)
Marking criteria
3: Describes how ML algorithms can be used in data analysis. 2: Outlines some features of ML algorithms relevant to data analysis. 1: Some relevant information.
Sample answer
Machine learning algorithms can be trained with a subset of the data to automatically identify patterns and trends within large datasets. The algorithms can handle complex relationships and nonlinearities present in the data allowing for efficient and comprehensive analysis. Machine learning can also be used for predictions and forecasting. These models can learn from new data over time, continuously improving their analysis and predictive accuracy and performance.