Calculus: Derivatives with Linear and Quadratic Functions & Partial Derivatives

Linear functions change at a constant rate and that in turn makes the rate of change of a linear function a constant. This and other related insights into linear and other mathematical functions can be quantified using calculus. Through this course youll examine the steps involved in applying the differentiation operation to study a moving particle. Youll then understand how the partial derivative of a function that depends on multiple independent variables is computed with respect to one of those independent variables by holding all other independent variables constant. This course will also allow you to investigate how partial derivatives play a crucial role in the training phase of building a machine learning (ML) model. Upon completion of this course you will be able to compute the partial derivative of a function that depends on multiple independent variables and better understand the training process of a machine learning model.