Quinlan, J. Ross

J. Ross Quinlan is a prominent computer scientist known for developing decision tree algorithms, such as ID3 and C4.5, which are techniques used in machine learning to automatically identify patterns and make classifications based on data. His work helps computers make decisions by learning from examples, improving applications like credit scoring, medical diagnosis, and data mining. Quinlan’s contributions have significantly advanced how systems analyze complex information, making automated decision-making more accurate and efficient.