Statistical machine learning bridges the gap between traditional applied statistics and computational algorithms. Its primary goal is to find a predictive function based on observed data. What is Statistical Machine Learning? | IBM
Statistical machine learning (SML) is a framework that uses mathematical foundations —including probability, statistics, and optimization—to build systems that learn patterns and make predictions from data. While often used interchangeably with "Machine Learning," SML specifically emphasizes the statistical models and quantification of uncertainty inherent in those predictions. Core Concepts and Methodologies