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Akash Desarda Akash Desarda
Updated on February 28, 2023

Understanding the AdaBoost Algorithm

AdaBoost helps combine multiple “weak classifiers” into a single “strong classifier.”

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Mohammed Alhamid Mohammed Alhamid
Updated on February 22, 2023

Ensemble Models: What Are They and When Should You Use Them?

Sometimes one model isn’t enough. In this guide to ensemble models, I’ll walk you through how (and when) to use ensemble techniques for your machine learning models.

Gokul S. Kumar Gokul S. Kumar
Updated on February 22, 2023

Understanding and Building Neural Network (NN) Models

A neural network is a series of algorithms that identifies patterns and relationships in data, similar to the way the brain operates. Here's how they work.

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Valentina Alto Valentina Alto
Updated on February 14, 2023

Understanding Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) Regression

Linear regression is employed in supervised machine learning tasks. OLS regression can be used to obtain a straight line as close as possible to your data points.

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KSV Muralidhar KSV Muralidhar
Updated on February 08, 2023

Demystifying R-Squared and Adjusted R-Squared

Adjusted R-squared is a reliable measure of goodness of fit for multiple regression problems. Discover the math behind it and how it differs from R-squared.

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Giorgos Myrianthous Giorgos Myrianthous
Updated on February 01, 2023

What Is a Data Set?

Data sets are the basis for many of the techniques performed in data science and machine learning. Here, our expert explains what you need to know.

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Gordon Gottsegen Gordon Gottsegen
Updated on January 30, 2023

Machine learning is changing the way retailers do business

Retailers use machine learning to give shoppers a more personal experience, and businesses are profiting as a result.

Alexandre Zajic Alexandre Zajic
Updated on January 30, 2023

What Is Akaike Information Criterion (AIC)?

AIC is a test with a single number score that determines which machine learning model is best for a given data set. Here’s what you need to know.

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Noah Topper Noah Topper
Updated on January 25, 2023

Is Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Possible?

Artificial general intelligence is the ultimate goal of much research in the field, but is it possible? Our expert says that depends on another question: Is the human brain a computer?

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Richmond Alake Richmond Alake
Updated on January 19, 2023

Understanding Cosine Similarity and Its Applications

Understand the basics behind the technique cosine similarity that is used across different fields and domains of machine learning.

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