Practice Importance Of Non-linearity (7.2.1) - Deep Learning & Neural Networks
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Importance of Non-Linearity

Practice - Importance of Non-Linearity

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main limitation of linear functions in neural networks?

💡 Hint: Think about what simple straight lines can and cannot represent.

Question 2 Easy

Name one activation function used to introduce non-linearity.

💡 Hint: It’s a function used in neural networks!

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Question 1

What is the primary function of non-linear activation functions?

A. To ensure all outputs are linear
B. To introduce non-linearity in models
C. To limit the output range

💡 Hint: Think about what non-linear functions do compared to linear ones.

Question 2

True or False: Linear functions can effectively model complex relationships in data.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of real-world data.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a simple neural network for a binary classification problem. Discuss how you would choose activation functions and why non-linearity is crucial in your design.

💡 Hint: Think about the role of non-linearity at each layer.

Challenge 2 Hard

Considering a dataset that exhibits a nonlinear relationship between its features and target variable, explain how you would confirm that your neural network is adequately capturing this relationship through its architecture.

💡 Hint: Consider ways to evaluate model performance and learning.

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