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Practice Questions
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Question 1
Easy
What initial prediction does Gradient Boosting use?
💡 Hint: Think about a simple statistical measure of central tendency.
Question 2
Easy
What do we call the values that represent the errors in predictions?
💡 Hint: Consider the difference between actual and predicted values.
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Interactive Quizzes
Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.
Question 1
What is the initial prediction value in Gradient Boosting?
- Zero
- Mean of the target
- Median of the target
💡 Hint: Think about a central tendency measure.
Question 2
True or False: The learning rate in Gradient Boosting controls how much we adjust the model with each learner.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Recall its role in controlling change.
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Challenge Problems
Push your limits with challenges.
Question 1
Create a hypothetical dataset and illustrate how you would apply Gradient Boosting to solve a regression problem. Document each step, including initialization, residual computation, and updating the model.
💡 Hint: Focus on the iterative nature of GBM.
Question 2
Propose a comprehensive strategy for tuning the hyperparameters of a GBM model. Discuss the rationale behind each choice.
💡 Hint: Consider the balance between model complexity and generalization.
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