Practice Practical Applications And Use Cases (6.9) - Ensemble & Boosting Methods
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Practical Applications and Use Cases

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main advantage of using XGBoost in credit scoring?

💡 Hint: Think about its efficiency and performance.

Question 2 Easy

Why is AdaBoost useful in fraud detection?

💡 Hint: Consider why rare detection matters.

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Question 1

Which ensemble method is particularly effective for credit scoring?

AdaBoost
XGBoost
LightGBM

💡 Hint: It’s not about speed; think about accuracy in credit risk.

Question 2

True or False: AdaBoost emphasizes rare instances to improve model accuracy.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of focusing on errors.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Consider a new financial technology startup looking to minimize loan defaults using machine learning. How would you advise them to use ensemble methods?

💡 Hint: Remember XGBoost's strength lies in its accuracy.

Challenge 2 Hard

A retail company wants to forecast demand for their products but faces issues with seasonal patterns. Suggest an appropriate ensemble method and explain why it is suitable.

💡 Hint: Think about speed and scalability when dealing with large inventories.

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