Practice Choice of Kernel - 3.5.3 | 3. Kernel & Non-Parametric Methods | Advance Machine Learning
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is a kernel in kernel density estimation?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of it as a tool for creating smooth curves from data points.

Question 2

Easy

Name one common kernel used in probability density estimation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: This kernel is bell-shaped and widely applicable.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

Which kernel is known for its smoothness and is commonly used in KDE?

  • Uniform Kernel
  • Gaussian Kernel
  • Epanechnikov Kernel

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the bell-shaped curve.

Question 2

True or False: The Epanechnikov kernel minimizes mean-square error in estimation.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider its unique properties.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

You have a dataset with outliers present. Discuss how you would choose a kernel and bandwidth to minimize their impact during density estimation.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider how different kernels react to extreme values.

Question 2

You are tasked with estimating density for data in high-dimensional space. What strategies would you employ to address the challenges presented?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about dimensionality reduction techniques.

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