Practice Common Kernels (3.1.3) - Kernel & Non-Parametric Methods - Advance Machine Learning
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Common Kernels

Practice - Common Kernels

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is a Linear Kernel?

💡 Hint: Think about the simplest form of relationship.

Question 2 Easy

Describe the Polynomial Kernel in simple terms.

💡 Hint: Remember the role of degree 'd'.

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Interactive Quizzes

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Question 1

What is the formula for the Polynomial Kernel?

K(x,x′) = xTx′
K(x,x′) = (xTx′ + c)d
K(x,x′) = exp(−∥x−x′∥² / 2σ²)

💡 Hint: Think about how polynomial equations work.

Question 2

True or False: The RBF Kernel can only model linear relationships.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider its flexibility in high-dimensional spaces.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Design a classification problem where you choose between using a Linear Kernel and an RBF Kernel. Explain your choice and the expected outcomes.

💡 Hint: Consider characteristics of your datasets.

Challenge 2 Hard

You are given a dataset that is highly dimensional and sparse. Discuss which kernel would perform best and why, also mention any risks involved.

💡 Hint: Reflect on data sparsity effects on kernels.

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