Practice Non-parametric Methods: Overview (3.3) - Kernel & Non-Parametric Methods
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Non-Parametric Methods: Overview

Practice - Non-Parametric Methods: Overview

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

Define parametric methods.

💡 Hint: Think about the structure of these methods.

Question 2 Easy

Give an example of a non-parametric method.

💡 Hint: Consider methods that are adaptable.

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Question 1

What is a key characteristic of non-parametric methods?

Fixed number of parameters
Flexibility with data
Requires predefined structure

💡 Hint: Think about how these methods change with more data.

Question 2

True or False: k-NN assumes a fixed number of parameters.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the nature of k-NN.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze a scenario where choosing a non-parametric method would be more beneficial than a parametric method.

💡 Hint: Consider datasets with high variability.

Challenge 2 Hard

Provide a detailed explanation of the curse of dimensionality affecting non-parametric methods.

💡 Hint: Think about how sparsity relates to the effectiveness of the methods.

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