Practice Soft Margin And C Parameter (3.2.3) - Kernel & Non-Parametric Methods
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Soft Margin and C Parameter

Practice - Soft Margin and C Parameter

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What does the soft margin in SVM allow for?

💡 Hint: Think about finding balance in classification.

Question 2 Easy

What is the role of the C parameter in SVM?

💡 Hint: Recall how it affects margin size.

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Interactive Quizzes

Quick quizzes to reinforce your learning

Question 1

What does a lower C parameter in SVM typically lead to?

A smaller margin
More misclassifications
Higher accuracy on training data

💡 Hint: Remember the role of C in margin adjustments.

Question 2

True or False: The soft margin allows for perfect classification of all data points in SVM.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of soft margins.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given a dataset with a high degree of overlap in classes, discuss how you would set the C parameter. Justify your choice with reasoning regarding bias and variance.

💡 Hint: Think about how the data's characteristics affect C.

Challenge 2 Hard

You are working with a dataset where accurate classification is crucial (like medical diagnosis). How might you approach setting the C parameter, and what are the risks of your choice?

💡 Hint: Consider the implications of C on accuracy versus overfitting.

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