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Question 1
Easy
What does the Hessian matrix represent?
💡 Hint: Think about how curvature relates to optimization.
Question 2
Easy
State the basic formula for Newton's Method.
💡 Hint: Recall the elements involved in the optimization updates.
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Question 1
What is the primary update rule for Newton's Method?
- $$\\theta := \\theta - H \\nabla J(\\theta)$$
- $$\\theta := \\theta - H^{-1} \\nabla J(\\theta)$$
- $$\\theta := \\theta - \\nabla J(\\theta)$$
💡 Hint: Remember the role of the Hessian in the update formula.
Question 2
True or False: Newton’s Method uses first and second derivatives for optimization.
- True
- False
💡 Hint: Think about what second-order means in calculus.
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Challenge Problems
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Question 1
Suppose you have a function $$f(x) = x^2 + 4x + 4$$. Apply Newton's Method starting from $$x=0$$. Calculate the first two iterations.
💡 Hint: Calculate gradients and apply the update rule iteratively.
Question 2
Identify a function where applying Newton's Method could lead to challenges due to a negative or indefinite Hessian. Describe the implications.
💡 Hint: Reflect on conditions under which the Hessian matrix affects optimization strategies.
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