Practice Softmax (9.8.3.2) - Reinforcement Learning and Bandits - Advance Machine Learning
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Question 1 Easy

What does the softmax function do?

💡 Hint: Think about how it selects actions based on their expected rewards.

Question 2 Easy

What are the two main strategies in the exploration vs exploitation trade-off?

💡 Hint: Remember that one is about trying new actions.

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Question 1

What is the primary function of softmax in reinforcement learning?

To calculate rewards
To convert action values to probabilities
To explore the environment

💡 Hint: Consider what the function needs to achieve.

Question 2

True or False: A low temperature in softmax results in higher exploration.

True
False

💡 Hint: Remember the behavior of the softmax function at different temperatures.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

Given the Q-values [0.1, 0.4, 0.2] at a temperature of 0.5, calculate the resultant probabilities using softmax.

💡 Hint: Remember: exponentiate each normalized Q-value, not just the raw Q-values.

Challenge 2 Hard

Consider a scenario where an agent is deciding between three actions with Q-values [10, 1, 0.5]. Discuss the implications of setting a low temperature value for this agent in their decision-making process.

💡 Hint: Balance is essential; think about what happens if the agent only exploits.

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