5.3.1 - MDP Definition
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Define what an MDP is.
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when outcomes are unpredictable.
What does 'S' represent in MDPs?
💡 Hint: Consider all the possible situations the agent could find itself in.
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What does MDP stand for?
💡 Hint: Look for the full form of the acronym.
True or False: The discount factor (γ) can be greater than 1.
💡 Hint: Remember what the range for γ is.
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Design an MDP for a board game scenario where players can win or lose points based on landing on different squares. Identify states, actions, rewards, and transition probabilities.
💡 Hint: Draw the board to visualize states and actions clearly.
Evaluate the impact of increasing the discount factor on an agent's decision-making process in an MDP. How does this change the optimal policy?
💡 Hint: Consider how more weight on future rewards influences agent behavior.
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