Practice Comparison: Bagging vs Boosting vs Stacking - 7.5 | 7. Ensemble Methods – Bagging, Boosting, and Stacking | Data Science Advance
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Comparison: Bagging vs Boosting vs Stacking

7.5 - Comparison: Bagging vs Boosting vs Stacking

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Practice Questions

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Question 1 Easy

What is the main purpose of Bagging?

💡 Hint: Consider how multiple models work together.

Question 2 Easy

In which ensemble technique do models learn sequentially?

💡 Hint: Think about how models can correct previous errors.

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Question 1

What learning type is used in Bagging?

Sequential
Parallel
Blended

💡 Hint: Think about how multiple models are managed.

Question 2

Boosting primarily aims to reduce which types of errors?

Bias only
Variance only
Both bias and variance

💡 Hint: Consider the goal of improving model accuracy.

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Challenge Problems

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are given a dataset that has high variance and is prone to overfitting. Which ensemble method would you choose between Bagging, Boosting, and Stacking? Justify your choice based on the characteristics of each method.

💡 Hint: Think about which method focuses most on variance reduction.

Challenge 2 Hard

If you had to explain the risks of overfitting in Boosting to a non-technical audience, how would you explain it in simpler terms?

💡 Hint: Use everyday learning scenarios to relate concepts.

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