Practice Definition - 7.4.1 | 7. Ensemble Methods – Bagging, Boosting, and Stacking | Data Science Advance
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7.4.1 - Definition

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Question 1 Easy

What is the primary goal of ensemble methods?

💡 Hint: Think about what combining models achieves.

Question 2 Easy

Name one ensemble method.

💡 Hint: List any technique discussed in class.

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Question 1

What are ensemble methods primarily used for?

To decrease model training time
To improve predictive performance
To simplify models

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of combining multiple models.

Question 2

True or False: Boosting can reduce both bias and variance.

True
False

💡 Hint: Think about how boosting adjusts its focus with each iteration.

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Challenge 1 Hard

You are given a dataset with significant noise. Describe how you would utilize the ensemble methods discussed to achieve optimal performance.

💡 Hint: Consider the benefits of each ensemble technique in relation to noise.

Challenge 2 Hard

Discuss the importance of cross-validation in stacking and its potential impact on model performance.

💡 Hint: Think about how cross-validation validates model reliability.

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