7.6 - Real-World Applications of Ensemble Methods
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of ensemble methods?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens when different models work together.
Name one application of ensemble methods in finance.
💡 Hint: Consider the goal of financial institutions.
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What ensemble method is primarily used for fraud detection in finance?
💡 Hint: Consider which method focuses on improving performance through learning from mistakes.
True or False: Random Forest is effective in reducing variance.
💡 Hint: Think about the benefits of combining multiple models.
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Evaluate a scenario where a financial institution uses both Boosting and Random Forest for fraud detection. Discuss the advantages and any potential drawbacks of using both methods in tandem.
💡 Hint: Consider how diversity may benefit outcomes in fraud detection.
Create a hypothetical model for predicting customer churn based on XGBoost. How would you train, validate, and implement this model in a real business context?
💡 Hint: Think about the various stages of model implementation in a business.
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