11.5.2 - Sparsity
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Practice Questions
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Define sparsity in the context of recommender systems.
💡 Hint: Think about the number of blanks in a user-item matrix.
What is matrix factorization?
💡 Hint: Consider how you might simplify complex data by breaking it down.
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What does sparsity refer to in recommender systems?
💡 Hint: Consider how many users engage with items.
True or False: Matrix factorization can help uncover patterns in sparse data.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how breaking down data helps us see connections.
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Consider a user-item matrix with 100 rows (users) and 50 columns (items). If there's an average of only 2 interactions per user, discuss the implications of sparsity.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how the limited interactions impact decision-making.
Design a hybrid recommender system that addresses the sparsity problem using matrix factorization and collaborative filtering. Describe how these techniques would work together.
💡 Hint: Consider how each technique can fill in the gaps left by the other.
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