5.5.1 - LightGBM
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Practice Questions
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What is LightGBM primarily used for?
💡 Hint: Think about its primary function in machine learning.
What method does LightGBM use to grow trees?
💡 Hint: Consider how trees are built in this algorithm.
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What is the primary benefit of LightGBM?
💡 Hint: Think about how unique data types can affect model handling.
True or False: LightGBM uses a level-wise growth strategy for trees.
💡 Hint: Remember how trees are constructed in this framework.
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Given a dataset with 1 million entries, how would you approach using LightGBM for analysis? Outline your steps.
💡 Hint: Think about the steps from data loading to model validation.
If you notice LightGBM is overfitting your training data, what strategies could you employ to reduce this?
💡 Hint: Review common solutions for mitigating overfitting in machine learning models.
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