Practice Re-weighing (Cost-Sensitive Learning) - 1.3.1.2 | Module 7: Advanced ML Topics & Ethical Considerations (Weeks 14) | Machine Learning
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1.3.1.2 - Re-weighing (Cost-Sensitive Learning)

Learning

Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is re-weighing in machine learning?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how we might adjust the importance of different examples.

Question 2

Easy

Why is re-weighing necessary?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the fairness of outcomes.

Practice 4 more questions and get performance evaluation

Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the purpose of re-weighing in machine learning?

  • To increase model complexity
  • To address bias in the dataset
  • To simplify feature selection

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about what biases might influence machine learning outcomes.

Question 2

True or False: Re-weighing can lead to more equitable outcomes in machine learning.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider the impacts of bias on different groups.

Solve and get performance evaluation

Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

Design a re-weighing strategy for a healthcare model predicting patient outcomes based on demographic data.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider which groups are underrepresented in your dataset.

Question 2

Assess the potential risks of implementing re-weighing without careful consideration.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about how balancing one group could unintentionally shift biases against another group.

Challenge and get performance evaluation