6.5 - Comparison of Optimization Methods
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What does LP stand for?
💡 Hint: It involves linear functions.
What type of problems does NLP address?
💡 Hint: Think of curves and non-straight lines.
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Which method is effective for linear problems?
💡 Hint: Think about straight lines in equations.
Can Gradient Descent be used for both linear and nonlinear problems?
💡 Hint: Consider its generality.
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You need to decide between Linear Programming and Nonlinear Programming for a project that involves maximizing profit with exponential cost growth. Which method would you choose and what justifies your selection?
💡 Hint: Identify if your constraints or functions relate linearly or not.
You are tasked with training a machine learning model and must choose an optimization method. Your dataset is large, and you want quick results. What method would you choose and why?
💡 Hint: Look for methods that can quickly adapt to changing data.
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