32.7.2 - Decision Trees and Random Forest
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What does a Decision Tree do in predicting construction delays?
💡 Hint: Think about how choices can lead to different outcomes.
What is one advantage of using Random Forests?
💡 Hint: How might teamwork improve results?
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What is a Decision Tree used for?
💡 Hint: Consider the function of offering choices based on various criteria.
True or False: A Random Forest uses a single tree for predictions.
💡 Hint: Recall how forests consist of more than one tree.
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Design a sample Decision Tree to predict construction delays based on hypothetical factors: 'Budget Limit', 'Weather Forecast', and 'Worker Availability'.
💡 Hint: Think about how each factor might influence each other.
Explain how you would utilize both Decision Trees and Random Forests in a real-world scenario within civil engineering, considering their respective strengths.
💡 Hint: Recall the benefits of simplifying decisions first, then combining insights for greater accuracy.
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