Generalization

August 31, 2024 3 min read Definitions

Bias-Variance Tradeoff: Understanding the Balance Between Complexity and Accuracy

Statistics Machine Learning Bias-Variance Tradeoff Model Complexity Generalization Overfitting Underfitting

A comprehensive guide to the Bias-Variance Tradeoff, its historical context, key concepts, mathematical models, and its importance in model evaluation and selection.

August 31, 2024 4 min read Definitions

Overfitting: When Regression Models Fit the Training Data Too Closely

Mathematics Statistics Machine Learning Data Science Predictive Modeling Regression Model Evaluation Generalization

Overfitting occurs in regression models when they fit the training data too closely, resulting in poor generalization to new data.

August 25, 2024 3 min read Definitions

Inductive Reasoning: A Process of Drawing Generalizations from Specific Instances

Philosophy Cognitive Science Logic Reasoning Inference Logic Cognitive Process Generalization

Inductive Reasoning involves starting from specific experiences and drawing inferences or generalizations. It is commonly used in various fields such as science, business, and everyday decision-making.