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Peter Grant Peter Grant
Updated on May 22, 2025

An Introduction to Bias-Variance Tradeoff

The bias-variance tradeoff describes the inverse relationship between bias and variance, where increasing one decreases the other. Here’s how to strike a balance between the two, so a model learns enough details about a data set without picking up noise.

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K. Jagathish K. Jagathish
Updated on May 22, 2025

How to Split a String in JavaScript

In JavaScript, the split() method allows you to split the string into an array of substrings based on a given pattern. Here’s what you need to know.

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Parul Pandey Parul Pandey
Updated on May 22, 2025

Sorting Data Frames in Pandas: A Hands-On Guide

Pandas DataFrames can be sorted by column, index, multiple columns and more. This tutorial introduces you to the basics.

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Peter Grant Peter Grant
Updated on May 22, 2025

How to Use Float in Python (With Sample Code!)

In Python, floats are a common data type that lets users work with decimal numbers, covering a wider range of values than integers. Check out this quick tutorial on how to make and use floats in Python.

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Zolzaya Luvsandorj Zolzaya Luvsandorj
Updated on May 22, 2025

A Beginner’s Guide to Propensity Score Matching

Propensity score matching is a causal inference technique that attempts to balance treatment groups on confounding factors, so researchers can gauge the treatment’s causal impact on the outcome. Here are the steps to conduct propensity score matching.

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Andrew Plummer Andrew Plummer
Updated on May 22, 2025

Box-Cox Transformation and Target Variable: Explained

Box-Cox transformation is a statistical technique that transforms your target variable so that it resembles a normal distribution. Here’s how to implement it in Python.

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Perez Ogayo Perez Ogayo
Updated on May 22, 2025

How to Fix a CUDA Error: Device-Side Assert Triggered in PyTorch

A CUDA Error: Device-Side Assert Triggered can either be caused by an inconsistency between the number of labels and output units in a model or an incorrect input for a loss function. Follow this guide to fix it. 

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Muriel Kosaka Muriel Kosaka
Updated on May 22, 2025

Basics of Python Generator Functions

Python generator functions allow you to declare a function that behaves like an iterator. It uses the yield keyword to produce values one at a time and only executes when next() is called.

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Artem Oppermann Artem Oppermann
Updated on May 22, 2025

What Is an EMP?

An EMP (electromagnetic pulse) is an intense burst of electromagnetic energy, usually caused by an abrupt acceleration of charged particles.

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Megan McNamara Megan McNamara
Updated on May 22, 2025

What Is Employee Relations?

Employee relations refers to an organization’s efforts to sustain positive, constructive relationships with its employees. Here’s why employee relations is important and how to craft an employee relations strategy.

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