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Terence Shin Terence Shin
Updated on November 07, 2024

Understanding Feature Importance in Machine Learning

Feature importance refers to techniques for determining the degree to which different features, or variables, impact a machine learning model’s predictions. Here’s why it’s useful and some popular methods for calculating it.

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Noah Topper Noah Topper
Updated on October 30, 2024

Bag-of-Words Model in NLP Explained

The bag of words model is a simple way to convert text into numerical data for natural language processing in machine learning. Our expert explains how it works.

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James Evans James Evans
Updated on October 25, 2024

What Is Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)?

Use RAG to customize large language model outputs.

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Parag Radke Parag Radke
Updated on October 24, 2024

Monte Carlo Tree Search: A Guide

Monte Carlo tree search (MCTS) is a heuristic search algorithm for decision processes. Here’s what you need to know.

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Judah Taub Judah Taub
Updated on October 22, 2024

How to Overcome Algorithmic Confirmation Bias

It’s all about asking the right questions.

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Ellen Glover Ellen Glover
Updated on October 17, 2024

AutoML: What Is Automated Machine Learning?

Automated machine learning (AutoML) refers to automating the tasks of building machine learning models. Here’s a closer look at why the technology matters, its pros and cons, how it’s being used and what it means for the future of data scientists.

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Shanti Greene and Benjamin Weinert Shanti Greene and Benjamin Weinert
Updated on October 16, 2024

How to Evaluate Large Language Models

Navigating LLMs can be daunting. Here are some evaluation strategies designed specifically for tech practitioners and business leaders.

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Oscar Contreras Carrasco Oscar Contreras Carrasco
Updated on September 30, 2024

Gaussian Mixture Model Explained 

A Gaussian mixture model is a soft clustering machine learning method used to determine the probability each data point belongs to a given cluster. Learn more.

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Ali Zonoozi Ali Zonoozi
Updated on September 25, 2024

What Is Matrix Factorization?

Matrix factorization is a powerful mathematical technique frequently used in data science, particularly within the realm of unsupervised learning.

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