Feature Scaling and Data Normalization Quiz
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What is the main purpose of feature scaling in machine learning algorithms?

  • To normalize the range of independent variables
  • To ensure that each feature contributes approximately proportionately to the final distance (correct)
  • To make gradient descent converge faster
  • To facilitate the use of regularization in the loss function
  • Why does gradient descent converge faster with feature scaling?

  • Because it reduces the number of iterations needed
  • Because it standardizes the range of input feature values (correct)
  • Because it reduces the computational complexity of the algorithm
  • Because it reduces the likelihood of getting stuck in local minima
  • What could happen if one of the features has a broad range of values in a machine learning algorithm?

  • It could dominate the calculation of the Euclidean distance (correct)
  • It could cause the algorithm to underfit the data
  • It could cause the algorithm to overfit the data
  • It could prevent the algorithm from converging
  • Why is feature scaling important when regularization is used as part of the loss function?

    <p>Because it ensures that the coefficient of each feature is properly regularized</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the general step in data processing where feature scaling is typically performed?

    <p>During the data preprocessing step</p> Signup and view all the answers

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