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Linear models are an example of selection and tuning methods.
Linear models are an example of selection and tuning methods.
True
The term 'Equa-' refers specifically to nonlinear models.
The term 'Equa-' refers specifically to nonlinear models.
False
A polynomial degree of 1 is associated with high bias and low variance.
A polynomial degree of 1 is associated with high bias and low variance.
True
The only model being discussed is a linear model.
The only model being discussed is a linear model.
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The number '200' appears multiple times in the provided content.
The number '200' appears multiple times in the provided content.
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Increasing the regularisation strength parameter λ results in a more complex model.
Increasing the regularisation strength parameter λ results in a more complex model.
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Iterative criteria is unrelated to tuning in model selection.
Iterative criteria is unrelated to tuning in model selection.
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LASSO is one of the approaches used for regularisation in linear models.
LASSO is one of the approaches used for regularisation in linear models.
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When λ is large, the model parameters are not penalised significantly.
When λ is large, the model parameters are not penalised significantly.
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More regularisation generally increases the variance of a model.
More regularisation generally increases the variance of a model.
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The tradeoff between bias and variance can be managed through the regularisation strength parameter λ.
The tradeoff between bias and variance can be managed through the regularisation strength parameter λ.
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A polynomial degree of 14 is typically associated with low bias and high variance.
A polynomial degree of 14 is typically associated with low bias and high variance.
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Regularisation cannot help improve generalisation error if a model is overfitting.
Regularisation cannot help improve generalisation error if a model is overfitting.
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Higher model complexity always leads to lower error rates.
Higher model complexity always leads to lower error rates.
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Regularization techniques like LASSO and Ridge regression help in reducing model overfitting.
Regularization techniques like LASSO and Ridge regression help in reducing model overfitting.
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The bias-variance tradeoff involves balancing the model's tendency to underfit and overfit.
The bias-variance tradeoff involves balancing the model's tendency to underfit and overfit.
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Polynomial regression always results in better fitting than linear regression.
Polynomial regression always results in better fitting than linear regression.
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The degree of a polynomial model has no effect on its complexity.
The degree of a polynomial model has no effect on its complexity.
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Both training error and cross-validation error can be high in underfitting scenarios.
Both training error and cross-validation error can be high in underfitting scenarios.
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Model complexity can be defined solely based on the number of parameters used.
Model complexity can be defined solely based on the number of parameters used.
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Feature selection is unrelated to regularization in model tuning.
Feature selection is unrelated to regularization in model tuning.
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L1-regularisation increases the contribution of features by driving coefficients to zero.
L1-regularisation increases the contribution of features by driving coefficients to zero.
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Regularisation is used to manage the complexity of a model in order to improve its generalisation.
Regularisation is used to manage the complexity of a model in order to improve its generalisation.
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Standardized coefficients are not typically associated with regularisation techniques.
Standardized coefficients are not typically associated with regularisation techniques.
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Higher regularisation strength parameter λ leads to a simpler model by penalising model parameters more heavily.
Higher regularisation strength parameter λ leads to a simpler model by penalising model parameters more heavily.
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Feature selection through regularisation is irrelevant when using linear models.
Feature selection through regularisation is irrelevant when using linear models.
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Ridge regression aims to achieve coefficient estimates that fit the data well by minimizing the R-squared value.
Ridge regression aims to achieve coefficient estimates that fit the data well by minimizing the R-squared value.
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The tuning parameter λ in ridge regression must always be greater than 1.
The tuning parameter λ in ridge regression must always be greater than 1.
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The shrinkage penalty in ridge regression serves to reduce the coefficients towards zero.
The shrinkage penalty in ridge regression serves to reduce the coefficients towards zero.
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In ridge regression, increasing the value of λ generally leads to lower variance and higher bias.
In ridge regression, increasing the value of λ generally leads to lower variance and higher bias.
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Ridge regression involves selecting the best value for the tuning parameter λ through trial and error methods only.
Ridge regression involves selecting the best value for the tuning parameter λ through trial and error methods only.
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Ridge regression is fundamentally different from least squares regression in terms of the estimation approach used.
Ridge regression is fundamentally different from least squares regression in terms of the estimation approach used.
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In ridge regression, if the coefficients β1, ..., βp are large, the shrinkage penalty will have a minimal effect.
In ridge regression, if the coefficients β1, ..., βp are large, the shrinkage penalty will have a minimal effect.
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The tuning parameter λ is not critical when using ridge regression and can be ignored.
The tuning parameter λ is not critical when using ridge regression and can be ignored.
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The tuning parameter $ au$ is used to control the penalty in the regularization process.
The tuning parameter $ au$ is used to control the penalty in the regularization process.
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Regularization helps in feature selection by identifying which features are important to include in the model.
Regularization helps in feature selection by identifying which features are important to include in the model.
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A $eta$ coefficient of zero indicates that a feature has some level of significance in the model.
A $eta$ coefficient of zero indicates that a feature has some level of significance in the model.
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The #1 norm shrinks the penalty effect while the #2 norm has a different impact on the model's coefficients.
The #1 norm shrinks the penalty effect while the #2 norm has a different impact on the model's coefficients.
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The notation $β̂$ refers to the estimated coefficients in the context of regularization.
The notation $β̂$ refers to the estimated coefficients in the context of regularization.
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A higher value of the tuning parameter $eta$ always results in better model performance.
A higher value of the tuning parameter $eta$ always results in better model performance.
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Shrinkage based on the tuning parameter λ effectively reduces the coefficients to minimize model complexity.
Shrinkage based on the tuning parameter λ effectively reduces the coefficients to minimize model complexity.
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The regularization process does not impact the selection of features from the dataset.
The regularization process does not impact the selection of features from the dataset.
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Study Notes
Learning Objectives
- To understand the trade-off between model complexity and error.
- To understand bias and variance of a model.
- To understand regularisation as an approach to overfitting.
Outline of Lecture
- Introduction to model complexity and bias-variance tradeoff:
- Defining bias and variance, relating them to model complexity.
- Discussing different sources of model error and their connection to bias and variance.
- Clarifying the bias-variance tradeoff, how it relates to complexity, and optimal balance between bias, variance and model complexity vs. error.
- Introduction to LASSO and Ridge regression:
- Explaining how to tune a model through regularisation.
- Analysing the relationship between regularisation and feature selection.
Recap from Lecture 4
- Information from previous lecture, visualized by using diagram of test data, training data and all data.
Model Complexity vs. Error
- How error metrics relate to model complexity, illustrated by figures of polynomial degree = 1, polynomial degree = 4 and polynomial degree = 14.
Model Complexity vs. Error (Underfitting & Overfitting)
- Graph showing how training error and cross-validation error both increase as the model is made more complex (underfitting).
- Graph showing how the training error decreases to a minimum and then rises again as the model complexity increases (overfitting).
- Defining under-fitting and over-fitting.
Model Complexity vs. Error (Just Right)
- Graph showing a "just right" model where the training error and cross-validation error are low.
Choosing the Level of Complexity
- Importance of achieving a balance between model complexity and prediction accuracy
- Visual representation of polynomial degrees (1, 4, 14) with their corresponding fitting, to illustrate the bias-variance tradeoff through the example of polynomial regression.
Intuition: Bias and Variance
- Intuitive explanation of bias and variance using an analogy of a dartboard. Low bias means the darts are close to the bullseye, high bias means the darts are far from the bullseye, also low variance means darts are close together, and high variance means darts are widely dispersed.
- Definition of bias and variance.
- Ideally, a model has low bias and low variance.
Three Sources of Model Error
- Bias: Failing to capture the relationship between features and outcome variables, leading to consistently poor predictions.
- Variance: Overly sensitive to small changes in input data, resulting in inconsistent predictions.
- Irreducible error: Inherent unpredictability in any real-world dataset.
Bias-variance Tradeoff
- Summarising the bias-variance trade-off analogy.
- Finding the right level of model complexity is crucial for achieving a balance between bias and variance.
- Balancing model complexity to avoid underfitting and overfitting
- Explaining the bias-variance tradeoff from the complexity point of view.
Bias-variance Tradeoff: Our Example
- Illustrations of polynomial degrees (1, 4, 14) representing high-bias, just right, and high-variance models.
- Explaining the relationships between model complexity, bias and variance.
Linear model regularisation (or shrinkage)
- Regularization method to control model complexity, adding a penalty to the cost function that scales with the size of parameters.
- This approach, termed shrinkage, penalises complex models.
- Showing the cost function and defining the tuning parameter, λ.
Linear model regularisation (or shrinkage)
- Discussing how the regularisation strength parameter λ controls the complexity trade-off. Describing how lambda influences the model complexity and bias/variance.
- The two regularization methods presented are ridge and lasso.
Ridge regression
- Ridge regression's penalty is proportional to the squared coefficient values.
- The shrinkage penalty associated with ridge regression.
Ridge regression (Example)
- Examples of ridge regression for polynomial regression models of order 9.
LASSO regression
- LASSO regression penalises coefficients proportionally to their absolute values.
- Description of the shrinkage penalty of LASSO regression.
L1 and L2 regularisation
- Explaining L1 and L2 regularisation in terms of norms of a vector.
- L1-norm is the sum of absolute values of elements in the vector; L2-norm is the square root of the sum of squared values.
- Connecting regularisation to L1 and L2 norms.
LASSO and Ridge Regression
- Visual comparison of how coefficients approach zero in ridge vs. lasso regression as λ changes.
- Showing the coefficients plotted for different levels of λ.
Regularisation and Feature Selection
- How regularization can be used for feature selection.
- Regularization shrinks the contribution of features, often driving some coefficients to zero, reducing the number of important features.
- Visualising the effect of L1 regularization on coefficient values.
Feature selection
- Discussing the importance of feature selection for preventing overfitting and improving model performance/interpretation.
- Explaining how feature selection can be performed by removing features.
Regularization: Python syntax
- Showing Python syntax for implementing Ridge and Lasso regression in a machine learning context.
Lessons learned
- Summarising the key concepts covered in the lecture.
- Summarising the use of regularisation and feature selection, and their relationship.
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This quiz explores the concepts of linear models, regularisation methods like LASSO, and the bias-variance tradeoff in machine learning. Test your understanding of model selection, tuning parameters, and the impact of polynomial degrees on model performance. Gain insights into how regularisation influences model complexity and generalisation error.
