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What method is commonly used for variable selection in linear regression to prevent overfitting?
What method is commonly used for variable selection in linear regression to prevent overfitting?
- Empirical Bayes
- Geometric distribution
- Box-Cox transformation
- Elastic net (correct)
Which technique helps in identifying the most significant variables in a model by penalizing coefficients to zero?
Which technique helps in identifying the most significant variables in a model by penalizing coefficients to zero?
- Lasso regression (correct)
- Principal component analysis
- Factorial design
- Exponential distribution
What is a common consequence of overfitting in predictive modeling?
What is a common consequence of overfitting in predictive modeling?
- K-nearest-neighbor classification
- Cyclic/seasonal effects
- Network optimization
- Misleading correlation (correct)
Which model selection criterion penalizes additional complexity to prevent overfitting?
Which model selection criterion penalizes additional complexity to prevent overfitting?
How does lasso regression differ from ridge regression in terms of variable selection?
How does lasso regression differ from ridge regression in terms of variable selection?
Which technique combines L1 and L2 penalties for variable selection and regularization?
Which technique combines L1 and L2 penalties for variable selection and regularization?
Which R function is commonly used for making predictions from models?
Which R function is commonly used for making predictions from models?
In predictive modeling, which R function is best suited for k-nearest-neighbor algorithm?
In predictive modeling, which R function is best suited for k-nearest-neighbor algorithm?
When building linear regression models in R, which function should be used?
When building linear regression models in R, which function should be used?
Which software package is most suitable for analyzing optimization models?
Which software package is most suitable for analyzing optimization models?
Why might the selected model's expected performance when forecasting the next 36 months be worse than its observed performance on the validation data set?
Why might the selected model's expected performance when forecasting the next 36 months be worse than its observed performance on the validation data set?
What common issue could arise if the selected model was chosen based on its performance on a validation set?
What common issue could arise if the selected model was chosen based on its performance on a validation set?
What risk does overfitting present when using a predictive model for future forecasting?
What risk does overfitting present when using a predictive model for future forecasting?
How does the potential presence of a selection bias affect the chosen model's forecasting capabilities?
How does the potential presence of a selection bias affect the chosen model's forecasting capabilities?
How can changes in the real situation impact the performance of a predictive model over time?
How can changes in the real situation impact the performance of a predictive model over time?
What role does generalization play in evaluating a predictive model's performance for future forecasts?
What role does generalization play in evaluating a predictive model's performance for future forecasts?
