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What does R-squared measure in regression analysis?
What does R-squared measure in regression analysis?
- Model complexity
- Accuracy of the model predictions
- Variability of the response data around its mean (correct)
- Number of independent variables
Why is Adjusted R-Squared considered more accurate than R-Squared?
Why is Adjusted R-Squared considered more accurate than R-Squared?
- It is always between 0 and 100%
- It indicates the model's explanatory power
- It is easier to calculate
- It accounts for the number of independent variables in the model (correct)
What does the p-value determine in regression analysis?
What does the p-value determine in regression analysis?
- Number of predictor variables
- Influence of independent variables on the dependent variable (correct)
- Model accuracy
- R-Squared value
In classification trees, what is typically asked at each node?
In classification trees, what is typically asked at each node?
Which data mining technique is described as the least powerful but easiest to implement?
Which data mining technique is described as the least powerful but easiest to implement?
What is the main purpose of regression analysis?
What is the main purpose of regression analysis?
What is the purpose of dividing a training set into a training set and a test set?
What is the purpose of dividing a training set into a training set and a test set?
Why is overfitting a concern when creating a model?
Why is overfitting a concern when creating a model?
What does pruning involve in the context of classification trees?
What does pruning involve in the context of classification trees?
What is a false positive in the context of model predictions?
What is a false positive in the context of model predictions?
In what scenario would an extremely low error percentage be required for a model?
In what scenario would an extremely low error percentage be required for a model?
Why is it important to balance the simplicity and accuracy of a classification tree?
Why is it important to balance the simplicity and accuracy of a classification tree?
