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What is the primary benefit of using a behavior policy different from the target policy?
What is the primary benefit of using a behavior policy different from the target policy?
Which method is typically NOT associated with linear function approximation?
Which method is typically NOT associated with linear function approximation?
What could be a significant limitation when using linear function approximation in complex environments?
What could be a significant limitation when using linear function approximation in complex environments?
Which of the following represents a characteristic of non-linear function approximation?
Which of the following represents a characteristic of non-linear function approximation?
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What is one major downside of using deep learning for function approximation?
What is one major downside of using deep learning for function approximation?
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What characterizes Model-Based reinforcement learning?
What characterizes Model-Based reinforcement learning?
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Which of the following algorithms is an example of Model-Free reinforcement learning?
Which of the following algorithms is an example of Model-Free reinforcement learning?
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What is a key difference between Episodic and Continuing reinforcement learning?
What is a key difference between Episodic and Continuing reinforcement learning?
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What is the primary goal of the agent in Continuing reinforcement learning?
What is the primary goal of the agent in Continuing reinforcement learning?
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In On-Policy reinforcement learning, how does the agent learn?
In On-Policy reinforcement learning, how does the agent learn?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding Off-Policy reinforcement learning?
Which of the following statements is true regarding Off-Policy reinforcement learning?
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Why is Model-Based reinforcement learning more computationally expensive than Model-Free learning?
Why is Model-Based reinforcement learning more computationally expensive than Model-Free learning?
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Which scenario is most appropriate for using Model-Free reinforcement learning?
Which scenario is most appropriate for using Model-Free reinforcement learning?
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Study Notes
Types of Reinforcement Learning
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Based on the Agent's Knowledge of the Environment:
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Model-Based RL:
- The agent learns a model of the environment.
- Predicts the next state and reward given an action in the current state.
- Uses this model for planning, simulating future outcomes to maximize expected cumulative rewards.
- More computationally expensive than Model-Free due to model building.
- Best suited for environments with relatively small state spaces and stable dynamics.
- Algorithms: Dyna-Q, model-predictive control.
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Model-Free RL:
- The agent doesn't learn an explicit model of the environment.
- Directly learns a policy or value function through trial-and-error interactions with the environment.
- Less computationally expensive than model-based, avoiding model building.
- Often used when environment dynamics are complex or unknown, or state space is large.
- Algorithms: Q-learning, SARSA, Deep Q-Networks (DQN).
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Based on the Nature of the Agent's Actions:
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Episodic RL:
- Learning process broken into distinct episodes, starting and ending at predefined terminal states (e.g., game completion).
- Typical in games—each game is an episode.
- Agent aims to maximize reward within each episode.
- Easier to implement due to clear episode boundaries.
- Examples: chess match, maze completion.
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Continuing RL:
- Continuous learning process without predefined terminal states.
- Useful for real-world applications (robotics, system control over extended periods).
- The agent seeks long-term cumulative reward.
- More challenging than episodic due to no specific end point.
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Based on the Agent's Ability to Learn Simultaneously:
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On-Policy RL:
- The agent learns by following the policy it is currently learning.
- Policy updates are based on experiences generated using the current policy.
- Simpler and less computationally expensive in some cases.
- Suitable for less complex environments.
- Algorithms: SARSA.
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Off-Policy RL:
- Learns by following a policy different from the policy used to generate experience.
- Learns from data collected using a different policy (behavior policy) than the one it's aiming to learn (target policy).
- Enables learning from diverse samples and more efficient exploration.
- Less affected by the exploration of the current policy.
- Algorithms: Q-learning.
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Based on Function Approximation Methods:
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Linear Function Approximation:
- Uses a linear function to approximate value functions or policies.
- Simpler and more computationally efficient than deep learning.
- Effective for situations where the value function can be reasonably approximated linearly.
- Limitations in very complex environments.
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Non-linear Function Approximation (e.g., Deep Learning):
- Uses deep learning models (neural networks) for approximating complex, non-linear value functions or policies.
- Highly adaptable and capable of complex mapping between states and actions.
- Particularly effective in high-dimensional environments.
- More computationally intensive to train.
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Explore the intricacies of reinforcement learning, focusing on model-based and model-free approaches. This quiz covers how agents interact with their environments, the computational costs involved, and examples of algorithms used in both categories. Enhance your understanding of these pivotal concepts in artificial intelligence.
