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Loss Functions

Loss functions quantify how well a predictor approximates the true output values. They are used to measure the discrepancy between predicted and actual values. Common examples include quadratic loss functions that penalize the squared differences.

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Loss functions are essential components in machine learning that help quantify how well a model's predictions align with actual outcomes. They guide the training process by providing feedback on errors, allowing for adjustments to improve model accuracy. Different types of loss functions, such as Me...

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Loss Function
A method to measure the difference between predicted and actual outcomes.

Example: Mean Squared Error is a common loss function.

Mean Squared Error (MSE)
The average of the squares of the errors between predicted and actual values.

Example: MSE = (1/n) * Σ(actual - predicted)².

Cross-Entropy Loss
A loss function used for classification that measures the dissimilarity between predicted probabilities and actual classes.

Example: Used in logistic regression.

Regularization
Techniques to prevent overfitting by adding a penalty to the loss function.

Example: L1 and L2 regularization.

Gradient Descent
An optimization algorithm used to minimize the loss function by iteratively adjusting model parameters.

Example: Used in training neural networks.

Overfitting
When a model learns noise in the training data instead of the actual pattern.

Example: A model performs well on training data but poorly on unseen data.

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Key Concepts

Mean Squared ErrorCross-Entropy LossRegularizationGradient Descent