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Navigating the Tightrope: Bias, Variance, and the Intricacies of Machine Learning

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Bragadeesh
Jan 03, 2024
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Picture this: a tightrope walker, high above the ground, carefully placing one foot in front of the other, striving to maintain a perfect balance so as not to lean too far to either side. This spectacle provides a fitting analogy to comprehend the delicate equilibrium between bias and variance in machine learning.

Bias: The Unyielding Performer

Let’s delve into bias first. Envision a performer who rigidly adheres to the same steps, neglecting to adjust to the subtle shifts of th

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