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Overfitting & Underfitting in Machine Learning
Last updated: 24th August, 2024 The performance of the machine learning models on unseen datasets depends upon two key concepts called underfitting and overfitting. In this post, you will learn about these concepts and more. In addition, you will also get a chance to test your understanding by attempting the quiz. The quiz will help you prepare well for data scientist interviews. Introduction to Overfitting & Underfitting Assuming an independent and identically distributed (I.I.d) dataset, when the prediction error on both the training and validation dataset is high, and the difference between them is very minimal, the model is said to have underfitted. In this scenario, it becomes cumbersome to …
Bias-Variance Trade-off in Machine Learning: Examples
Last updated: 1st May, 2024 The bias-variance trade-off is a fundamental concept in machine learning that presents a challenging dilemma for data scientists. It relates to the problem of simultaneously minimizing two sources of residual error that prevent supervised learning algorithms from generalizing beyond their training data. These two sources of error are related to Bias and Variance. Bias-related errors refer to the error due to overly simplistic machine learning models. Variance-related errors refer to the error due to too much complexity in the models. In this post, you will learn about the concepts of bias & variance in the machine learning (ML) models. You will learn about the tradeoff between bias …
Validation Techniques for Machine Learning Models: Examples
Last updated: 4th Jan, 2024 In the realm of machine learning, the emphasis increasingly shifts towards solving real-world problems with high-quality models. Creating high performant models does not not just depend on raw computational power or theoretical knowledge, but crucially on the ability to systematically conduct and learn from a myriad of different models by trying with hypothesis and related experiments including different algorithms, datasets / features, hyperparameters, etc. This is where the importance of a robust validation strategy and related techniques becomes paramount. Validation techniques, in essence, are the methodologies employed to accurately assess a model’s errors and to gauge how its performance fluctuates with different experiments. The primary …
30+ Logistic Regression Interview Questions & Answers
Last updated: 29th Nov, 2023 This page lists down the practice tests / interview questions and answers for Logistic regression in machine learning. Those wanting to test their machine learning knowledge in relation with logistic regression would find these practice tests very useful. The goal for these practice tests is to help you check your knowledge in logistic regression machine learning models from time-to-time. More importantly, when you are preparing for interviews, these practice tests are intended to be handy enough. Those going for freshers / intern interviews in the area of machine learning would also find these practice tests / interview questions to be very helpful. These test primarily focus on …
Encoder Only Transformer Models Quiz / Q&A
Are you intrigued by the revolutionary world of transformer architectures? Have you ever wondered how encoder-only transformer models like BERT, ELECTRA, or DeBERTa have reshaped the landscape of Natural Language Processing (NLP)? The rapid advancement of machine learning has led to the creation of numerous transformer architectures, each with unique features, applications, and underlying mechanics. Whether you’re a data scientist, machine learning engineer, generative AI enthusiast, or a student eager to deepen your understanding, this quiz offers an engaging and informative way to assess your knowledge and sharpen your skills. It would also help you prepare for your interviews on this topic. Encoder-only transformer models have become a cornerstone in …
Quiz: BERT & GPT Transformer Models Q&A
Are you fascinated by the world of natural language processing and the cutting-edge generative AI models that have revolutionized the way machines understand human language? Two such large language models (LLMs), BERT and GPT, stand as pillars in the field, each with unique architectures and capabilities. But how well do you know these models? In this quiz blog, we will challenge your knowledge and understanding of these two groundbreaking technologies. Before you dive into the quiz, let’s explore an overview of BERT and GPT. BERT (Bidirectional Encoder Representations from Transformers) BERT is known for its bidirectional processing of text, allowing it to capture context from both sides of a word …
Neural Networks Interview Questions – Quiz #45
Are you preparing for a job interview in the field of deep learning or neural networks? If so, you’re likely aware of how complex and technical these topics can be. In order to help you prepare, we’ve put together a list of common neural network interview questions and answers in form of multiple-choice quiz. The quiz in this blog post covers basic concepts related to neural network layers, perceptron, multilayer perceptron, activation functions, feedforward networks, backpropagation, and more. We’ve included 15 multiple-choice questions, as well as 5 additional questions specifically focused on the backpropagation algorithm. I will be posting many more quizzes on the neural networks in time to come, …
Quiz #86: Large Language Models Concepts
In the ever-evolving field of data science, large language models (LLMs) have become a crucial component in natural language processing (NLP) and AI applications. As a data scientist, keeping up with the latest developments and understanding the core concepts of LLMs can give you a competitive edge, whether you’re working on cutting-edge projects or preparing for job interviews. In this quiz, we have carefully curated a set of questions that cover the essentials of large language models, including their purpose, architecture, types, applications, and more. By attempting this quiz, you’ll not only test your current knowledge but also solidify your understanding of LLM concepts. This will prove valuable when discussing …
Quiz #85: MSE vs R-Squared?
Regression models are an essential tool for data scientists and statisticians to understand the relationship between variables and make predictions about future outcomes. However, evaluating the performance of these models is a crucial step in ensuring their accuracy and reliability. Two commonly used metrics for evaluating regression models are Mean Squared Error (MSE) and R-squared. Understanding when to use each metric and how they differ can greatly improve the quality of your analyses. Check out my related blog on this topic – Mean Squared Error vs R-Squared? Which one to use? To help you test your knowledge on MSE and R-squared (also known as coefficient of determination), we have created …
Decision Tree Concepts, Examples, Interview Questions
Decision tree is one of the most commonly used machine learning algorithms which can be used for solving both classification and regression problems. It is very simple to understand and use. Here is a lighter one representing how decision trees and related algorithms (random forest etc) are agile enough for usage. In this post, you will learn about some of the following in relation to machine learning algorithm – decision trees vis-a-vis one of the popular C5.0 algorithm used to build a decision tree for classification. In another post, we shall also be looking at CART methodology for building a decision tree model for classification. The post also presents a …
AI Product Manager Interview Questions
AI has become such an integral part of our lives that it is important to hire professionals who can help create AI / machine learning products that will be used by many people. These AI product manager interview questions will give you insight into your product manager candidate’s experience, skills, and industry knowledge so that you can get prepared in a better manner before appearing for your next interview as an AI product manager. Check out a detailed interview questions and answers with greater focus on machine learning topics. Before getting into the list of interview questions, lets understand what can be the job description of an AI product manager. …
How to Prepare for a Python Interview
Python has become the most popular programming language in the world and is one of the most in-demand languages by employers. It is a widely used high-level interpreted programming language. Its design philosophy emphasizes code readability and its syntax allows programmers to express concepts in fewer lines of code than would be possible in languages such as C++ or Java. The language provides constructs intended to enable clear programs on both a small and large scale. As such, if you’re a Python programmer, you’re likely to face stiff competition when applying for jobs. In order to increase your chances of landing an interview, it’s important to be well prepared. In …
100 Interview Questions for Deep Learning
If you’re looking for a job in deep learning, you’ll need to be prepared to answer some tough questions. In order to help you get started, we’ve put together a list of 100 interview questions for deep learning. While many of these questions are related to deep learning concepts, we have also listed several frameworks (Tensorflow, Pytorch, etc) related questions. By being prepared for these questions, you’ll be able to demonstrate your knowledge and expertise in this area, and increase your chances of landing the job! What is deep learning? How does machine learning differ from deep learning? What are the differences between shallow and deep learning? How does deep …
Code Quality Interview Questions for Software Developers
Code quality concepts must be understood well by software developers to write a good quality code. Also, technical lead and technical architects must understand the code quality (or coding) concepts very well in order to review the code (termed as code review) and ensure that good quality software is delivered to the customer. Pictorially, the following represents some of the experiences that software developers, tech leads or technical architects go through while developing software or reviewing software code quality. Enjoy the pictures :). Often code quality review of poorly written code results in lot of frustrations among project stakeholders. Thus, it is of utmost important to understand different nuances of writing …
Interns – Machine Learning Interview Questions & Answers: Set 1
This page lists down first set of machine learning / data science interview questions and answers for interns / freshers / beginners. If you are an intern or a fresher or a beginner in machine learning field, and, you are looking for some practice tests before appearing for your upcoming machine learning interview, these practice tests would prove to be very useful and handy. Machine Learning topics covered in Test In this set, some of the following topics have been covered: Machine learning fundamentals (Supervised and unsupervised learning algorithms) Different types of machine learning problems and related algorithms with examples Concepts related with regression, classification and clustering Practice Test (Questions …
Data Science Architect Interview Questions
In this post, you will learn about interview questions that can be asked if you are going for a data scientist architect job. Data science architect needs to have knowledge in both data science/machine learning and cloud architecture. In addition, it also helps if the person is hands-on with programming languages such as Python & R. Without further ado, let’s get into some of the common questions right away. I will add further questions in the time to come. Q1. How do you go about architecting a data science or machine learning solution for any business problem? Solving a business problem using data science or machine learning based solution can …
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