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Bias-Variance Tradeoff
Quick Definition
The tension between model simplicity and complexity errors
Full Definition
The tension between model error from oversimplifying bias and error from overfitting variance.
Examples
model selection, ensemble methods, hyperparameter tuning
Related Terms
overfitting
underfitting
model-complexity
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