A Nurse Researcher Is Explaining Neural Networks for Data Mining

question 31

Multiple Choice

A nurse researcher is explaining neural networks for data mining to a nursing student. Which statement by the nurse researcher is correct?

• A) "Neural network are linear, predictive models learn through training."
• B) "Neural networks discover previously unknown relationships in large datasets in nonlinear modeling."
• C) "Neural network models use a stacking method for data mining."
• D) "Neural networks combine the predictions from several models."

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Definitions:

Homeostasis

The natural tendency of the body to maintain a balanced internal state in order to ensure physical survival.

Intrinsic

Refers to motivation or value that is driven by an interest or enjoyment in the task itself, rather than relying on external pressures or rewards.

Extrinsic

Originating from or influenced by external factors outside of oneself, such as rewards or social pressures, rather than internal desires.

Instinct

Instinct refers to the innate, typically fixed patterns of behavior in animals and humans that are responded to specific stimuli, driven by evolutionary pressures.