_____ Is a Category of Data-Mining Techniques in Which an Algorithm

question 3

Multiple Choice

_____ is a category of data-mining techniques in which an algorithm learns how to predict or classify an outcome variable of interest.

• A) Supervised learning
• B) Unsupervised learning
• C) Dimension reduction
• D) Data sampling

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Definitions:

Discriminative Stimulus

A cue or event that indicates that a particular response will lead to a certain consequence in operant conditioning.

Generalized Stimulus

A stimulus that elicits a response not only to the original stimulus but also to similar stimuli.

Reinforcement

In behavioural psychology, a process by which a stimulus increases the probability of a preceding behaviour being repeated.

Schedule of Reinforcement

A plan or rule set for determining when and how often reinforcement will be delivered in behavior modification techniques.