In Connectionist Networks, the Strength of a Given Connection Is

question 44

Multiple Choice

In connectionist networks, the strength of a given connection is increased when:

• A) hidden units adjust connection weights
• B) back-propagation alters output
• C) baseline levels of activity are reinstated
• D) a connection between two units is repeatedly activated

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Definitions:

Regression Model

A statistical approach for estimating the relationships among variables, often one dependent variable and one or more independent variables.

Predict

The act of making educated guesses about the future based on current or past data, often an essential part of statistical analysis and planning.

Variable

An element, feature, or factor that is liable to vary or change.

Direct Relationship

A situation where two variables move in the same direction, meaning that as one variable increases, the other also increases, or as one decreases, the other also decreases.