The More Attributes There Are,the Easier It Is to Build

question 21

Multiple Choice

The more attributes there are,the easier it is to build a model that fits the sample data,but that is worthless as a predictor.Which of the following best explains this phenomenon?

• A)the free rider problem
• B)the curse of dimensionality
• C)the tragedy of the commons
• D)the zero-sum game

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Definitions:

Marginal Benefits

The supplementary benefit or enjoyment a person gets by consuming another unit of a good or service.

Rational Choice

The theory in economics and sociology that suggests individuals always make prudent and logical decisions that provide them with the highest amount of personal utility.

Positively Correlated

Describes a relationship between two variables where they move in the same direction, meaning if one variable increases, the other also increases and vice versa.

Causation

The relationship between cause and effect, where one event (the cause) directly results in the occurrence of another event (the effect).