The More Attributes There Are in a Sample Data, the Easier

question 85

Multiple Choice

The more attributes there are in a sample data, 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:

Early Adopter

A person who starts using a product or technology as soon as it becomes available, often before it has been widely adopted.

Market Trends

The general direction in which a market or the preferences of consumers are moving over time.

Early Majority

A category of consumers that gather more information and spend more time deciding to make a purchase than innovators and early adopters.

Early Majority

A segment of consumers adopting new products or innovations just before the average person, following the innovators and early adopters.