Using the K-Nearest Neighbor Machine Learning Algorithm for Classification, Larger

question 16

Multiple Choice

Using the k-nearest neighbor machine learning algorithm for classification, larger values of k

• A) sharpen the distinction between classes.
• B) reduce the effect of noise on the classification.
• C) increase the effect of noise on the classification.
• D) do not change the effect of noise on the classification.

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