Overfitting Refers to

question 29

Multiple Choice

Overfitting refers to

• A) placing too much emphasis on the sample-specific noise
• B) fitting the model too tightly
• C) fitting the model too loosely
• D) underestimating model parameters

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Definitions:

Independent Variable

The variable in an experiment that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

Dependent Variable

In an experiment, the variable being tested and measured, expected to change due to the influence of the independent variable.

Control Group

In an experiment, this group does not receive the treatment under investigation and is used as a benchmark to measure how the other tested groups compare.

Independent Variable

In experimental research, the variable that is manipulated or changed by the researcher to observe its effects on the dependent variable.