Which of the Following Statements About Neural Networks Is Not

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about neural networks is not true?

• A) Neural network applications are used to address problems of control and optimization.
• B) Neural networks are being used to help detect credit card fraud.
• C) Neural networks are being used to screen patients for coronary artery disease.
• D) Neural networks are best used as a substitute for human decision makers.
• E) Neural networks are being used to predict the performance of equities.

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Definitions:

Chebyshev's Theorem

A statistical theorem stating that for any real-valued random variable, a minimum proportion of values fall within a certain number of standard deviations from the mean, regardless of the shape of the distribution.

Normal Distribution

A symmetrical, bell-shaped distribution of data where most measurements are concentrated around the mean, describing many types of naturally occurring data.

Empirical Rules

statistical rules that apply to normal distributions, describing how many observations fall within certain standard deviations from the mean.

Label

A label is a piece of information attached to an object, product, or document that provides identification, description, warnings, or instructions.