What is a generalized linear model?
A generalization of least squares regression models, which are based on Gaussian noise, to other types of models based on other types of noise, such as Poisson noise or categorical noise.
generalized linear model explained in plain English
A generalization of least squares regression models, which are based on Gaussian noise, to other types of models based on other types of noise, such as Poisson noise or categorical noise. Examples of generalized linear models include: - logistic regression - multi-class regression - least squares regression The parameters of a generalized linear model can be found through convex optimization. Generalized linear models exhibit the following properties: - The average prediction of the optimal least squares regression model is equal to the average label on the training data. - The average probability predicted by the optimal logistic regression model is equal to the average label on the training data. The power of a generalized linear model is limited by its features. Unlike a deep model, a generalized linear model cannot "learn new features."
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Practitioners refer to generalized linear model when building, training, or evaluating machine learning systems. It appears in research papers, product documentation, and technical discussions about AI capabilities and limitations.
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