What is test?
A procedure to evaluate the performance of a system or model
test explained in plain English
Analogy
Think of a test like a final exam in school - just as a student's knowledge is evaluated, a test evaluates how well an AI system can perform a task
Example
A self-driving car company might use a test to evaluate how well its AI system can detect pedestrians and avoid accidents
How is test used?
Tests are used to validate the performance of AI models, identify errors or biases, and compare the performance of different models
Common misconceptions about test
Some people think that a test is a one-time event, but in reality, testing is an ongoing process that continues throughout the development and deployment of an AI system
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