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Record 1 2024-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Mathematics
  • Computer Programs and Programming
  • Artificial Intelligence
CONT

[Nearest-neighbour] algorithms are among the most popular methods used in statistical pattern recognition. The models are conceptually simple and empirical studies have shown that their performance is highly competitive against other techniques.

Key term(s)
  • nearest-neighbor algorithm
  • nearest neighbour algorithm

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mathématiques informatiques
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
  • Intelligence artificielle
CONT

L'algorithme du plus proche voisin illustre le phénomène de non-contrôle de l'erreur de fluctuation, lorsque la classe de fonctions [...] est trop grande relativement aux nombres de données d'entraînement [...] Cet algorithme produit une erreur empirique nulle mais il généralise mal car l'erreur de fluctuation est importante.

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