In the context of machine learning, what is a diagnostic?
Select one:
- This refers to the process of measuring how well a learning algorithm does on a test set (data that the algorithm was not trained on).
- A test that you run to gain insight into what is/isn’t working with a learning algorithm.
- An application of machine learning to medical applications, with the goal of diagnosing patients’ conditions.
- A process by which we quickly try as many different ways to improve an algorithm as possible, so as to see what works.
Correct Answer is: Yes! A diagnostic is a test that you run to gain insight into what is/isn’t working with a learning algorithm, to gain guidance into improving its performance.
