AI and machine learning

Model complexity

How detailed a model is, such as how many inputs, rules or layers it uses.

  • AI and machine learning

Definition

How detailed a model is, such as how many inputs, rules or layers it uses. More complex models can learn more patterns but are more likely to overfit.

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Why it matters

Too little complexity misses patterns, and too much memorises noise.

Where it is used

Model evaluation and data science reviews.