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[MINI] The Accuracy Paradox

[MINI] The Accuracy Paradox

Data Skeptic · Kyle Polich

November 27, 201517m 4s

Show Notes

Today's episode discusses the accuracy paradox. There are cases when one might prefer a less accurate model because it yields more predictive power or better captures the underlying causal factors describing the outcome variable you are interested in. This is especially relevant in machine learning when trying to predict rare events. We discuss how the accuracy paradox might apply if you were trying to predict the likelihood a person was a bird owner.