When should we use log loss?

When should we use log loss? Log-loss is an appropriate performance measure when you’re model output is the probability of a binary outcome. The log-loss measure considers confidence of the prediction when assessing how to penalize incorrect classification. What is an acceptable log loss? While the ideal log loss is zero, the minimum acceptable log […]

What do banding patterns indicate?

What do banding patterns indicate? Banding patterns are patterns of light and dark transverse bands on chromosomes. The light and dark bands become apparent by staining the chromosome with a chemical solution and then viewed under a microscope. These bands describe the location of genes on a chromosome. What are the bands on chromosomes for? […]

What is MFDC?

What is MFDC? MFDC stands for MID FREQUENCY DIRECT CURRENT. This is a control and power supply system that takes an AC power input and converts it into an inverted higher frequency power output. It is inverted and converted a combination of times in the control and transformer to end up with a 400 – […]

How do you make a ketone into amine?

How do you make a ketone into amine? Aldehydes or ketones can be reduced by catalytic or chemical reductions in the presence of ammonia or primary or secondary amines, producing primary, secondary, or tertiary amines. The reaction of a ketone with ammonia, followed by catalytic reduction or reduction by sodium cyanoborohydride, produces a 1° amine. […]

What is backfire effect?

What is backfire effect? A backfire effect occurs when an evidence-based correction is presented to an individual and they report believing even more in the very misconception the correction is aiming to rectify (Lewandowsky, Ecker, Seifert, Schwarz, & Cook, 2012). Is the backfire effect a cognitive bias? The backfire effect is a cognitive bias that […]

Who killed Sohrab?

Who killed Sohrab? Rostam Rostam did not recognise his own son, although Sohrab had suspicions that Rostam may be his father. They fought in single combat and Rostam wrestled Sohrab to the ground, stabbing him fatally. As he lay dying, Sohrab recalled how his love for his father – the mighty Rostam – had brought […]

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