Ensemble Learning

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What Does Ensemble Learning Mean?

Ensemble learning is the use of algorithms and tools in machine learning and other disciplines, to form a collaborative whole where multiple methods are more effective than a single learning method. Ensemble learning can be used in many different types of research, for flexibility and enhanced results.

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Techopedia Explains Ensemble Learning

Many ensemble learning tools can be trained to produce various results. Individual algorithms may be stacked on top of each other, or rely on a “bucket of models” method of evaluating multiple methods for one system. In some cases, multiple data sets are aggregated and combined. For example, a geographic research program may use multiple methods to assess the prevalence of items in a geographic space. One of the issues with this type of research involves making sure that various models are independent, and that the combination of data is practical and works in a particular scenario.

Ensemble learning methods are included in different types of statistical software packages. Some experts describe ensemble learning as “crowdsourcing” of data aggregation.

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