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Hyperparameter Tuning with Python

By : Louis Owen
Book Image

Hyperparameter Tuning with Python

By: Louis Owen

Overview of this book

Hyperparameters are an important element in building useful machine learning models. This book curates numerous hyperparameter tuning methods for Python, one of the most popular coding languages for machine learning. Alongside in-depth explanations of how each method works, you will use a decision map that can help you identify the best tuning method for your requirements. You’ll start with an introduction to hyperparameter tuning and understand why it's important. Next, you'll learn the best methods for hyperparameter tuning for a variety of use cases and specific algorithm types. This book will not only cover the usual grid or random search but also other powerful underdog methods. Individual chapters are also dedicated to the three main groups of hyperparameter tuning methods: exhaustive search, heuristic search, Bayesian optimization, and multi-fidelity optimization. Later, you will learn about top frameworks like Scikit, Hyperopt, Optuna, NNI, and DEAP to implement hyperparameter tuning. Finally, you will cover hyperparameters of popular algorithms and best practices that will help you efficiently tune your hyperparameter. By the end of this book, you will have the skills you need to take full control over your machine learning models and get the best models for the best results.
Table of Contents (19 chapters)
1
Section 1:The Methods
8
Section 2:The Implementation
13
Section 3:Putting Things into Practice

Chapter 11: Understanding the Hyperparameters of Popular Algorithms

Most machine learning (ML) algorithms have their own hyperparameters. Knowing how to implement a lot of fancy hyperparameter tuning methods without understanding the hyperparameters of the model is the same as a doctor writing a prescription before diagnosing the patient.

In this chapter, we’ll learn about the hyperparameters of several popular ML algorithms. There will be a broad explanation for each of the algorithms, including (but not limited to) the definition of each hyperparameter, what will be impacted when the value of each hyperparameter is changed, and the priority list of hyperparameters based on the impact.

By the end of this chapter, you will understand the important hyperparameters of several popular ML algorithms. Understanding the hyperparameters of ML algorithms is crucial since not all hyperparameters are equally significant when it comes to impacting the model’s performance....