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It is often desirable to assess the properties of a learning algorithm. Frequently such evaluation take the form of comparing the relative suitability of a set of algorithms for a specific task or class of tasks. Learning algorithm evaluation is the process of performing such assessment of a learning algorithm.
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Webb, G.I. (2017). Evaluation of Learning Algorithms. In: Sammut, C., Webb, G.I. (eds) Encyclopedia of Machine Learning and Data Mining. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-7687-1_8
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