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Model Validation
Model validation is the process of critically assessing a machine learning model's performance and generalization ability on unseen data. It ensures that the model can reliably make predictions on new information, not just the data it was trained on. This involves splitting your dataset into training, validation, and testing sets to simulate real-world usage.
In plain terms
It's like a chef taste-testing a new recipe on a small group before serving it to all customers.
Why it matters
Proper validation prevents deploying models that fail in the real world despite appearing accurate during development.
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