AI Glossary/Hyperparameter Tuning
Machine Learning

Hyperparameter Tuning

The process of finding the optimal hyperparameter values for a machine learning model.

In-depth explanation

Hyperparameter tuning searches the space of possible hyperparameter combinations to find the best configuration. Methods include grid search (exhaustive search), random search (random sampling), and Bayesian optimization (intelligent search based on past results). Automated tools like Optuna and Ray Tune help streamline this process.

Examples

Finding optimal learning rate
Selecting number of hidden layers

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