Mathematics and probability · MLD-0224

Convex function

A function whose value along a segment does not exceed the corresponding linear interpolation of endpoint values.

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Original example

Optimize squared error in ordinary linear regression.

Original caveat

Most deep-network training objectives are nonconvex.

Context and aliases

Level: Foundational. Stages: Theory · Training · Evaluation.

Tags: ML · DL · SLM · LLM.

Aliases: None recorded.

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