2023
DOI: 10.1111/cogs.13241
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The Bias–Variance Tradeoff in Cognitive Science

Abstract: The bias–variance tradeoff is a theoretical concept that suggests machine learning algorithms are susceptible to two kinds of error, with some algorithms tending to suffer from one more than the other. In this letter, we claim that the bias–variance tradeoff is a general concept that can be applied to human cognition as well, and we discuss implications for research in cognitive science. In particular, we show how various strands of research in cognitive science can be interpreted in light of the bias–variance… Show more

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“…More recently, the field of machine teaching is interested in how insights from how to optimally teach machine learners may apply to teaching human learners [32]. Recent work has also shown how the bias-variance tradeoff in machine learning may help explain recent results on individual differences in how people learn [10] as well as debates around what instructional strategies are optimal [8].…”
Section: Role Of Ai Axismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…More recently, the field of machine teaching is interested in how insights from how to optimally teach machine learners may apply to teaching human learners [32]. Recent work has also shown how the bias-variance tradeoff in machine learning may help explain recent results on individual differences in how people learn [10] as well as debates around what instructional strategies are optimal [8].…”
Section: Role Of Ai Axismentioning
confidence: 99%
“…More recently, the field of machine teaching is interested in how insights from how to optimally teach machine learners may apply to teaching human learners [33]. Recent work has also shown how the bias-variance tradeoff in machine learning may help explain recent results on individual differences in how people learn [10] as well as debates around what instructional strategies are optimal [8].…”
Section: Role Of Ai Axismentioning
confidence: 99%