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Decision Trees - Basics

A decision tree is a decision support tool that uses a tree-like model of


decisions and their possible consequences, including chance event
outcomes, resource costs, and utility. It is one way to display an
algorithm that only contains conditional control statements.

Definition

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Example

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1. Regression Tree
For continuous quantitative target variable.
Eg. Predicting rainfall, predicting revenue, predicting marks etc.
Types
2. Classification Tree
For discrete categorical target variables
Eg. Predicting High or Low, Win or Loss, Healthy or Unhealthy etc

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Root Node

Splitting

Terminologies Decision node

Subtree

Leaf / Terminal node


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