Classifier
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A Classifier is a Software Component that can be used in solving a Classification Task.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- See: Classification Function, Human Classifier, Software System, Software Module, Network Module, Software Engine, Algorithm, Software Toolkit, Regression Task.
References
1998
- (Kohavi & Provost, 1998) ⇒ Ron Kohavi, and Foster Provost. (1998). “Glossary of Terms.” In: Machine Leanring 30(2-3).
- QUOTE: Classifier: A mapping from unlabeled instances to (discrete) classes. Classifiers have a form (e.g., decision tree) plus an interpretation procedure (including how to handle unknowns, etc.). Some classifiers also provide probability estimates (scores), which can be thresholded to yield a discrete class decision thereby taking into account a utility function.