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Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence that uses algorithms and statistical models to perform tasks without being explicitly programmed. There are three main types of machine learning: supervised learning uses labeled data to classify or predict outputs, unsupervised learning finds patterns in unlabeled data, and reinforcement learning involves an agent interacting with an environment to maximize rewards.

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Heart Failure Prediction with ML Techniques

Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence that uses algorithms and statistical models to perform tasks without being explicitly programmed. There are three main types of machine learning: supervised learning uses labeled data to classify or predict outputs, unsupervised learning finds patterns in unlabeled data, and reinforcement learning involves an agent interacting with an environment to maximize rewards.

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What is machine learning?

Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence (AI) that focuses on the development of
algorithms and statistical models that enable computers to perform tasks without being
explicitly programmed. The fundamental idea behind machine learning is to allow
computers to learn from data and improve their performance over time.
There are three main types of machine learning:

Supervised Learning Unsupervised Learning Reinforcement Learning

* Algorithms are trained on


* Algorithms operate on * An agent learns decision-
labeled datasets, where input
unlabeled data to inherent making by interacting with
data is paired with
patterns or structures. an environment, receiving
corresponding output labels.
feedback in the form of
* Clustering (grouping similar rewards or penalties.
* Classification (assigning
data points) and
labels) and regression
dimensionality reduction. * Learn a strategy or policy
(predicting continuous
maximizing cumulative
output).
* In the real-world, un- rewards over time.
supervised learning can be
* In the real-world, supervised
used for Customer * Game Playing – AlphaGo,
learning can be used for Risk
Segmentation, Principal Robotics - Autonomous
Assessment, Image
Component Analysis (PCA), Navigation,
classification, Fraud Detection,
Anomaly Detection. Recommendation Systems.
spam filtering.

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Let Us Dive into an Experiment: Predicting Heart Failure with Machine Learning!

To unravel patterns within the "heart_failure_clinical_records_dataset.csv" and revolutionize


predictive insights in cardiovascular health.

Experiment Overview:

Dataset Exploration:

Uncover the hidden gems within the clinical records dataset, featuring patient information,
medical history, and health metrics.

Algorithms on Stage:

Support Vector Machines (SVM): The precision of hyperplanes!


Logistic Regression: Unleashing logistic functions for probability modeling!
Decision Tree Classifier: Navigating data with tree structures!
Random Forest Classifier: Resembling the power of decision trees!

K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN): Connecting predictions based on proximity!


Let the Experiment Begin....

Methodology:
• Data Preprocessing:
o Addressed missing values.
o Standardized or normalized numerical features.
o One-hot encoded categorical variables.
• Splitting Data:
o 80% for training, 20% for testing.
• Model Training:
o Each algorithm trained on the training set.
• Performance Evaluation:
o Metrics used: Precision, Recall, Accuracy.
o Evaluated models on the test set.

Stay Tuned for Results --->

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Support Vector Machines (SVM)

Support Vector Machines (SVM) are supervised learning algorithms used for
classification and regression tasks, particularly effective when dealing with non-linearly
separable data.
Key Concepts:
• Hyperplane:
o SVM identifies the optimal hyperplane that maximizes the margin
between classes in the feature space.
o Especially useful for scenarios where linear separation is not feasible.
• Kernel Trick:
o SVM employs the kernel trick to handle non-linear relationships in data
by mapping it into a higher-dimensional space.
o Enables SVM to capture complex patterns and make accurate predictions.
• Support Vectors:
o Support vectors are the data points closest to the hyperplane.
o They play a pivotal role in determining the position and orientation of the
optimal hyperplane.
• C Parameter:
o A smaller C creates a larger margin but may allow for some
misclassifications, while a larger C results in a smaller margin with fewer
misclassifications.

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Logistic Regression

Logistic Regression is a widely used supervised learning algorithm for binary and multi-
class classification tasks. Despite its name, it is used for classification, not regression.
Logistic Regression models the probability that a given input belongs to a particular
class.
➢ Multi-class Logistic Regression:
Extends the binary logistic regression to handle multiple classes using
techniques like one-vs-rest.

Key Concepts:
• Sigmoid Function:
o Logistic Regression uses the sigmoid (logistic) function to map any real-
valued number to the range [0, 1].
o The sigmoid function ensures that the output can be interpreted as
probability.
• Decision Boundary:
o The algorithm creates a decision boundary based on learned coefficients
and features.
o For binary classification, the decision boundary separates data points into
two classes.
• Maximum Likelihood Estimation:
o Logistic Regression maximizes the likelihood function to find the optimal
parameters (weights) that best fit the observed data.

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Decision Tree Classifier

A Decision Tree Classifier is a versatile supervised learning algorithm used for both
classification and regression tasks. It makes decisions by recursively splitting the
dataset based on feature conditions until a stopping criterion is met, forming a tree-like
structure of decisions.
Key Concepts:
• Node Splitting:
o The algorithm selects the most informative feature to split the data at
each node.
o The goal is to maximize information gain (for classification) or variance
reduction (for regression).
• Decision Nodes:
o Nodes in the tree represent decisions based on feature conditions.
o Each decision node splits the data into subsets, guiding the traversal of
the tree.
• Leaf Nodes:
o Leaf nodes contain the final predicted output or class label.
o The algorithm assigns the majority class for classification tasks or the
mean value for regression tasks.
• Entropy and Information Gain:
o For classification, Decision Trees use entropy to measure impurity.
o Information gain is the reduction in entropy achieved by a split and
guides the tree construction.

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Random Forest Classifier

The Random Forest Classifier is an ensemble learning method based on Decision Trees.
It constructs a multitude of Decision Trees during training and outputs the mode of the
classes (classification) or the mean prediction (regression) of the individual trees.
Key Concepts:
• Ensemble of Trees:
o Random Forest builds multiple Decision Trees independently during
training.
o Each tree is trained on a random subset of the data, and features are
randomly selected for each split.
• Voting Mechanism:
o For classification tasks, the mode (most frequent class) of the predictions
from individual trees is taken as the final output.
o For regression, the mean prediction from all trees is used.
• Bootstrap Aggregating (Bagging):
o Random Forest employs bagging, a technique where each tree is trained
on a bootstrap sample (randomly sampled with replacement) from the
original dataset.
• Feature Randomness:
o At each split, a random subset of features is considered, preventing
individual trees from dominating the ensemble.
o Reduces overfitting and increases robustness.

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K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) Classifier

K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) is a simple and intuitive supervised learning algorithm used
for classification and regression tasks. It makes predictions based on the majority class
or average value of the k-nearest neighbors in the feature space.
Key Concepts:
• Nearest Neighbors:
o KNN classifies data points based on the majority class or average value of
their k-nearest neighbors in the feature space.
o The distance metric (Euclidean, Manhattan, etc.) determines "closeness."
• Hyperparameter 'k':
o 'k' represents the number of neighbors considered for classification.
o Small 'k' values lead to more flexible models but can be sensitive to noise.
Larger 'k' values provide smoother decision boundaries.
• Decision Rule:
o For classification, the majority class among the neighbors determines the
predicted class.
o For regression, the average of the neighbors' values is taken.
• Non-Parametric:
o KNN is a non-parametric algorithm, meaning it does not make explicit
assumptions about the underlying data distribution.

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Choosing the Right Algorithms for Prediction: A Strategic Decision 🌐💡

In our mission to understand heart problems using the


"heart_failure_clinical_records_dataset," we chose some Machine learning algorithms to
help us out.

📚 <------Let see some coding part------> 🌟

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# NumPy is often used for numerical operations
# Pandas is commonly used for data cleaning, analysis, and exploration with tabular data
import numpy as np
import pandas as pd

Loading Data
data_df = pd.read_csv("heart_failure_clinical_records_dataset.csv") #load the dataset
data_df.head() #show the first 5 rows from the dataset

age anaemia creatinine_phosphokinase diabetes ejection_fraction high_blood_pressure platelets serum_creatinine serum_sodium sex smo

0 75.0 0 582 0 20 1 265000.00 1.9 130 1

1 55.0 0 7861 0 38 0 263358.03 1.1 136 1

2 65.0 0 146 0 20 0 162000.00 1.3 129 1

3 50.0 1 111 0 20 0 210000.00 1.9 137 1

4 65.0 1 160 1 20 0 327000.00 2.7 116 0

#checking if there is any inconsistency in the dataset


#as we see there are no null values in the dataset, so the data can be processed
data_df.info()

<class '[Link]'>
RangeIndex: 299 entries, 0 to 298
Data columns (total 13 columns):
# Column Non-Null Count Dtype
--- ------ -------------- -----
0 age 299 non-null float64
1 anaemia 299 non-null int64
2 creatinine_phosphokinase 299 non-null int64
3 diabetes 299 non-null int64
4 ejection_fraction 299 non-null int64
5 high_blood_pressure 299 non-null int64
6 platelets 299 non-null float64
7 serum_creatinine 299 non-null float64
8 serum_sodium 299 non-null int64
9 sex 299 non-null int64
10 smoking 299 non-null int64
11 time 299 non-null int64
12 DEATH_EVENT 299 non-null int64
dtypes: float64(3), int64(10)
memory usage: 30.5 KB

Visualizing data
import seaborn as sns
import [Link] as plt

# Select features for the scatter plot


selected_features = ['age', 'anaemia', 'creatinine_phosphokinase', 'diabetes', 'ejection_fraction',
'high_blood_pressure', 'platelets', 'serum_creatinine', 'serum_sodium', 'sex', 'smoking', 'time']

# Set up subplots
fig, axes = [Link](nrows=len(selected_features), ncols=2, figsize=(15, 2 * len(selected_features)))

# Plot scatter plots for each feature against 'DEATH_EVENT'


for i, feature in enumerate(selected_features):
# Scatter plot for feature vs 'DEATH_EVENT' (0)
[Link](x=feature, y='age', hue='DEATH_EVENT', data=data_df, ax=axes[i, 0], palette='viridis',
alpha=0.7)
axes[i, 0].set_title(f'Scatter Plot of {feature} vs age')
axes[i, 0].set_xlabel(feature)
axes[i, 0].set_ylabel('age')

# Scatter plot for feature vs 'DEATH_EVENT' (1)


[Link](x=feature, y='serum_creatinine', hue='DEATH_EVENT', data=data_df, ax=axes[i, 1],
palette='viridis', alpha=0.7)
axes[i, 1].set_title(f'Scatter Plot of {feature} vs serum_creatinine')
axes[i, 1].set_xlabel(feature)
axes[i, 1].set_ylabel('serum_creatinine')

# Adjust layout
plt.tight_layout()
[Link]()
Support vector machine (SVM)
from sklearn.model_selection import train_test_split
from [Link] import SVC

# Select features
selected_features = ['age', 'anaemia', 'creatinine_phosphokinase', 'diabetes', 'ejection_fraction',
'high_blood_pressure', 'platelets', 'serum_creatinine', 'serum_sodium', 'sex', 'smoking', 'time']

# Prepare the data for SVM


X = data_df[selected_features]
y = data_df['DEATH_EVENT']

# Split the data into training and testing sets


X_train, X_test, y_train, y_test = train_test_split(X, y, test_size=0.2, random_state=42)

# Create an SVM model


model = SVC()

# Train the model


[Link](X_train, y_train)

# Evaluate the model


accuracy = [Link](X_test, y_test)
print(f"SVM Accuracy: {accuracy:.2f}")

# Randomly sample rows from the DataFrame


random_sample = data_df[selected_features].sample(n=1, random_state=42)

# Make a prediction
y_pred = [Link](random_sample)
print("Predicted DEATH_EVENT:", y_pred[0])

SVM Accuracy: 0.58


Predicted DEATH_EVENT: 0

Logistic Regression
import pandas as pd
from sklearn.model_selection import train_test_split
from sklearn.linear_model import LogisticRegression
from [Link] import accuracy_score, confusion_matrix, classification_report

# Load the dataset


data_df = pd.read_csv('heart_failure_clinical_records_dataset.csv')

# Select features for the scatter plot


selected_features = ['age', 'anaemia', 'creatinine_phosphokinase', 'diabetes', 'ejection_fraction',
'high_blood_pressure', 'platelets', 'serum_creatinine', 'serum_sodium', 'sex', 'smoking', 'time']

# Prepare the data for Logistic Regression


X = data_df[selected_features]
y = data_df['DEATH_EVENT']

# Split the data into training and testing sets


X_train, X_test, y_train, y_test = train_test_split(X, y, test_size=0.2,random_state=42)

# Create a Logistic Regression model


logistic_model = LogisticRegression()

# Train the model


logistic_model.fit(X_train, y_train)

# Evaluate the model


y_pred_logistic = logistic_model.predict(X_test)

# Calculate accuracy
accuracy_logistic = accuracy_score(y_test, y_pred_logistic)
print(f"Logistic Regression Accuracy: {accuracy_logistic:.2f}")

# Confusion Matrix
conf_matrix = confusion_matrix(y_test, y_pred_logistic)
print("Confusion Matrix:")
print(conf_matrix)

# Classification Report
classification_rep = classification_report(y_test, y_pred_logistic)
print("\nClassification Report:")
print(classification_rep)

# Randomly sample rows from the DataFrame


random_sample = data_df[selected_features].sample(n=1,random_state=42)

# Make a prediction using Logistic Regression


pred_logistic_sample = logistic_model.predict(random_sample)
print("\nLogistic Regression Predicted DEATH_EVENT:", pred_logistic_sample[0])

Logistic Regression Accuracy: 0.80


Confusion Matrix:
[[33 2]
[10 15]]

Classification Report:
precision recall f1-score support

0 0.77 0.94 0.85 35


1 0.88 0.60 0.71 25

accuracy 0.80 60
macro avg 0.82 0.77 0.78 60
weighted avg 0.82 0.80 0.79 60

Logistic Regression Predicted DEATH_EVENT: 0

DecisionTreeClassifier
import pandas as pd
from sklearn.model_selection import train_test_split
from [Link] import DecisionTreeClassifier

# Load the dataset


data_df = pd.read_csv('heart_failure_clinical_records_dataset.csv')
data_df.head()

# Select features for the scatter plot


selected_features = ['age', 'anaemia', 'creatinine_phosphokinase', 'diabetes', 'ejection_fraction',
'high_blood_pressure', 'platelets', 'serum_creatinine','serum_sodium', 'sex', 'smoking', 'time']

# Prepare the data for decision tree


X = data_df[selected_features]
y = data_df['DEATH_EVENT']

# Split the data into training and testing sets


X_train, X_test, y_train, y_test = train_test_split(X, y, test_size=0.2, random_state=42)

# Create a Decision Tree model


model = DecisionTreeClassifier()

# Train the model


[Link](X_train, y_train)

# Evaluate the model


accuracy = [Link](X_test, y_test)
print(f"Decision tree Accuracy: {accuracy:.2f}")

# Randomly sample rows from the DataFrame


random_sample = data_df[selected_features].sample(n=1,random_state=42)

# Make a prediction
y_pred = [Link](random_sample)
print("Predicted DEATH_EVENT:", y_pred[0])

Decision tree Accuracy: 0.65


Predicted DEATH_EVENT: 1

RandomForestClassifier
import pandas as pd
from sklearn.model_selection import train_test_split
from [Link] import RandomForestClassifier # Import RandomForestClassifier

# Select features for the scatter plot


selected_features = ['age', 'anaemia', 'creatinine_phosphokinase', 'diabetes', 'ejection_fraction',
'high_blood_pressure', 'platelets', 'serum_creatinine','serum_sodium', 'sex', 'smoking', 'time']

# Prepare the data for Random Forest


X = data_df[selected_features]
y = data_df['DEATH_EVENT']

# Split the data into training and testing sets


X_train, X_test, y_train, y_test = train_test_split(X, y, test_size=0.2, random_state=42)

# Create a Random Forest model


model = RandomForestClassifier(random_state=42) # Use RandomForestClassifier

# Train the model


[Link](X_train, y_train)

# Evaluate the model


accuracy = [Link](X_test, y_test)
print(f"RandomForestClassifier Accuracy: {accuracy:.2f}")

# Randomly sample rows from the DataFrame


random_sample = data_df[selected_features].sample(n=1, random_state=42)

# Make a prediction
y_pred = [Link](random_sample)
print("Predicted DEATH_EVENT:", y_pred[0])

RandomForestClassifier Accuracy: 0.75


Predicted DEATH_EVENT: 0

KNeighborsClassifier
import pandas as pd
from sklearn.model_selection import train_test_split
from [Link] import KNeighborsClassifier # Import KNeighborsClassifier
from [Link] import StandardScaler

# Select features for the scatter plot


selected_features = ['age', 'anaemia', 'creatinine_phosphokinase', 'diabetes', 'ejection_fraction',
'high_blood_pressure', 'platelets', 'serum_creatinine','serum_sodium', 'sex', 'smoking', 'time']

# Prepare the data for K-Nearest Neighbors


X = data_df[selected_features]
y = data_df['DEATH_EVENT']

# Split the data into training and testing sets


X_train, X_test, y_train, y_test = train_test_split(X, y, test_size=0.2, random_state=42)

# Create a K-Nearest Neighbors model


k = 5 # You can choose the value of k based on your requirements
model = KNeighborsClassifier(n_neighbors=k) # Use KNeighborsClassifier instead of RandomForestClassifier

# Train the model


[Link](X_train, y_train)

# Evaluate the model


accuracy = [Link](X_test, y_test)
print(f"K-Nearest Neighbors model Accuracy: {accuracy:.2f}")

# Randomly sample rows from the DataFrame


random_sample = data_df[selected_features].sample(n=1, random_state=42)

# Make a prediction
y_pred = [Link](random_sample)
print("Predicted DEATH_EVENT:", y_pred[0])

K-Nearest Neighbors model Accuracy: 0.53


Predicted DEATH_EVENT: 1
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General Conclusions

In the context of heart failure prediction


from the same dataset, Logistic Regression
emerges as the top performer with an accuracy
of 80%, demonstrating its effectiveness.
Random Forest Classifier follows closely with
75% accuracy, displaying robustness in
handling complex relationships. Decision Tree
performs moderately at 65%. Support Vector
Machines (SVM) achieved 58%, showing
potential sensitivity to the data's linear
separability. K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN)
trails with 53%, suggesting the need for
parameter adjustments. While Logistic
Regression and Random Forest excel, further
exploration and parameter tuning could
enhance the performance of SVM, Decision
Tree, and KNN in this specific prediction
task.

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Common questions

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The choice of algorithm significantly impacts interpretability and usability in applications such as fraud detection and customer segmentation. Algorithms like Decision Trees offer high interpretability due to their straightforward if-then rule structure, making results easier to explain to stakeholders . However, models like Random Forest, while powerful in handling complex patterns due to their ensemble nature, can reduce interpretability due to the black-box nature of the ensemble mechanism . Logistic Regression provides both reasonable accuracy and interpretability by offering a clear, probabilistic interpretation of the relationship between input features and output . In contrast, SVMs can be less interpretable, especially when using complex kernels, but offer robustness in capturing non-linear relationships which are crucial for scenarios like fraud detection. Usability in customer segmentation leans towards models that balance accuracy with clarity, enabling actionable insights .

Logistic Regression determines its decision boundary using a linear model that maps input features to a probability between 0 and 1 using the sigmoid function. The decision boundary is linear (or plane in higher dimensions) and derives from the learned weights multiplied by input features . In contrast, a Decision Tree algorithm creates a non-linear decision boundary as it recursively splits the dataset based on feature thresholds, forming a tree-like structure . Each split corresponds to a decision node in the tree, allowing it to model complex relationships beyond linear separability .

Logistic Regression exhibits an 80% accuracy, the highest among the algorithms applied, which indicates its strength in handling binary classification tasks such as predicting heart failure . Its effectiveness can be attributed to its probabilistic approach, modeling the likelihood of a particular class. However, Logistic Regression assumes a linear relationship between the input features and log-odds of the outcome, which might limit its performance in capturing complex, non-linear relationships that are present in the data .

To optimize the K-Nearest Neighbors (KNN) algorithm for better accuracy in heart failure prediction, several strategies can be employed including selecting an appropriate 'k' value, which balances bias and variance—higher 'k' reduces noise but may underfit, while lower 'k' adapts to finer patterns but risks overfitting . Additionally, utilizing different distance metrics (like Manhattan or Minkowski) could capture the underlying data distribution more effectively than the commonly used Euclidean distance . Normalizing or standardizing the features beforehand is also important to ensure that the distance computation is not disproportionately influenced by feature scale .

Random Forest Classifier distinguishes itself from a single Decision Tree by employing an ensemble approach that builds multiple Decision Trees during training and aggregates their predictions to form a final output, which can be either the mode of classes for classification or the mean prediction for regression tasks . This ensemble method reduces variance by averaging out the predictions of multiple trees, thus enhancing robustness and reducing overfitting, which is a common issue with single Decision Trees due to their higher variance . Furthermore, the method of bagging (Bootstrap Aggregating) and feature randomness used in Random Forest contribute to its lower bias by allowing diversity among the individual trees, thereby making it more resilient to errors in predictions .

The heart failure prediction experiment compared the performance of various machine learning algorithms using accuracy as the primary metric. Logistic Regression showed the highest accuracy at 80%, indicating its effectiveness in this binary classification task . Random Forest followed closely with 75% accuracy, demonstrating its ability to handle complex variable interactions. Decision Tree exhibited moderate accuracy at 65%, while SVM and KNN lagged behind with 58% and 53% accuracy, respectively, suggesting limitations in model assumptions or the need for parameter tuning to enhance performance . These results imply that while Logistic Regression and Random Forest are suitable for this dataset, further optimization could improve the results for SVM and KNN .

Support vectors are critical data points that lie closest to the hyperplane in a Support Vector Machine (SVM) model. They determine the position and orientation of the optimal hyperplane that separates the classes with the maximum margin . These vectors are pivotal because they are the most challenging points to classify and define the decision boundary. Without these support vectors, the decision function and the classifier's performance would be different .

The kernel trick allows Support Vector Machines (SVM) to handle non-linear data by transforming it into a higher-dimensional space where it can identify more complex patterns. This transformation leverages kernels to compute dot products in the new space without explicitly performing the transformation, thereby enabling SVM to capture complex relationships and deliver accurate predictions in cases where linear separation in the original feature space is not feasible .

Data preprocessing is crucial in machine learning because it prepares raw data to meet the requirements of algorithms. One-hot encoding is used to convert categorical features into a numerical format, allowing algorithms to interpret them correctly; algorithms typically operate on numerical matrices and may misinterpret categorical data if not transformed. In the heart failure experiment, categorical variables would be one-hot encoded to prevent misinterpretation by the model . Normalization or standardization ensures that features are on a similar scale, preventing any feature from disproportionately influencing the model due to its unit of measure, a critical step especially in distance-based algorithms like KNN . This preprocessing contributes to models learning patterns effectively without skew induced by varying data magnitudes .

The 'C' parameter in Support Vector Machines (SVM) dictates the trade-off between achieving a low training error and a low testing error, effectively balancing margin maximization and accuracy. A smaller 'C' encourages a larger margin that separates the classes, allowing some instances to be misclassified; this generally promotes better generalization to new data due to the increased margin of tolerance for errors . Conversely, a larger 'C' focuses on minimizing classification errors, which may shrink the margin at the cost of potentially leading to overfitting, as the model would adapt more tightly to the training data distribution. For example, in highly noisy datasets, a smaller 'C' might prevent the model from being overly sensitive to noise, enhancing performance on unseen data .

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