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Decision Trees

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A is a non-parametric used for both and tasks. It functions by recursively partitioning the into subsets based on the value of input , resulting in a flowchart-like structure composed of , , and . The splitting process typically employs mathematical criteria such as , , or to maximize homogeneity within the resulting branches. While highly interpretable and requiring minimal , individual trees are prone to , a limitation often addressed by methods like or implemented in libraries such as or .

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