Categorical Variable Mapping Considerations in Classification Problems: Protein Application
The mapping of categorical variables into numerical values is common in machine learning classification problems. This type of mapping is frequently performed in a relatively arbitrary manner. We present a series of four assumptions (tested numerically) regarding these mappings in the context of pro...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2023-01-01
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Series: | Mathematics |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7390/11/2/279 |