Databricks Exam Databricks Machine Learning Associate Topic 3 Question 10 Discussion

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Question #: 10
Topic #: 3

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A data scientist wants to efficiently tune the hyperparameters of a scikit-learn model in parallel. They elect to use the Hyperopt library to facilitate this process.

Which of the following Hyperopt tools provides the ability to optimize hyperparameters in parallel?

Afmin

BSparkTrials

Cquniform

Dsearch_space

Eobjective_function

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Suggested Answer: A

In Spark ML, a transformer is an algorithm that can transform one DataFrame into another DataFrame. It takes a DataFrame as input and produces a new DataFrame as output. This transformation can involve adding new columns, modifying existing ones, or applying feature transformations. Examples of transformers in Spark MLlib include feature transformers like StringIndexer, VectorAssembler, and StandardScaler.

Databricks documentation on transformers: Transformers in Spark ML

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Pilar

2 days ago

I thought fmin could do that too?

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Hoa

8 days ago

SparkTrials is the one for parallel optimization!

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Rebecka

14 days ago

I vaguely recall that quniform is related to defining search spaces, but I don't think it helps with parallel tuning.

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Rashad

19 days ago

I feel like fmin is more about the optimization process itself, not specifically for parallel execution.

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Desmond

24 days ago

I think SparkTrials is the one that allows for parallel optimization. I practiced a similar question about parallel processing in Hyperopt.

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Regenia

1 month ago

I remember that Hyperopt has a way to run trials in parallel, but I'm not sure if it's SparkTrials or something else.

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Colton

1 month ago

Ah, I see now. The SparkTrials class in Hyperopt is designed to distribute the hyperparameter search across a Spark cluster, enabling parallel execution. That makes sense as the solution to this question. I'm confident B is the right answer.

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Abel

1 month ago

I think the answer is B. SparkTrials is the Hyperopt tool that allows you to leverage Spark to parallelize the hyperparameter optimization process. The other options don't seem to directly address the parallel processing requirement.

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Noah

1 month ago

The key here is that the question is asking about a tool that provides the ability to optimize hyperparameters in parallel. Based on my understanding, that would be the SparkTrials class in Hyperopt, so I'm going to go with option B.

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Chauncey

1 month ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is B. SparkTrials is the Hyperopt tool that allows for parallel optimization of hyperparameters.

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Florencia

1 month ago

Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. I know Hyperopt is used for hyperparameter tuning, but I'm not sure which specific tool handles the parallel processing aspect. I'll have to review my notes on that.

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Elbert

1 month ago

I'm pretty confident the answer is to set permissions for the standard page. That way, we can control who has access to it without having to delete the content entirely.

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Kimberlie

1 month ago

I definitely practiced questions on vendor selection, and RFP seems to ring a bell as the correct answer.

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Melda

1 month ago

This is a good question. I'm going to carefully consider each option and try to apply my knowledge of Outlook to figure out the most likely cause.

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Lorrie

1 month ago

Hmm, I'm a bit unsure about this one. I know non-repudiation has something to do with proving the sender of a message, but I'm not 100% sure if that's the right answer. I'll have to think about it a bit more.

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Corrina

6 months ago

Hmm, this question is making me feel like I need to brush up on my Hyperopt knowledge. Time to go binge-watch some scikit-learn tutorials!

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Velda

4 months ago

D) search_space

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Lea

4 months ago

C) quniform

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Maryann

4 months ago

B) SparkTrials

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Huey

5 months ago

A) fmin

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Glendora

6 months ago

I'm leaning towards B) SparkTrials. Parallel hyperparameter tuning is a pretty specific use case, and that's what the question is focused on.

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Alfreda

6 months ago

Ooh, this is a good one! I'd say the answer is B) SparkTrials. It's the only option here that mentions parallel optimization, which is what the question is asking for.

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Hortencia

5 months ago

I'm not sure about the others, but C) quniform doesn't sound like it's for parallel optimization.

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Bettina

5 months ago

I would go with B) SparkTrials. It seems like the best option for parallel optimization.

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Chara

6 months ago

I think the answer is A) fmin. It sounds like a tool that could optimize hyperparameters efficiently.

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Chara

7 months ago

I'm pretty sure the answer is B) SparkTrials. Hyperopt has that built-in functionality for parallel tuning, right? I better double-check the docs just to be sure.

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Long

5 months ago

I remember reading that D) search_space is the tool in Hyperopt for parallel tuning.

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Erasmo

6 months ago

I'm not sure, but I think C) quniform might be the one for parallel hyperparameter optimization.

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Alisha

6 months ago

No, I believe it's B) SparkTrials that is used for parallel tuning in Hyperopt.

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Crista

6 months ago

I think it's actually A) fmin that allows for parallel optimization.

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Ira

7 months ago

I think both A) fmin and B) SparkTrials can be used for parallel optimization, depending on the specific requirements of the data scientist.

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Lizette

7 months ago

Hmm, this looks like a tricky one. I think the answer might be B) SparkTrials, since that's specifically designed for parallel hyperparameter optimization.

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Louis

6 months ago

Yes, SparkTrials is designed for parallel hyperparameter optimization. Good choice!

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Reta

6 months ago

I think you're right, B) SparkTrials is the correct answer for optimizing hyperparameters in parallel.

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Maybelle

7 months ago

I disagree, I believe the correct answer is A) fmin as it is used for optimizing hyperparameters.

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Erick

7 months ago

I think the answer is B) SparkTrials because it allows optimization in parallel.

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