SAS A00-240 Exam - Topic 8 Question 2 Discussion

Actual exam question for SAS's A00-240 exam

Question #: 2
Topic #: 8

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Refer to the exhibit:

Based upon the comparative ROC plot for two competing models, which is the champion model and why?

ACandidate 1, because the area outside the curve is greater

BCandidate 2, because the area under the curve is greater

CCandidate 1, because it is closer to the diagonal reference curve

DCandidate 2, because it shows less over fit than Candidate 1

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Suggested Answer: B

by Fannie at May 06, 2022, 07:56 PM

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Edelmira

4 months ago

Candidate 1 looks good, but I’m not convinced about the overfitting claim.

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Stefan

4 months ago

I thought closer to the diagonal meant better performance?

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Gilma

4 months ago

Wait, isn't a larger area outside the curve better?

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Cruz

4 months ago

Totally agree, Candidate 2 is the clear winner!

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Latia

5 months ago

Candidate 2 has a larger area under the curve.

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Jeanice

5 months ago

I’m confused about the overfitting aspect mentioned in option D. Does that mean Candidate 2 is better overall? I need to think this through more.

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Tess

5 months ago

I practiced a similar question, and I recall that the model with the greater area under the curve is usually preferred, so I would lean towards Candidate 2.

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Tambra

5 months ago

I'm not entirely sure, but I feel like Candidate 1 might be the right choice since it seems to have a better position relative to the diagonal line.

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Elizabeth

5 months ago

I think the champion model is Candidate 2 because I remember that a larger area under the ROC curve indicates better performance.

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Val

5 months ago

Option C, scheduled Apex, is an interesting choice. I'm not as familiar with that approach, but it could be a good way to keep the custom field up-to-date without relying on user actions.

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Beata

5 months ago

Okay, I think I've got a good handle on this. I'd recommend redefining the priorities to manage the new scope while ensuring the existing program components stay on track.

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