Documenting and evaluating a machine learning model
I can create a model card to document a machine learning model.
Documenting and evaluating a machine learning model
I can create a model card to document a machine learning model.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- It is important to evaluate a machine learning model’s accuracy. A confusion matrix can be used to visualise this.
- Reporting a model’s accuracy improves accountability so we can be more open about mistakes and issues.
- A model card provides more information, improving accountability and demonstrates responsible practice.
Keywords
Accuracy - how many times a model makes a correct prediction
Accountability - taking responsibility for how a model behaves and being honest about its performance, limitations and potential impact on others
Model card - a short report on how a machine learning model works, how well the model performs and what people should know before using the model
Common misconception
Users of a machine learning application do not need to be aware of how accurate it is.
Model cards are good practice when developing machine learning applications. A model card is a short report on how a machine learning model works, how well the model performs and what people should know before using the model.
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Equipment
Pupils will need micro:bits for this lesson and access to a device that can access CreateAI online.
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Exit quiz
6 Questions
how often a model makes correct predictions
a table showing correct and incorrect classifications
taking responsibility for a model's performance and fairness
a document explaining a model’s purpose, accuracy and limitations