Precision & recall
precision · recall
Precision: of what the system flagged, how much was right. Recall: of what it should have flagged, how much it found. You usually trade one for the other.
01In short
Precision: of what the system flagged, how much was right. Recall: of what it should have flagged, how much it found. You usually trade one for the other.
In productionDecide which mistake is more expensive before you tune anything.
02Video
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03Guide
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A step-by-step guide for “Precision & recall” goes here. Suggested outline:
- What it is — in one paragraph
- Why it matters in production
- How to do it — 3 to 7 steps
- Pitfalls we see in the field
04Checklist
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Four to eight things a team can tick before go-live.
05FAQ
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The three questions clients actually ask about “Precision & recall”.
06Related terms
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