What is the difference between ‘parameters’ and ‘hyperparameters’ in machine learning?

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What is the difference between ‘parameters’ and ‘hyperparameters’ in machine learning?

Key points

  • Parameters are learned from data; hyperparameters are set beforehand
  • Parameters directly impact the model's predictions; hyperparameters impact the learning process
  • Parameters are adjusted during training; hyperparameters are set by the user

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