diff --git a/docs/hw2.md b/docs/hw2.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..c3df878 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/hw2.md @@ -0,0 +1,13 @@ +Computer Science 477/577\ +Homework 1\ +Due: April 20 + +(10 Points) Suppose that you are trying to discretize a continuous +attribute by using the ChiMerge Algorithm. When you merge two rows +(because the $\chi^{2}$ statistic of the upper row falls below a +threshold) you must the recompute at least one $\chi^{2}$ value. Is the +new value necessarily greater than the old one? + +A formal proof is not necessary. Just an intelligent discussion. You +will not lose points by giving the wrong answer, only by not being +intelligent in your discussion.