diff --git a/docs/hw2.md b/docs/hw2.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..a45c619 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/hw2.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Computer Science 477/577 - Homework 2 + +## Matt Jensen + +*Very Late* + +> 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. + +