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External validation

Evaluation using data independent of model training, tuning and study design.

Definition

Evaluation using data independent of model training, tuning and study design. Follow the related lesson to see how this term changes a system boundary or decision.

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Machine learning for bioeconomy systems

Use ML when data support prediction or pattern discovery—and keep domain constraints visible.

REFERENCES

References & further reading

  1. U.S. Department of Energy (2024). Feedstock-Conversion Interface Consortium: Crosscutting Analysis Research.Open source