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Statistics [edit: and especially ML] is different from math. It is important to let go of one's preconceived notions and to try to absorb the new field as is
by neurologic 10y ago
Statistics [edit: and especially ML] is different from math. It is important to let go of one's preconceived notions and to try to absorb the new field as is. Its jargon exists for a reason --- the normal math jargon doesn't quite have the right concepts --- so it is worthwhile spending the effort to understand it.
- j2kun 10y agoYeah, but I did my PhD in theoretical computer science and have published research papers in ML. So I shouldn't have such a hard time. (It could just be me, but maybe it's a weak signal)