Class imbalance
A video describing what class imbalance is and why it is important.
What do we mean by class imbalance?
If your dataset has lots of examples of one class, but very few of another, then there is said to be class imbalance. For example, you may have lots of examples of healthy plants in your dataset, but very few with a particular disease you are trying to detect.
This video looks at the implications for class imbalance on machine learning, and possible ways to counteract it.
Reach your personal and professional goals
Unlock access to hundreds of expert online courses and degrees from top universities and educators to gain accredited qualifications and professional CV-building certificates.
Join over 18 million learners to launch, switch or build upon your career, all at your own pace, across a wide range of topic areas.
