Decision tree
To understand the random forest model, we must first learn about the decision tree, the basic building block of a random forest. We all use decision trees in our daily lives, even if you don't know it by that name. You will be able to relate to the concepts of a decision tree once we start going through the example.
Imagine you approach a bank for a loan. The bank will scan you for a series of eligibility criteria before they approve the loan. For each individual, the loan amount they offer will vary, based on the different eligibility criteria they satisfy.
They may go ahead with various decision points to make the final decision to arrive at the possibility of granting a loan and the amount that can be given, such as the ...
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