Classification Tree Splitting Criterion

A Classification Tree Splitting Criterion is a Decision Tree Splitting Criterion that can be applied to a Classification Tree.

• Context:
  • It can be used by a Classification Tree Learning Algorithm.
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• Example(s):
  • a Gini Index Impurity Function.
  • an Information Gain Impurity Function.
  • a Chi-Square Impurity Function.
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• Counter-Example(s):
  • a Regression Tree Splitting Criterion.
• See: Classification Tree Pruning Algorithm.

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