Classifier

A Classifier is a Software Component that can be used in solving a Classification Task.

• Example(s):
  • Classification System,
  • Classification Algorithm,
  • Mechanized Classifier.
  • …
• Counter-Example(s):
  • an Accepter,
  • a Compiler,
  • a Decoder,
  • an Encoder,
  • a Parser,
  • a Regressor,
  • a Software Code Interpreter.
• See: Classification Function, Human Classifier, Software System, Software Module, Network Module, Software Engine, Algorithm, Software Toolkit, Regression Task.

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References

1998

• (Kohavi & Provost, 1998) ⇒ Ron Kohavi, and Foster Provost. (1998). “Glossary of Terms.” In: Machine Leanring 30(2-3).
  • QUOTE: Classifier: A mapping from unlabeled instances to (discrete) classes. Classifiers have a form (e.g., decision tree) plus an interpretation procedure (including how to handle unknowns, etc.). Some classifiers also provide probability estimates (scores), which can be thresholded to yield a discrete class decision thereby taking into account a utility function.

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