optimization
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Broyden’s Method in Python
In a previous post we looked at root-finding methods for single variable equations. In this post we’ll look at the expansion of Quasi-Newton methods to the multivariable case and look at one of the more widely-used algorithms today: Broyden’s Method.
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Root-Finding Algorithms Tutorial in Python: Line Search, Bisection, Secant, Newton-Raphson, Inverse Quadratic Interpolation, Brent’s Method
Motivation How do you find the roots of a continuous polynomial function? Well, if we want to find the roots of something like:
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Understanding Facebook Ads: Pros and Cons
I recently did some A/B testing work through the Facebook advertising platform, and gave a quick presentation on the pros and cons of the platform. Here’s a summary. PRO Microtargeting Optimization Inexpensive, low ceilings Demonstrated to work at scale, sophisticated distribution CON Click bots Opaque To clarify my perspective on the platform, some background on the…
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