Mathematics and probability · MLD-0150
Categorical distribution
A probability distribution over a finite set of categories.
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Original example
Sample a token from a vocabulary distribution.
Original caveat
Describes one categorical draw, not a count vector.
Context and aliases
Level: Foundational. Stages: Theory · Training · Evaluation.
Tags: ML · DL · SLM · LLM.
Aliases: None recorded.
Related concepts
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Original references
- Deep Learning: online textbook ↗ · Consulted
- Mathematics for Machine Learning ↗ · Reference link
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