Neural-network building blocks · MLD-1121
Sigmoid
A function mapping real inputs into the interval zero to one.
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Original example
Convert a binary-classification logit into a probability.
Original caveat
Extreme inputs can yield very small gradients.
Context and aliases
Level: Intermediate. Stages: Training · Inference · Theory.
Tags: DL · SLM · LLM · Vision · NLP.
Aliases: Logistic function.
Related concepts
Concepts linking here
Original references
- Deep Learning: online textbook ↗ · Consulted
- PyTorch neural-network layers ↗ · Reference link
- PyTorch documentation ↗ · Reference link
- Original reference URL ↗