Achieving remarkable model accuracy with limited training resources can be a daunting challenge. Recently, I faced a scenario where I had to train a Single Layer Feedforward Neural Network (SLFN) model with few epochs.
To overcome this constraint, I employed two powerful techniques:
1.L2 Regularization (Ridge Regression) Introduces a penalty term to the cost function, discouraging large weight values and reducing overfitting. This mitigated the risk of overfitting despite limited training iterations.
2.Batch Processing Divides training data into small batches and updates model weights after each batch. This approach accelerates the training process and acts as a form of regularization by introducing noise into the weight updates, further enhancing generalization.
The combination of L2 regularization and batch processing proved highly effective. Despite the restricted number of epochs, the SLFN model achieved remarkable accuracy, demonstrating the power of these techniques in optimizing model performance under resource constraints.
President at Zoomlion Heavy Industry NA, Inc.
2wBrilliant ideas! Next time, we may re-organize the data and try this training method.