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You have an Azure Machine Learning pipeline that contains a Split Data module. The Split Data module outputs to a Train Model module and a Score Model module. What is the function of the Split Data mo

The correct answer is B. creating training and validation datasets. The Split Data module in an Azure Machine Learning pipeline is used to divide a dataset into distinct subsets for training and validation purposes.

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You have an Azure Machine Learning pipeline that contains a Split Data module. The Split Data module outputs to a Train Model module and a Score Model module. What is the function of the Split Data module?

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  • Ascaling numeric variables so that they are within a consistent numeric range
  • Bcreating training and validation datasets
  • Cdiverting records that have missing data
  • Dselecting columns that must be included in the model

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Why each option

The Split Data module in an Azure Machine Learning pipeline is used to divide a dataset into distinct subsets for training and validation purposes.

Ascaling numeric variables so that they are within a consistent numeric range

Scaling numeric variables is performed by data transformation modules like 'Normalize Data', not the 'Split Data' module.

Bcreating training and validation datasetsCorrect

The Split Data module's primary function is to partition a dataset into two parts, typically a training set for model learning and a separate test or validation set for evaluating the model's performance on unseen data.

Cdiverting records that have missing data

Diverting records with missing data is handled by data cleaning modules, such as 'Clean Missing Data', not the 'Split Data' module.

Dselecting columns that must be included in the model

Selecting specific columns for inclusion in a model is achieved using modules like 'Select Columns in Dataset', not the 'Split Data' module.

Concept tested: Data splitting for model training and evaluation

Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/machine-learning/algorithm-module-reference/split-data?view=azureml-inference-oss-sdk

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#Azure Machine Learning pipelines#Data splitting#Training datasets#Validation datasets

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