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Analyzing Parameter Impact on Logarithmic Bucketing
Two language models are configured with a mechanism that groups large relative position offsets into a limited number of 'buckets'. Both models use a total of 32 buckets (n_b = 32). For any offset d greater than 16, the bucket index is calculated using the following formula:
b(d) = 16 + floor( (log(d) - log(16)) / (log(dist_max) - log(16)) * 16 )
- Model A sets its maximum expected offset (
dist_max) to 128. - Model B sets its maximum expected offset (
dist_max) to 512.
Which model provides finer-grained distinctions for offsets between 60 and 120? Explain your reasoning by referencing how the dist_max parameter influences the formula's output.
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