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Classification of Reward Models for LLM Reasoning
A crucial aspect of applying reinforcement learning to reasoning is the design of the reward model, which can be categorized based on its evaluation target. One type is the 'outcome reward model,' which assesses the final answer's quality or correctness. Another is the 'process reward model,' conceptually similar to a step-level verifier, which evaluates each intermediate step in the reasoning chain. A third approach is a 'rule-based reward model,' which can be implemented using simple heuristics, such as rewarding longer outputs to encourage more detailed reasoning.
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Ch.5 Inference - Foundations of Large Language Models
Foundations of Large Language Models
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Classification of Reward Models for LLM Reasoning
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A team is training a language model to solve multi-step logic puzzles. Their training system automatically reviews each line of the model's generated reasoning. If a line represents a valid deductive step, it receives a positive score. If a line contains a logical fallacy or contradicts a previous statement, it receives a negative score, and the evaluation stops. The total score for the entire reasoning path is then used to update the model. Which classification best describes this type of feedback mechanism?
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