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Three functions of a very small validation set

Question: If a project has only a tiny validation set and uses it as the main set for frequent review, what three tasks can that set still support? Answer in one to three sentences.

Sample answer: It can be used for manual review of errors, comparing candidate models, and adjusting hyperparameters.

Key points:

  • Manual review of errors
  • Comparing candidate models
  • Adjusting hyperparameters

Rubric: The answer should name all three tasks. Give partial credit for correctly naming one or two of them.

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