Uncertainty Glossary
Browse 9 uncertainty terms defined in plain English, from the cultural dictionary of computing.
9 Uncertainty Terms
- Bayesian Neural Network
- A neural network that models uncertainty by treating weights or predictions probabilistically rather than deterministically. It influences how models are...
- Compile and Pray
- A joking phrase for making a change and then hoping compilation or the build pipeline will reveal whether it worked. In engineering slang, compile and pray...
- Conformal Prediction
- A framework for producing prediction sets or intervals with statistical coverage guarantees under stated assumptions. It influences how models are trained,...
- Gaussian Process
- A nonparametric Bayesian model that defines distributions over functions and provides calibrated uncertainty estimates. It influences how models are trained,...
- Uncertainty
- A measure or acknowledgment of how unsure an AI system is about an answer, prediction, or decision. Handling uncertainty well is important because systems...
- Uncertainty Estimation
- Techniques used to estimate how uncertain a model is about its outputs or predictions. Uncertainty estimation is useful for deciding when to escalate to...
- Uncertainty Quantification
- The formal measurement and expression of uncertainty in model outputs, predictions, or system behavior. Uncertainty quantification is important in high-stakes...
- Unknown Unknown
- A risk or factor you do not even know exists yet, making it impossible to plan for directly. In engineering slang, unknown unknowns are why humility matters in...
- Version Roulette
- A situation where versions are chosen, upgraded, or combined with too little predictability to trust the outcome. In engineering slang, version roulette is...
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