Glossary · Phase 2 · Math, when you need it
Log-likelihood
The log of the likelihood. Adding logs is easier than multiplying many tiny chances, and the best fit stays the same.
Learn it properly
Maximum likelihood · Choose the parameters that make the data most probable. About 25 minutes.
Other terms from the same lesson
- likelihood: How well some settings explain the data you saw. Training often picks the settings that make the data most likely.