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Module 6 activity

Activity: Choose a Threshold and Explain Errors

Activity ID: ML-M06-A01 Estimated active time: 45-75 minutes

Goal

Produce the main Module 06 evidence: Metrics report with threshold choice, confusion matrix explanation, and error-analysis notes.

Inputs

  • data/module_06_metrics_thresholds_v1.csv
  • data/data-dictionary.md
  • notebooks/module-06-worked.ipynb
  • notebooks/module-06-practice.ipynb

Instructions

  1. Read the data dictionary.
  2. Open the notebook or worksheet.
  3. Run or inspect each section in order.
  4. Record the baseline, comparison, threshold, cluster, slice, or pipeline result required by the module.
  5. Write a short interpretation.
  6. Write at least two limitations.

Quality checklist

  • [ ] Uses only supplied synthetic data.
  • [ ] Names the target or states that there is no target.
  • [ ] Does not treat one metric or output as proof.
  • [ ] Includes a limitation note.
  • [ ] Keeps the conclusion tied to the learning task.

Submission format

Submit the notebook output or worksheet table plus a 4-6 sentence explanation.

Safety note

Use only supplied fictional or synthetic data. Do not add or upload real learner data.