Regarding Estimators

Course Discussions Machine Learning
#1

Hi

Yesterday in ML class , I heard about Estimators. Just at a high level can you please explain what that means. is it like in linear regression W0 and W1 component.

Thanks
Kalyan

#2

Hi,

In machine learning , an estimator is an equation for picking the “best,” or most likely accurate, data model based upon observations in realty. Not to be confused with estimation in general, the estimator is the formula that evaluates a given quantity (the estimand) and generates an estimate.

Thanks.