Pitfalls to Avoid when Interpreting Machine Learning Models

07/08/2020
by   Christoph Molnar, et al.
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Modern requirements for machine learning (ML) models include both high predictive performance and model interpretability. A growing number of techniques provide model interpretations, but can lead to wrong conclusions if applied incorrectly. We illustrate pitfalls of ML model interpretation such as bad model generalization, dependent features, feature interactions or unjustified causal interpretations. Our paper addresses ML practitioners by raising awareness of pitfalls and pointing out solutions for correct model interpretation, as well as ML researchers by discussing open issues for further research.

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