The Model Evaluation Handbook
A Practical Guide to Measuring, Comparing, and Optimizing AI Performance
Are you confident that your AI model will perform as well in production as it did during testing? Many practitioners discover too late that impressive training results don't guarantee real-world success. The gap between laboratory performance and practical deployment often stems from inadequate evaluation practices that miss critical aspects of model behavior. This comprehensive guide takes you beyond basic accuracy metrics to develop a sophisticated understanding of model evaluation. You'll learn how to select appropriate metrics for different problem types, implement robust validation strategies, and identify potential pitfalls before they impact your projects. From understanding bias and fairness considerations to mastering advanced techniques like cross-validation and ensemble evaluation, you'll gain the skills needed to make confident decisions about model performance. Whether you're working on classification, regression, or more complex AI systems, this book provides practical frameworks for evaluating models systematically. You'll discover how to detect overfitting, handle imbalanced datasets, and assess model reliability under changing conditions. Each concept is illustrated with real-world examples and actionable techniques you can apply immediately. By the end of this book, you'll have the expertise to evaluate AI models with confidence, communicate results effectively to stakeholders, and ensure your models deliver consistent value in production environments. Your evaluation skills will become a competitive advantage in developing robust, reliable AI systems.
Est. Length
315 pages (16 chapters)
Language
English
Publication date
Oct 15, 2025
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