When training a linear SVM model , the C meta-parameter weights the cost of classification errors (versus the margin). What happens if you increase the value of C meta-parameter?

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When training a  linear SVM model , the C meta-parameter weights the cost of classification errors (versus the margin). What happens if you  increase the value of C  meta-parameter?

Accepted Answer

It increases the variance of the model, increases its sensitivity to noise, and leads to smaller margins.

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It increases the bias of the model, reduces it sensitivity to noise, and leads to larger margins.

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