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Under and Overfitting example picture does not match code results

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HTML
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3
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Description

In article Underfitting vs. Overfitting, the current picture is different from version 1.8, and does not match the picture generated when the corresponding notebook is run.

The current picture does not convey the proper idea about overfitting, making it an attractive option.

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  3. Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
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Research direction

Start with the linked Underfitting vs. Overfitting article and its corresponding notebook. Compare the current picture with the version 1.8 image and the image generated by running the notebook, then update the article asset so it matches the code results and clearly conveys why overfitting is undesirable. Verify the rendered article afterward.

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Assessment

Tech stack
html, jupyter-notebook
Domain
documentation, machine-learning
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
2/5
Estimated time
1-3 hours
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
62/100

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