Data Science & ML

Confusion Matrix

/kənˈfjuːʒən ˈmeɪtrɪks/

Definition

A table showing the counts of true/false positives and negatives for a classification model.

Example in context

"The confusion matrix showed high false negatives — we're missing real fraud cases. Lowering the threshold captures more."

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does "Confusion Matrix" mean?

A table showing the counts of true/false positives and negatives for a classification model.

How do you pronounce "Confusion Matrix"?

"Confusion Matrix" is pronounced /kənˈfjuːʒən ˈmeɪtrɪks/.

Can you use "Confusion Matrix" in a sentence?

"The confusion matrix showed high false negatives — we're missing real fraud cases. Lowering the threshold captures more."