In a neural network, what does the term 'activation function' refer to?

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In a neural network, what does the term 'activation function' refer to?
  1. A method to initialize weights
  2. A function that determines the output of a neuron
  3. A technique for data normalization
  4. A process for training the model

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In a neural network, what does the term 'activation function' refer to?
  • Step 1: Understand that a neural network is made up of many small units called neurons.
  • Step 2: Each neuron receives input data, which can be numbers or signals.
  • Step 3: The neuron processes this input using a mathematical operation.
  • Step 4: The activation function is a specific mathematical formula that decides what the output of the neuron will be.
  • Step 5: The output can be a number that helps the network make decisions or predictions.
  • Step 6: The activation function helps the network learn by allowing it to understand complex patterns in the data.
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