When optimizing Hyperopt, you must specify whether to maximize or m…

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When optimizing Hyperopt, you must specify whether to maximize or minimize because:

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F1 should be maximized while RMSE should be minimized — wrong direction inverts selection — Maximize F1, minimize RMSE — wrong direction picks the worst trial.

Answer

All metrics maximize always

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All metrics minimize always

Answer

Direction does not matter

When optimizing Hyperopt, you must specify whether to maximize or minimize because:

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