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What is the purpose of dimensionality reduction?

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  • What is the purpose of dimensionality reduction?
  • Can you discuss the benefits of using dimensionality reduction techniques in machine learning?
  • Why are researchers and data scientists increasingly interested in dimensionality reduction, and what problems does it solve?
  • How do dimensionality reduction techniques help to simplify complex data sets, and what are some common methods used in this process?
  • What are some real-world applications of dimensionality reduction, and how has it impacted various industries?
  • How does dimensionality reduction contribute to the field of artificial intelligence and the development of intelligent systems?
  • What are some challenges or limitations associated with dimensionality reduction, and how can they be overcome?
  • In what ways can dimensionality reduction techniques be applied in other fields aside from data analysis, and what benefits can they offer?
  • Can you discuss a specific project where you utilized dimensionality reduction techniques to effectively manage and analyze complex data?
  • Explain the concept of dimensionality reduction and how it is useful in data analysis.

Interview question asked to Data Scientists interviewing at WorldRemit, Virta, GitLab and others: What is the purpose of dimensionality reduction?.