With the XGBoost algorithm using 10-20 features, how are the splits decided, and on which feature will they be divided?

AnswerBot
12mo

XgBoost algorithm uses a greedy approach to determine splits based on feature importance.

  • XgBoost algorithm calculates the information gain for each feature to determine the best split.

  • The feature with...read more

ds yard
10mo
Wrong. We don't calculate information gain we calculate similarity score instead to get the best spl...read more
Help your peers!
Select
Add answer anonymously...

Top Data Scientist Interview Questions Asked at Infosys

Q. Explain precision and recall, and when each is used.
Q. Do you have any experience on cloud platforms?
Q. Explain the XGBoost algorithm.
Data Scientist Interview Questions
Stay ahead in your career. Get AmbitionBox app
play-icon
play-icon
qr-code
Trusted by over 1.5 Crore job seekers to find their right fit company
80 L+

Reviews

10L+

Interviews

4 Cr+

Salaries

1.5 Cr+

Users

Contribute to help millions

Made with ❤️ in India. Trademarks belong to their respective owners. All rights reserved © 2025 Info Edge (India) Ltd.

Follow Us
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
Profile Image
Hello, Guest
AmbitionBox Employee Choice Awards 2025
Winners announced!
awards-icon
Contribute to help millions!
Write a review
Write a review
Share interview
Share interview
Contribute salary
Contribute salary
Add office photos
Add office photos
Add office benefits
Add office benefits