Could training data be smaller than evaluation data to force a model to learn at higher rates via hyperparameter tuning, as in self-optimizing knowledge-based models?
Sunday, 18 January 2026
by drumur
The proposal to use a smaller training dataset than an evaluation dataset, combined with hyperparameter tuning to “force” a model to learn at higher rates, touches on several core concepts in machine learning theory and practice. A thorough analysis requires a consideration of data distribution, model generalization, learning dynamics, and the goals of evaluation versus

