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why do most algorithm only take number between -1 and 1 as input or output?
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why do most algorithm only take number between -1 and 1 as input or output?
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Jan-25-2017, 03:38 AM
numbers in the range from -1 to 1 or 0 to 1 are often used for scaling things. having studied a lot of maths it is common to see numbers like this.
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RE: why do most algorithm only take number between -1 and 1 as input or output? - by Skaperen - Jan-25-2017, 03:38 AM

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