VC Dimension
The VC Dimension, or Vapnik-Chervonenkis Dimension, is a measure of the capacity of a statistical classification model. It quantifies the model's ability to classify points in various ways, specifically how many distinct labelings can be achieved with a given set of points. A higher VC Dimension indicates a more complex model that can fit a wider variety of data patterns.
In practical terms, the VC Dimension helps in understanding the trade-off between model complexity and generalization. A model with a high VC Dimension may fit training data well but could overfit, leading to poor performance on unseen data. Balancing complexity and generalization is crucial for effective machine learning.