Interpreting loss functions probabilistically reveals the massive, hidden depths of the iceberg beneath the surface.

Moving beyond simple geometric distances, this perspective fundamentally broadens how we interpret data.

By treating real-world outcomes as observations drawn from a probability distribution that the model predicts, we gain a deeper, unified understanding of how our predictions connect to the ground truth.

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Terminologies - Likelihood

Likelihood and its Calculation

Maximum Likelihood Estimation (MLE)

Model Prediction - Conditioned Likelihood

Negative Log Likelihood (NLL)

NLL Modelling for Binary Classification