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Partial Dependence Plot

A visualisation technique that shows the marginal effect of one or two features on a model's predicted output, averaged across the distribution of all other features.

In plain language

A graph showing how changing one aspect of the data affects what the AI predicts. For example, a loan approval model's partial dependence plot might show that as someone's income increases, their approval probability rises steadily.

Why this matters

Partial dependence plots support model interpretability and governance by making relationships between inputs and outputs visible to non-technical stakeholders. They help you verify that the model is learning sensible relationships and can support defensibility in regulated decisions.

Relevance

Governance

Enhances interpretability and explainability of model decisions, supporting governance requirements around transparency and defensibility.

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