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This question evaluates understanding of hyperparameter tuning methods, including the competencies to compare different search strategies, analyze trade-offs in efficiency and parallelization, and design experiments to optimize model performance.

Describe common methods for hyperparameter tuning in machine learning.

For each method, explain:

  • How it works conceptually.
  • Its advantages and disadvantages (e.g., efficiency, ease of parallelization, sample efficiency).

Include at least: manual search, grid search, random search, and more advanced methods such as Bayesian optimization or adaptive schemes.