Tabular ML Question: When to Model Categorical Variables Separately?
mariofilhoml · x · 2026-08-12
A question about tabular machine learning: when to treat a categorical variable as a feature in a single model versus building separate models for each level? There is no one-size-fits-all answer, sparking discussion on modeling strategies.
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