Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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People often ask why Lasso Regression can make parameter values equal 0, but Ridge Regression can not. This StatQuest shows you why.

NOTE: This StatQuest assumes that you are already familiar with Ridge and Lasso Regression. If not, check out the 'Quests.
Ridge: youtu.be/Q81RR3yKn30
Lasso: youtu.be/NGf0voTMlcs

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0:00 Awesome song and introduction
0:33 Ridge Regression visualized
6:00 Lasso Regression visualized
7:48 Summary of Ridge vs Lasso Regression

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