System Requirements Document
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Hyperparameter Tuning The system should provide the ability to fine-tune the hyperparameters of the neural network, enabling researchers and developers to optimize performance. Specific requirements include: 1.1 Adjustable Hyperparameters: Number of Hidden Layers: Users must be able to increase or decrease the number of hidden layers to experiment with model depth. Number of Hidden Units: Each hidden layer should allow for customization of the number of units (neurons). Activation Functions: The system should support multiple activation functions such as ReLU, sigmoid, and tanh, selectable per layer. Learning Rate: Users must be able to specify a learning rate for the optimizer, with support for both constant and adaptive learning rates. Number of Epochs: The training process should allow the specification of the number of epochs, with visual feedback on progress. 1.2 Configuration Management: A dedicated configuration file or graphical interface should be available to make changes to these parameters easily. The system should maintain a history of configurations for reproducibility and comparison of experiments.
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Validation Mechanism To ensure the robustness of the model, the system must include a thorough validation mechanism with the following capabilities: 2.1 Misclassification Detection: The system should automatically identify misclassified examples during the validation phase.
For each class, at least one misclassified instance must be displayed, accompanied by the predicted label and true label. 2.2 Visualization: The misclassified examples should be presented in a clear and concise format, such as images with overlaid labels or tabular summaries for non-visual data. Users should be able to export this information for further analysis. 2.3 Metrics: The system should calculate and display common evaluation metrics, including accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score, for all classes.
- Workflow Improvements In addition to hyperparameter tuning, the system should support advanced workflow features to improve the overall accuracy of the neural network. These features include: 3.1 Data Preprocessing: Support for advanced preprocessing techniques, such as normalization, standardization, and handling of missing values. Options for data augmentation, including rotation, scaling, cropping, and flipping of images, to increase training data diversity. 3.2 Regularization: Implementation of regularization techniques such as dropout to prevent overfitting. Support for L1 and L2 regularization to control model complexity. 3.3 Alternative Architectures: The system should provide templates or guidance for testing alternative architectures, such as convolutional neural networks (CNNs) or recurrent neural networks (RNNs), depending on the dataset. 3.4 Automated Suggestions: Incorporation of automated tools to recommend potential improvements, such as underutilized features or patterns in validation results. 3.5 Logging and Monitoring:
Continuous logging of training and validation metrics for detailed performance tracking. Real-time monitoring of resource utilization, including GPU/CPU usage, memory, and training time.
Additional Notes The system must be user-friendly and include comprehensive documentation for all features. It should also be designed to accommodate future enhancements and be compatible with industry-standard frameworks such as TensorFlow or PyTorch.