Detailed Explanation of Feature Importance
Feature importance in a regression model indicates how much each feature contributes to the prediction of the target variable. In the context of our linear regression model, the feature importance is represented by the coefficients of the features. Here's a more detailed explanation:
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Coefficient Values: The coefficients (or weights) assigned to each feature by the linear regression model indicate the strength and direction of the relationship between the feature and the target variable. A positive coefficient means that as the feature value increases, the target variable also increases, while a negative coefficient means that as the feature value increases, the target variable decreases.
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Magnitude of Coefficients: The magnitude (absolute value) of the coefficients indicates the importance of the feature. Features with larger absolute coefficient values have a greater impact on the prediction of the target variable. For example, if a feature has a coefficient of 2.5, it has a stronger influence on the target variable compared to a feature with a coefficient of 0.5.
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Feature Importance Plot: The bar plot of feature importance provides a visual representation of the coefficients. Features are sorted by their importance, with the most important features at the top. This helps in identifying which features are most influential in predicting the next day candlestick price.
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Interpreting the Plot: In the feature importance plot, each bar represents a feature, and the length of the bar represents the magnitude of its coefficient. Features with longer bars are more important. The direction of the bar (positive or negative) indicates whether the feature has a positive or negative relationship with the target variable.
By analyzing the feature importance, we can gain insights into which features are driving the predictions of the model and make informed decisions about feature selection, model improvement, and interpretation of the results.
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