LIME

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LIME, or Local Interpretable Model-agnostic Explanations, is a technique used to explain the predictions of any machine learning classifier in a human-understandable way. It works by approximating the complex model locally with a simpler, interpretable model, allowing users to understand the factors influencing a specific prediction. LIME generates perturbations of the input data and observes how the predictions change, thereby providing insights into the model's behavior. This method is particularly useful for applications in sensitive domains such as healthcare and finance, where understanding the rationale behind decisions is crucial.