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AI/ML Theory Behind Solutions
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AI/ML Theory Behind Solutions

HardSQL · PostgreSQL

Problem

Explain the theories behind the AI/ML solutions you develop for a case study or take-home challenge, and how you choose one to elaborate. Using the supplied PostgreSQL tables, write a query that identifies the most defensible solution for each case based on documented theory, reproducibility, and improvement from an earlier evaluation. Exclude solutions without sufficient theory documentation or a measurable improvement.

Output

  1. One row per selected case and solution.
  2. Return case_name, solution_name, approach_family, theory_count, previous_auc, latest_auc, auc_improvement, and evidence_score.
  3. Sort by case_name, then highest evidence_score, with solution_id as the final tie-breaker.

Schema

case_studies
ColumnTypeDescription
case_idPKINTCase study identifier
case_nameVARCHAR(100)Case study name
ml_solutions
ColumnTypeDescription
solution_idPKINTSolution identifier
case_idINTReferenced case study
solution_nameVARCHAR(120)Name of the AI or ML solution
approach_familyVARCHAR(60)Broad modeling approach
reproducibility_scoreDECIMAL(4,3)Reproducibility score from 0 to 1
solution_runs
ColumnTypeDescription
run_idPKINTEvaluation run identifier
solution_idINTReferenced solution
evaluated_atDATEEvaluation date
validation_aucDECIMAL(5,4)Validation AUC
statusVARCHAR(20)Run status
theory_notes
ColumnTypeDescription
note_idPKINTTheory note identifier
solution_idINTReferenced solution
theory_nameVARCHAR(100)Theory or method documented
evidence_levelVARCHAR(20)Strength of supporting evidence
Tablescase_studiesml_solutionssolution_runstheory_notes
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