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XGBoost vs Deep Learning Tabular

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You're comparing candidate models for a supervised learning problem on tabular behavioral data. You want to understand when a tree ensemble is the better choice and when a deep learning model is worth the added complexity.

Question

How do tree-based ensemble methods like XGBoost compare to deep learning models for tabular behavioral data?