Question

What is meant by generalized in statement “backpropagation is a generalized delta rule” ?

(a) because delta rule can be extended to hidden layer units

(b) because delta is applied to only input and output layers, thus making it more simple and generalized

(c) it has no significance

(d) none of the mentioned

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (a) because delta rule can be extended to hidden layer units

To explain: The term generalized is used because delta rule could be extended to hidden layer units.