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What is a test set?

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The user wants to understand Test Set in the context of Model Evaluation & Monitoring and apply it to practical AI governance or compliance work.

Quick Answer

A test set is a reserved dataset used to provide an independent evaluation of a trained model or AI system. It should be separated from training and validation data so that performance estimates better reflect behavior on unseen data before deployment or release.

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  2. 2Plain-English explanation
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  4. 4Compliance relevance
  5. 5Common mistakes
  6. 6Related Atlas terms

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  • Caesar AI Atlas glossary