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A basic RL problem

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A basic RL problem

- [Presenter] Now, how do you recognize a reinforcement learning problem? It has to have some or all of the properties stated in the previous lesson. By some, I mean in cases where the model of the environment is unknown. In such cases, the agent is set to be performing a model free prediction. This means it's trying to predict its next action in a state without knowing what the environment looks like. The second way of learning by the agent is the model-based prediction method. Opposite of model free, where the agent learns with full knowledge of its environment. Let's assume you're the agent and you move to a new place could be for vacation or you're relocating. You don't know the location of any place or anything. You visit a few new places a day and learn more about your environment and learn new ways to navigate it. This way, if you take a new action you're learning in the model free environment. On the other hand, you just woke up from bed in a house that you've been living in…

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