Model Card for Iris Decision Tree Model (iris_dt.joblib)
Model Summary
The iris_dt.joblib file contains a pre-trained Decision Tree model for classifying iris flowers into three species (Iris setosa, Iris versicolor, and Iris virginica) based on their features: sepal length, sepal width, petal length, and petal width. This model was trained using the classic Iris dataset and is intended for educational purposes, benchmarking, and experimentation with decision tree algorithms.
Supported Tasks and Leaderboards
The model supports the following task:
- Tabular Classification: Predict the species of an iris flower given its numerical features.
No active leaderboard is associated with this model.
Languages
The model does not process textual data; it exclusively handles numerical features.
Model Structure
Input Features
The model expects the following input features:
- Sepal length (float)
- Sepal width (float)
- Petal length (float)
- Petal width (float)
Output
The model outputs a categorical prediction representing the flower species:
- 0 = Iris setosa
- 1 = Iris versicolor
- 2 = Iris virginica
Training Data
This model was trained on the Iris dataset, which consists of 150 samples evenly distributed across the three classes. The dataset is publicly available and widely used as a benchmark in machine learning.
Considerations for Using the Model
Intended Use Cases
The model is suitable for:
- Educational purposes: Understanding decision tree algorithms.
- Benchmarking: Comparing performance against other models.
- Experimentation: Testing feature importance and decision boundaries.
Limitations
The model was trained on a small dataset (150 samples) and may not generalize well to real-world applications. Additionally, decision trees are prone to overfitting when applied to small datasets.
Ethical Considerations
The Iris dataset does not contain sensitive or personal information. However, users should ensure that this model is not applied to tasks beyond its intended scope.
Additional Information
Homepage
Not applicable.
Repository
The Iris dataset and decision tree training example are available through scikit-learn.
Citation
If you use this model, please cite the original dataset paper: