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Value Function

Reinforcement Learning · Level 3 of 5

Value Function

An estimate of expected return from a state under a policy.

The value depends on the reward definition and future behavior.

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An agent estimates how promising a board position is.

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Value Function. An estimate of expected return from a state under a policy. The value depends on the reward definition and future behavior. For example: An agent estimates how promising a board position is.

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