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How do batch normalization layers behave differently during training vs inference in Keras?
Updated May 16, 2026
Short answer
During training, BatchNorm uses batch statistics; during inference, it uses moving averages.
Deep explanation
BatchNorm maintains running mean and variance during training. At inference time, it switches to these accumulated statistics. Mismatch between training and inference distributions can cause performance degradation.
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