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What is randomized PCA and why is it used?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
Randomized PCA approximates principal components using probabilistic algorithms for speed.
Deep explanation
Randomized PCA uses random projections to approximate leading singular vectors efficiently. It reduces computational cost significantly while maintaining high accuracy, especially useful for large datasets.
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