What is reward in Q-Learning?

Updated May 17, 2026

Short answer

Reward is feedback signal from environment after an action.

Deep explanation

It guides learning by reinforcing good behavior and penalizing bad actions.

Real-world example

Scoring points in a game.

Common mistakes

  • Poor reward design leading to unintended behavior.

Follow-up questions

  • What is sparse reward?

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