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How does cross_val_score differ from cross_validate?
Updated May 17, 2026
Short answer
cross_val_score returns only test scores, while cross_validate returns multiple metrics and timings.
Deep explanation
cross_validate provides richer output including fit time, score time, and multiple metrics. cross_val_score is a simplified wrapper returning only test scores for convenience.
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