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Softmax logistic is a generalization of the logistic regression model used for multi-class classification problems. While standard logistic regression is designed for binary classification (two possible outcomes), softmax logistic can handle situations with three or more distinct classes. The core idea is to model the probability of an instance belonging to each of the possible classes.

The softmax function, also known as the normalized exponential function, plays a crucial role. It takes a vector of real numbers as input and outputs a probability distribution over these numbers, meaning the output values are all non-negative and sum up to one. In the context of softmax logistic, the input to the softmax function is typically a linear combination of the input features and learned weights, along with a bias term, for each class.

The model learns weights and biases through an optimization process, often using maximum likelihood estimation, to best fit the training data. During prediction, given a new data point, the model calculates the probability of it belonging to each class using the learned parameters and the softmax function. The class with the highest predicted probability is then assigned as the output. This makes softmax logistic a powerful tool for tasks like image recognition, natural language processing, and any classification problem with multiple discrete categories.