Qwen2.5-1.5B-Instruct-Short-Answer-Maker

Overview

This model is fine-tuned to generate short answer questions in XML format based on input text. It is tailored for education, such as creating training or assessment materials, and for generating machine learning datasets.

Key Features

• Short Answer Generation: Produces concise questions and answers in XML format.
• Educational Utility: Ideal for automating the creation of quizzes and exams.
• Benchmark Creation: Supports generating datasets for training and evaluating NLP models.

Training Details

Dataset

• The training dataset was derived from open-source sociology textbooks using a custom prompt powered by the agentlans/Llama3.1-LexiHermes-SuperStorm model. It contains 4447 entries. Due to licensing restrictions, the dataset is not included in this repository.
• The model was further trained on agentlans/finewebedu-short-answer using the same settings but with an additional 0.2 LoRA dropout.

Fine-Tuning Methodology

The model was fine-tuned over three epochs using LLaMA-Factory with the following configurations:

• LoRA Rank: 16
• Alpha: 32
• Technique: rslora with Liger kernel

Potential Applications

Education

Automate the creation of short answer questions for exams or quizzes, reducing manual effort.

Machine Learning

Generate benchmark datasets to train and evaluate NLP models on tasks such as question answering and instruction following.

Limitations

1. Human Review Required: Outputs should be manually reviewed for accuracy and relevance.
2. Context Dependency: Some questions and answers may lack standalone context or refer ambiguously to "this text" or "this excerpt."
3. Redundancy: The model generates comprehensive outputs that may include repetitive questions.
4. Format Constraints: XML output is verbose but ensures stricter validation compared to JSON. Additional processing may be required.
5. No Multipart Questions: Does not support multipart questions with partial marks.
6. Performance Varies With Input Length: For best results, use 1000-12000 character length texts and always follow the input format below.

Usage Instructions

Input Format

Format your input text as follows:

Short answer:
{{YOUR_TEXT_HERE}}

Output Format

The model will produce output in XML format:

<quiz>
<short-answer>
<question>Question 1?</question>
<answer>Answer 1.</answer>
</short-answer>
<short-answer>
<question>Question 2?</question>
<answer>Answer 2.</answer>
</short-answer>
...
</quiz>

Example

Click here for an example

Input:

Short answer:

The concept of cultural relativism has long been a cornerstone of anthropological theory, emphasizing the importance of understanding cultural practices and beliefs within their own context rather than judging them by external standards. This perspective challenges ethnocentrism, the tendency to view one's own culture as superior or normative, and instead promotes an appreciation for the diversity of human experiences and expressions. Cultural relativism posits that values, norms, and traditions are not universal but are shaped by historical, social, and environmental factors unique to each society. For example, practices such as dietary restrictions, marriage customs, or religious rituals may seem peculiar or even incomprehensible to outsiders but hold profound significance within the communities that uphold them. While cultural relativism fosters empathy and cross-cultural understanding, it also raises complex ethical questions, particularly when certain practices conflict with universal human rights standards. For instance, debates surrounding issues like female genital mutilation or child marriage often highlight the tension between respecting cultural traditions and advocating for individual freedoms and well-being. Scholars have sought to reconcile these challenges by advocating for a balanced approach that acknowledges cultural specificity while promoting dialogue about shared values and ethical principles. Ultimately, cultural relativism serves as a critical tool for navigating the complexities of globalization and multiculturalism in an increasingly interconnected world, encouraging both academic inquiry and practical engagement with diverse societies.

Output:

<quiz>
<short-answer>
<question>What is the main concept of cultural relativism in anthropology?</question>
<answer>The importance of understanding cultural practices and beliefs within their own context rather than judging them by external standards.</answer>
</short-answer>
<short-answer>
<question>What is ethnocentrism, and how does cultural relativism challenge it?</question>
<answer>Ethnocentrism is the tendency to view one's own culture as superior or normative. Cultural relativism promotes an appreciation for the diversity of human experiences and expressions, challenging ethnocentrism by recognizing that values, norms, and traditions are shaped by unique historical, social, and environmental factors.</answer>
</short-answer>
<short-answer>
<question>How do cultural relativism and universal human rights standards relate to each other?</question>
<answer>Cultural relativism fosters empathy and cross-cultural understanding, while also raising complex ethical questions when certain practices conflict with universal human rights standards.</answer>
</short-answer>
<short-answer>
<question>What are some examples of practices that may seem peculiar or incomprehensible to outsiders but hold profound significance within their communities?</question>
<answer>Practices such as dietary restrictions, marriage customs, or religious rituals may seem peculiar or even incomprehensible to outsiders but hold profound significance within the communities that uphold them.</answer>
</short-answer>
<short-answer>
<question>What is the challenge of reconciling cultural specificity with promoting dialogue about shared values and ethical principles?</question>
<answer>Scholars have sought to reconcile these challenges by advocating for a balanced approach that acknowledges cultural specificity while promoting dialogue about shared values and ethical principles.</answer>
</short-answer>
<short-answer>
<question>How does cultural relativism serve as a critical tool for navigating globalization and multiculturalism?</question>
<answer>Cultural relativism encourages both academic inquiry and practical engagement with diverse societies, helping to navigate the complexities of globalization and multiculturalism in an increasingly interconnected world.</answer>
</short-answer>
<short-answer>
<question>What are some examples of cultural practices that have been the subject of debate and discussion, particularly in relation to universal human rights standards?</question>
<answer>Examples include female genital mutilation and child marriage.</answer>
</short-answer>
<short-answer>
<question>How do cultural practices and beliefs vary across different societies?</question>
<answer>Cultural practices and beliefs are shaped by historical, social, and environmental factors unique to each society, meaning they vary across different societies.</answer>
</short-answer>
<short-answer>
<question>What is the significance of understanding cultural practices and beliefs within their own context?</question>
<answer>Understanding cultural practices and beliefs within their own context helps to avoid judging them by external standards and fosters empathy and cross-cultural understanding.</answer>
</short-answer>
<short-answer>
<question>How does cultural relativism promote dialogue about shared values and ethical principles?</question>
<answer>Cultural relativism promotes dialogue about shared values and ethical principles by acknowledging cultural specificity while promoting a balanced approach that respects cultural traditions while also advocating for individual freedoms and well-being.</answer>
</short-answer>
</quiz>