In smoothing spline models, increasing lambda affects the bias-variance tradeoff. Which statement is correct?

In smoothing spline models, increasing lambda affects the bias-variance tradeoff. Which statement is correct?

• A. Increasing lambda increases bias and decreases variance
• B. Increasing lambda increases bias and increases variance
• C. Increasing lambda has no effect on the bias-variance tradeoff
• D. Increasing lambda decreases bias and decreases variance

Answer: (C)