Bayesian methods enhance deep learning models by improving reliability and uncertainty.
problem Improving reliability and uncertainty awareness in deep learning models.
method Approximate Bayesian inference techniques, including SG-MCMC and VI, applied to deep learning models.
result Enhanced posterior inference for deep learning models, particularly in neural networks and generative models.
Explosive growth in data and availability of cheap computing resources have sparked increasing interest in Big learning, an emerging subfield that studies scalable machine learning algorithms, systems, and applications with Big Data. Bayesian methods represent one important class of statistic methods for machine learni…
Bayesian tensor train method recovers streaming data with high accuracy.
problem Recovering high-order, incomplete, and noisy streaming data.
method Bayesian tensor train decomposition using streaming variational Bayes method.
result The proposed SPTT algorithm excels in recovering streaming data compared to state-of-the-art methods.
We study the problem of learning Bayesian network structures from data. We develop an algorithm for finding the k-best Bayesian network structures. We propose to compute the posterior probabilities of hypotheses of interest by Bayesian model averaging over the k-best Bayesian networks. We present empirical results on s…
Bayesian imaging methods deliver trustworthy probabilities in some cases but struggle with uncertainty quantification.
problem Uncertainty quantification in Bayesian imaging methods.
method Monte Carlo method to explore reliability of probabilities.
result Modern Bayesian imaging techniques deliver reliable probabilities in some cases but not for uncertainty quantification.
Bayesian methods improve text annotation quality.
problem Inconsistent and unreliable human annotations in natural language processing.
method Two semi-supervised Bayesian methods: a deep learning model and an ensemble method.
result Bayesian methods enhance the reliability and performance of BERT models.
Bayesian methods for machine learning have been widely investigated, yielding principled methods for incorporating prior information into inference algorithms. In this survey, we provide an in-depth review of the role of Bayesian methods for the reinforcement learning (RL) paradigm. The major incentives for incorporati…
Bayesian method improves SOM training for dynamic data.
problem Training Self Organizing Maps (SOM) for non-stationary data.
method Variational Bayesian approach with adaptive neighborhood radius.
result Method outperforms other adaptive methods in high dimensions.
New Bayesian method for joint sparse parameter inference.
problem Inference of jointly sparse parameter vectors from multiple measurements.
method Hierarchical Bayesian learning with joint sparsity-promoting priors.
result New algorithms consistently outperform existing methods in numerical experiments.
Bayesian neural networks tutorial via MCMC in Python.
problem Bayesian inference for parameter estimation and uncertainty quantification in deep learning models.
method MCMC sampling methods to implement Bayesian inference, including advanced proposal distributions.
result Challenges in sampling multi-modal posterior distributions for Bayesian neural networks.
Review of integrating Bayesian methods with neural network-based MPC.
problem Lack of standardized benchmarks and reliable analyses in Bayesian MPC.
method Systematic analysis of Bayesian methods in neural-network-based MPC.
result Need for standardized benchmarks, ablation studies, and transparent reporting.
Study improves Bayesian optimisation with ensemble transfer learning.
problem Improving sample efficiency in Bayesian optimisation of expensive functions.
method Empirical analysis of ensemble-based transfer learning methods and pipeline components.
result Two components (warm start initialisation and positive weight constraint) improve transfer learning Bayesian optimisation performance.
Bayesian methods improve DiD analysis for ATT estimation.
problem Estimating ATT in DiD designs with improved accuracy.
method Semiparametric Bayesian outcome regression and doubly robust adjustment.
result Bayesian methods provide strong finite-sample performance.
Bayesian nonparametric models improve OOD detection, especially with complex covariance structures.
problem Improving out-of-distribution detection methods, especially in complex scenarios.
method Proposes Bayesian nonparametric mixture models with hierarchical priors that generalize the Mahalanobis distance score.
result Bayesian nonparametric methods outperform existing OOD methods, especially in complex scenarios.
Bayesian Neural Networks help quantify uncertainty in deep learning predictions.
problem Uncertainty quantification in deep learning predictions.
method Bayesian statistics applied to neural networks.
result Design, implementation, training, and evaluation of Bayesian Neural Networks.
A new clustering method using Bayesian techniques improves robustness and interpretability.
problem Improving clustering techniques for better robustness and interpretability.
method The paper proposes a novel Bayesian clustering method using the proper Bayesian bootstrap, which combines k-means clustering and ensemble clustering.
result The method provides clear indication on the optimal number of clusters and a better representation of the clustered data.
OOD-trained Bayesian neural networks perform similarly to frequentist methods in uncertainty quantification.
problem Bayesian neural networks struggle in out-of-distribution (OOD) detection tasks.
method Incorporated out-of-distribution data into Bayesian inference through four different methods.
result OOD-trained Bayesian neural networks are competitive with frequentist baselines.
Proposes OBS, a method to adaptively combine Bayesian models online.
problem Learning optimal combinations of Bayesian models in online learning.
method Empirical Bayes lens, Online Bayesian Stacking (OBS).
result Establishes a novel connection between OBS and portfolio selection.
We focus on an interpolation method referred to Bayesian reconstruction in this paper. Whereas in standard interpolation methods missing data are interpolated deterministically, in Bayesian reconstruction, missing data are interpolated probabilistically using a Bayesian treatment. In this paper, we address the framewor…
In the paper, the pricing of Quanto options is studied, where the underlying foreign asset and the exchange rate are correlated with each other. Firstly, we adopt Bayesian methods to estimate unknown parameters entering the pricing formula of Quanto options, including the volatility of stock, the volatility of exchange…
A Bayesian network is a graphical model that encodes probabilistic relationships among variables of interest. When used in conjunction with statistical techniques, the graphical model has several advantages for data analysis. One, because the model encodes dependencies among all variables, it readily handles situations…
Discussing hybrid models in Bayesian networks.
problem Improving accuracy in network modeling.
method Hybrid semiparametric Bayesian approach.
result Enhanced model performance in complex networks.
A new two-step MH method for Bayesian EL computation.
problem Complex likelihood support in Bayesian EL.
method Hierarchical Metropolis Hastings with reversible jump MCMC.
result Improved sampling from BayesEL posteriors.
Bayesian quadrature uses probabilistic models for estimating intractable integrals.
problem Estimating intractable integrals in complex models.
method Probabilistic, model-based approach using Gaussian processes.
result Comprehensive review and systematic taxonomy of Bayesian quadrature methods.
A conjugate Bayesian method detects change points in Hawkes processes efficiently.
problem Non-conjugacy between Hawkes process likelihood and prior causes inefficiency in change point detection.
method Data augmentation to propose a conjugate Bayesian two-step change point detection method.
result The conjugate method is more accurate and efficient than non-conjugate methods.
Bayesian Deep Learning tackles inverse problems with neural networks and approximate computations.
problem Solving inverse problems with indirect measurements and uncertainties.
method Bayesian Deep Learning, using neural networks and approximate computations.
result Effective solutions for inverse problems using Bayesian Deep Learning.
Bayesian model selection improves causal discovery in complex datasets.
problem Identifying causal direction in Markov equivalence classes with realistic assumptions.
method Incorporating causal assumptions within Bayesian framework for model selection.
result Bayesian model selection outperforms previous methods on various datasets.
Efficient Bayesian FL method improves predictive accuracy and uncertainty estimates.
problem Federated Learning with model and predictive uncertainty and personalization.
method Second-order optimization approach for Bayesian FL.
result Improved predictive accuracies and uncertainty estimates.
Bayesian optimization method tackles combinatorial spaces, scalable for large data.
problem Optimization over combinatorial categorical spaces in natural sciences.
method Combines variational optimization and continuous relaxations for gradient-based optimization.
result Method performs comparably to state-of-the-art methods while scaling well.
URSABench benchmarks Bayesian methods for deep learning models.
problem Scalability issues in Bayesian inference for deep learning.
method Open-source benchmark suite for assessing approximate Bayesian inference methods.
result Initial results show promise for addressing uncertainty and robustness in deep learning.
Postprocessing reduces Bayesian optimization steps for global optima.
problem Slow convergence in Bayesian optimization for high-dimensional problems.
method Prohibits duplicated samples in the dataset postprocessing method.
result Significantly reduces the number of sequential steps to find the global optimum.
SOLBP extends efficient inference to uncertain Bayesian networks.
problem Inference in uncertain Bayesian networks with second-order probabilities.
method Extends Loopy Belief Propagation to second-order Bayesian networks.
result Generates inferences consistent with sum-product networks, more efficient and scalable.
This paper presents a Bayesian optimization method with exponential convergence without the need of auxiliary optimization and without the delta-cover sampling. Most Bayesian optimization methods require auxiliary optimization: an additional non-convex global optimization problem, which can be time-consuming and hard t…
We introduce a method, KL-LIME, for explaining predictions of Bayesian predictive models by projecting the information in the predictive distribution locally to a simpler, interpretable explanation model. The proposed approach combines the recent Local Interpretable Model-agnostic Explanations (LIME) method with ideas …
Bayesian methods improve tracking multiple objects through dynamic dependencies.
problem Tracking multiple objects with time-varying cardinality and unordered measurements.
method Employing Bayesian nonparametric models, specifically dependent Dirichlet and Pitman-Yor processes, for state estimation and Monte Carlo sampling for trajectory learning.
result The proposed methods outperform existing algorithms in estimating the time-varying number of objects and identifying object associations.
Bayesian approach improves network lasso for multi-task learning.
problem Improving the determination of relational coefficients in network lasso.
method Proposes a Bayesian approach to solve multi-task learning problems using network lasso.
result Objective determination of relational coefficients through Bayesian estimation.
Bayesian optimization has become a popular method for high-throughput computing, like the design of computer experiments or hyperparameter tuning of expensive models, where sample efficiency is mandatory. In these applications, distributed and scalable architectures are a necessity. However, Bayesian optimization is mo…
A new method for learning Bayesian neural networks using layerwise inference.
problem Learning Bayesian neural networks efficiently and accurately.
method Bayesian layerwise inference, treating neural networks as stacked Bayesian linear models, with pseudo-targets defined by backpropagated gradients.
result The method converges quickly and performs well on various benchmarks.
Bayesian interpretation of deep ensembles improves uncertainty quantification.
problem Improving uncertainty estimation in deep learning models.
method Viewing deep ensembles as an approximate Bayesian method and specifying corresponding assumptions.
result Improved approximation leads to larger epistemic uncertainty, potentially more reliable predictions.
Bayesian Scattering offers a simple baseline for image data uncertainty.
problem Lack of interpretable, mathematically grounded uncertainty quantification methods for image data.
method Coupling wavelet scattering transform with a simple probabilistic head.
result Bayesian Scattering provides sensible uncertainty estimates under distribution shifts.
Bayesian fusion improves radar target recognition for UAVs.
problem Improving radar target recognition for UAVs using multistatic radar configurations.
method Proposes a fully Bayesian RATR framework using Optimal Bayesian Fusion (OBF) to aggregate classification probability vectors from multiple radars.
result Empirical results show that the OBF method significantly enhances classification accuracy compared to other fusion methods and single radar configurations.
Paper proposes a new method for Bayesian linear regression using spike-and-slab priors.
problem Identifying predictors with similar relationships in linear regression models.
method Hierarchical Bayesian models with spike-and-slab priors and a Gibbs sampler.
result The proposed method outperforms previous methods in simulations and real data analysis.
Bayesian method detects outliers and uncertain points in data.
problem Detecting outliers and uncertain points in data using Bayesian methods.
method Generative model of data curation for aleatoric uncertainty, combining with epistemic uncertainty and outlier exposure.
result Principled Bayesian approach outperforms methods using aleatoric or epistemic uncertainty alone.
We present a new method to approximate posterior probabilities of Bayesian Network using Deep Neural Network. Experiment results on several public Bayesian Network datasets shows that Deep Neural Network is capable of learning joint probability distri- bution of Bayesian Network by learning from a few observation and p…
Paper proposes fully Bayesian approach for RVM classification, improving accuracy especially in imbalanced data.
problem Difficulty in conducting RVM classification due to lack of closed-form solution for weight parameter posterior.
method Proposes Generic Bayesian and Fully Bayesian approaches with hierarchical hyperprior structure.
result Improves classification performance, especially in imbalanced data.
We would like to congratulate the authors of "A Bayesian Conjugate Gradient Method" on their insightful paper, and welcome this publication which we firmly believe will become a fundamental contribution to the growing field of probabilistic numerical methods and in particular the sub-field of Bayesian numerical methods…
Combines multi-fidelity and asynchronous batch methods for faster experimental design.
problem Designing optimal experimental setups for battery performance.
method Algorithm combining multi-fidelity and asynchronous batch Bayesian Optimization.
result Algorithm outperforms single-fidelity batch and multi-fidelity sequential methods.
We harness the power of Bayesian emulation techniques, designed to aid the analysis of complex computer models, to examine the structure of complex Bayesian analyses themselves. These techniques facilitate robust Bayesian analyses and/or sensitivity analyses of complex problems, and hence allow global exploration of th…