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48 results for Black Box Interpretation

Interpretable companion model for black-box classifiers.

problem Dilemma between interpretable and black-box models.
method Trains a companion model from data and black-box model predictions, optimizing a combination of accuracy and complexity.
result Companion model provides interpretable predictions with a slight accuracy loss for user choice.

Interpretable deep learning is a fundamental building block towards safer AI, especially when the deployment possibilities of deep learning-based computer-aided medical diagnostic systems are so eminent. However, without a computational formulation of black-box interpretation, general interpretability research rely hea…

2018-06-26abs ↗pdf ↗

Interpretable semi-supervised classifier for black-box models with two self-labeling strategies.

problem Lack of labeled data and difficulty in explaining black-box models.
method Combines black-box and white-box approaches for self-labeling and prediction.
result Superior prediction rates and interpretability compared to state-of-the-art classifiers.

Automated feature engineering improves interpretable models without manual work.

problem Lack of interpretability in complex models causes trust and stability issues.
method Use elastic black-box models to create simpler, interpretable glass-box models.
result Extracted features from complex models improve linear model performance.

Hybrid models combine interpretable and complex models for better performance and control.

problem Improving model performance and user transparency in machine learning.
method Investigates hybrid models from theory, taxonomy, and methodological perspectives.
result Hybrid models can outperform standalone black boxes and provide precise control over transparency.

Paper exposes vulnerabilities in interpreting machine learning models using adversarial attacks on PD plots.

problem Vulnerability of permutation-based interpretation methods, particularly PD plots, to adversarial attacks.
method Adversarial framework to manipulate black-box models and produce deceptive PD plots.
result It is possible to hide discriminatory behaviors in machine learning models through interpretation tools like PD plots.

We interpret black box predictive models using causal attribution.

problem Interpreting models trained using machine learning in high-stakes applications.
method Estimate causal effects of model inputs on output using observational data.
result Effective interpretation of black box predictive models via causal attribution.

IReEn reveals functionality of black-box agents via iterative neural synthesis.

problem Revealing the functionality of a black-box agent without privileged information.
method Iterative refinement of candidate programs using neural program synthesis.
result The approach finds a functional equivalent program in 78% of cases, outperforming state-of-the-art.

New method improves HPO interpretability without sacrificing performance.

problem Difficulty in understanding HPO algorithms due to black-box nature.
method Coupling Bayesian optimization with Bayesian Algorithm Execution.
result More reliable IML explanations without compromising optimization performance.

Paper proposes hybrid approach for transparent credit scoring models.

problem Lack of transparency in machine learning models limits their use in regulated environments.
method Post-hoc interpretation of black-box models guides feature selection, followed by training glass-box models.
result Reduces feature usage from 106 to 10 while maintaining comparable performance.

Develops transparent global models consistent with local explanations.

problem Creating globally interpretable models that align with local explanations from black-box models.
method Custom boolean features from sparse local contrastive explanations are used to train a globally transparent model.
result Custom transparent models have higher local consistency compared to other strategies.

Understanding how a learned black box works is of crucial interest for the future of Machine Learning. In this paper, we pioneer the question of the global interpretability of learned black box models that assign numerical values to symbolic sequential data. To tackle that task, we propose a spectral algorithm for the …

2018-10-12abs ↗pdf ↗

Understanding black-box machine learning models is crucial for their widespread adoption. Learning globally interpretable models is one approach, but achieving high performance with them is challenging. An alternative approach is to explain individual predictions using locally interpretable models. For locally interpre…

2019-09-26abs ↗pdf ↗

Interprets feature interactions in ad-click prediction models.

problem Improving interpretability of black-box recommender systems.
method Interprets feature interactions from a source model and encodes them in a target model.
result Interpretations significantly outperform existing recommender models.

Paper explores how black box models can deviate from average performance.

problem Understanding and interpreting predictions from sophisticated black box models.
method Two general approaches to provide interpretable descriptions of black box classification model performance.
result Identifies regions where black box models deviate significantly from their average performance.

DNAMite creates interpretable, calibrated survival analysis models.

problem Limited interpretability in survival analysis models, especially for healthcare applications.
method Feature discretization and kernel smoothing in embedding module for flexible shape functions.
result DNAMite produces calibrated shape functions interpretable as contributions to cumulative incidence function.

SMILE improves explainability of machine learning models.

problem Difficulty in understanding and trusting the conclusions of black-box machine learning models.
method Statistical Model-agnostic Interpretability with Local Explanations (SMILE).
result SMILE makes machine learning models more interpretable.

New method for interpreting complex ML models.

problem Interpreting complex black-box ML models.
method Functional decomposition of black-box predictions into simpler subfunctions.
result Main effects provide insights into feature contributions and interactions.

Breiman discusses two statistical cultures, advocating for more research on 'before' and 'after' the black box.

problem Statistical modeling lacks exploration of processes before and after the 'black box'.
method Analyzes Breiman's visual metaphor of two statistical cultures.
result Promotes the importance of studying the 'before' and 'after' of data transformations.

This paper uses NLDT to find interpretable control rules from complex DRL policies.

problem Complex, non-interpretable policies from black-box AI methods.
method Evolutionary optimization of NLDT for hierarchical control rules.
result Interpretable control rules with similar performance to black-box DRL.

This paper simplifies deep ReLU networks into local linear models for better interpretability.

problem Limited transparency and interpretability of deep neural networks, especially ReLU networks.
method Local linear representation and equivalent set of local linear models (LLMs).
result Simplified deep ReLU networks for better interpretability and diagnostics.

Matched Machine Learning combines machine learning and matching for causal inference.

problem Non-interpretable methods for causal inference.
method Combines machine learning and matching for interpretable causal inference.
result Performs as well as black-box machine learning methods and better than existing matching methods.

New method for robustly interpreting ML models using quantile constraints and Wasserstein projections.

problem Assessing robustness of black-box models to input misspecification.
method Quantile-constrained Wasserstein projections for robust interpretability.
result Analytical solution for perturbation problem and smooth perturbations.

Complex black-box predictive models may have high accuracy, but opacity causes problems like lack of trust, lack of stability, sensitivity to concept drift. On the other hand, interpretable models require more work related to feature engineering, which is very time consuming. Can we train interpretable and accurate mod…

2019-02-28abs ↗pdf ↗

Develops a transparent surrogate model for complex data.

problem Balancing accuracy and transparency in complex decision-making models.
method Partial dependence effects for feature engineering, smart segmentation, and GLM fitting.
result The maidrr GLM closely approximates a black box model and outperforms benchmarks.

Data-trained predictive models see widespread use, but for the most part they are used as black boxes which output a prediction or score. It is therefore hard to acquire a deeper understanding of model behavior, and in particular how different features influence the model prediction. This is important when interpreting…

2016-02-23abs ↗pdf ↗

Multistage Defer Trees improve model accuracy while maintaining interpretability.

problem Balancing model accuracy and interpretability, especially in noisy domains.
method A sequence of sparse decision trees that defer predictions to the next tree or a black box.
result Matches the performance of complex tree-based ensembles while using only one or a few sparse trees.

Proposes a new method to estimate variable importance in black box models, mitigating correlation effects.

problem Correlation between covariates affects the interpretation of variable importance parameters.
method Develops a modified LOCO (Leave Out COvariates) method and uses semiparametric models for estimation.
result Shows how to estimate a modified LOCO method that mitigates correlation effects.

A new method improves the interpretability of data-driven models in ironmaking processes.

problem Lack of transparency in machine learning models used in industrial processes.
method Combines Variational Autoencoder (VAE) with Local Interpretable Model-agnostic Explanations (LIME) for better model interpretability.
result Improved local fidelity of local interpretable linear models compared to LIME.

A method interprets black-box models using an ensemble of gradient boosting machines.

problem Local and global interpretation of black-box models.
method An ensemble of gradient boosting machines (GBMs) to form a generalized additive model.
result Efficiency and properties demonstrated on synthetic and real datasets.

Black-box explanation is the problem of explaining how a machine learning model -- whose internal logic is hidden to the auditor and generally complex -- produces its outcomes. Current approaches for solving this problem include model explanation, outcome explanation as well as model inspection. While these techniques …

2019-01-28abs ↗pdf ↗

Recent work in model-agnostic explanations of black-box machine learning has demonstrated that interpretability of complex models does not have to come at the cost of accuracy or model flexibility. However, it is not clear what kind of explanations, such as linear models, decision trees, and rule lists, are the appropr…

2016-11-22abs ↗pdf ↗

As the use of black-box models becomes ubiquitous in high stake decision-making systems, demands for fair and interpretable models are increasing. While it has been shown that interpretable models can be as accurate as black-box models in several critical domains, existing fair classification techniques that are interp…

2019-09-09abs ↗pdf ↗

The paper uses model-based trees to create interpretable surrogate models for complex machine learning models.

problem Interpreting complex machine learning models.
method Using model-based trees to partition feature space and create interpretable models.
result Model-based trees generate optimal surrogate models that balance interpretability and performance.