BiPE blends intra-segment and inter-segment encodings for better length extrapolation.
problem Improving length extrapolation in language models.
method Bilevel Positional Encoding (BiPE) that separates intra-segment and inter-segment encodings.
result BiPE enhances length extrapolation across various text modalities.
New methods improve neural network extrapolation to long sequences.
problem Neural networks struggle with extrapolation to very long or adversarial sequences.
method Activation binning and localized differentiable memory architecture.
result No extrapolation errors detected within memory constraints.
We propose probabilistic models that can extrapolate learning curves of iterative machine learning algorithms, such as stochastic gradient descent for training deep networks, based on training data with variable-length learning curves. We study instantiations of this framework based on random forests and Bayesian recur…
RTE enables extrapolation to new tasks by learning task transformations.
problem Learning systems struggle to generalize to unseen tasks.
method Relational Task Extrapolator (RTE) learns task transformations to enable extrapolation.
result RTE substantially outperforms existing approaches on extrapolation tasks.
Transformers learn chain-of-thought reasoning for longer problems, proving length generalization.
problem Challenging problems require deeper reasoning, but how do models generalize this to longer tasks?
method Theoretical analysis of transformers on synthetic state-tracking tasks, proving length generalization through attention concentration.
result Transformers can learn chain-of-thought reasoning for longer problems, proving length generalization.
We discuss algorithms for estimating the Shannon entropy h of finite symbol sequences with long range correlations. In particular, we consider algorithms which estimate h from the code lengths produced by some compression algorithm. Our interest is in describing their convergence with sequence length, assuming no limit…
Non-parametric estimators improve quickest changepoint detection under irregular sequence lengths.
problem Limited and irregular sequence lengths hinder application of ARL and ADD in QCD.
method Analogies with survival analysis to model detection probabilities under truncation.
result KM-ARL and KM-ADD non-parametric estimators are asymptotically unbiased.
Sine activation functions enable two-layer neural networks to learn modular addition more efficiently.
problem Learning modular addition with two-layer neural networks.
method Introduced and analyzed sine activation functions, providing theoretical and empirical evidence.
result Sine activation functions allow for constant-width network realizations of modular addition, whereas ReLU networks require linear width scaling.
New bounds show transformers need longer training for length generalization.
problem Understanding when transformers can generalize to longer inputs.
method Analyzing different settings of transformers, providing quantitative bounds.
result Transformers need training data longer than previously thought for length generalization.
We extend nonparametric models to handle extrapolation, providing bounds for inference.
problem Challenges in nonparametric statistical inference when evaluating outside the conditioning variable's support.
method Introduced a class of extrapolation assumptions and a consistent estimation procedure to handle extrapolation.
result Validated extrapolation-aware conclusions through various applications and real-world data.
Binary encoding enables neural networks to extrapolate periodic functions.
problem Extrapolating periodic functions without prior knowledge of their form.
method Normalized Base-2 Encoding (NB2E) for continuous numerical values.
result MLPs using NB2E can successfully extrapolate diverse periodic signals.
Method controls extrapolation in prediction profiles for statistical and machine learning models.
problem Avoiding invalid predictions due to extrapolation in prediction profiles.
method Genetic algorithm optimization over constrained factor regions.
result Optimal factor settings without constraint are often invalid and extrapolated.
Neural networks struggle with extrapolation, but a new framework allows them to learn counterfactual invariances.
problem Neural networks' inability to extrapolate beyond training data distribution.
method Introduces a learning framework that allows neural networks to extrapolate over group transformations based on counterfactual invariances.
result Neural networks can learn counterfactual invariances from a single environment, overcoming their limitations in extrapolation.
Study shows LLMs can extrapolate rules from out-of-distribution prompts.
problem Understanding LLMs' ability to generalize from unexpected inputs.
method Formal languages and rule-based scenarios to evaluate LLMs' OOD behavior.
result LLMs can extrapolate rules from out-of-distribution prompts, even in complex scenarios.
NFM models time-series data directly in the Fourier domain, achieving state-of-the-art performance.
problem Traditional time-series analysis focuses on the time domain, limiting flexibility.
method NFM models time-series data in the Fourier domain, using frequency extrapolation and interpolation.
result NFM achieves state-of-the-art performance on various time-series tasks.
New methods reduce extrapolation errors in feature importance.
problem Flawed feature importance methods using unrestricted permutations lead to extrapolation errors.
method Three new approaches: conditional model reliance, Knockoffs with Gaussian transformation, and restricted ALE plot designs.
result Theoretical and numerical results show our strategies reduce/eliminate extrapolation.
New models extrapolate false alarms in ASV without new data.
problem Reliable extrapolation of false alarm rates in ASV without new speaker data.
method Generative models in ASV score space for arbitrary systems.
result Models accurately extrapolate false alarm rates for large speaker populations.
Neural networks extrapolate poorly in simple tasks but succeed in complex ones.
problem Understanding neural networks' extrapolation capabilities and conditions for success.
method Analyzing ReLU MLPs and GNNs, connecting to neural tangent kernel.
result ReLU MLPs learn linear functions but not most nonlinear ones, while GNNs succeed in complex tasks due to task-specific non-linearities.
A new principle for extrapolating regression outside training data.
problem Regression extrapolation when predictions are outside training data range.
method Data-adaptive marginal transformation and simple relationship assumption.
result Progression method offers guarantees on approximation error beyond training data range.
We extend return extrapolation to incorporate asymmetry and saturation, finding that asymmetric nonlinear extrapolation leads to lower welfare loss.
problem Optimal portfolio choice under stochastic volatility
method Smooth, nonlinear extrapolation function with sentiment and variance hedging
result Lower welfare loss with asymmetric nonlinear extrapolation
Logical neural networks solve mazes by filling dead ends, but not all methods generalize well.
problem Understanding how logical neural networks extrapolate solutions to mazes.
method Examined recurrent and implicit neural networks trained on maze-solving tasks.
result Models fail to generalize well to diverse maze sizes, suggesting limitations in learning scalable algorithms.
Accelerates Riemannian gradient methods with extrapolation.
problem Optimizing functions on manifolds efficiently.
method Extrapolating iterates in Riemannian gradient descent.
result Achieves optimal convergence rate and computational advantage.
Improves reinforcement learning extrapolation in Gridworlds.
problem Generalizing to unseen states in reinforcement learning.
method Avoiding deterministic action choice, using ego-centric representation, incorporating symmetry, and adding an entropy term.
result Significant improvement in extrapolation performance in Gridworld environments.
Concept modulation models unify identifiability and extrapolation in conditional latent variable models.
problem Reliable generalization in conditional latent variable models
method Concept modulation models (CMMs) with structure AoΛoCoX result Lifts identifiability to conditional settings and controls extrapolation through attribute potentials.
New framework shows ERM is optimal for both interpolation and extrapolation in domain generalization.
problem Formalizing and solving the challenges of domain generalization.
method Reformulated domain generalization as an online game between a risk-minimizing player and an adversary.
result ERM is minimax-optimal for both interpolation and extrapolation in domain generalization.
NSR enables neural networks to reason with continuous numbers and extrapolate.
problem Quantitative reasoning and extrapolation in neural networks.
method Proposes Neural Status Register (NSR) for continuous number reasoning.
result NSR achieves extrapolation to numbers many orders of magnitude larger than training data.
Extends return extrapolation to nonlinear, asymmetric functions under stochastic volatility.
problem Behavioral anomalies in portfolio choice under stochastic volatility.
method Smooth, nonlinear, asymmetric extrapolation function; CRRA investor; Heston stochastic volatility; Hamilton-Jacobi-Bellman equation; Numerical solutions (finite-difference ADI, deep learning-driven iterative).
result Saturation acts as an endogenous correction mechanism, reducing welfare loss.
This paper explores conditions for neural networks to extrapolate to new domains.
problem Understanding when neural networks can extrapolate to unseen domains.
method Analyzes conditions for nonlinear models to extrapolate under specific distribution shifts.
result Neural networks of the form f(x)=∑fi(xi) can extrapolate if feature covariance is well-conditioned. The paper explores how to extrapolate from limited data points using causal mechanisms.
problem Handling distribution shifts with limited target samples.
method Formulates the extrapolation problem with a latent-variable model embodying the minimal change principle in causal mechanisms, and identifies conditions for identification.
result Theoretical understanding and practical methods for extrapolation without requiring an on-support target distribution.
Diverging Flows detects extrapolations in flow models, ensuring reliable predictions.
problem Flow models extrapolate into invalid data, leading to silent failures.
method Structurally enforce inefficient transport for off-manifold inputs.
result Effective detection of extrapolations without compromising predictive fidelity or inference latency.
Proposes a new method to avoid model extrapolation in Shapley values.
problem Model extrapolation in marginal Shapley values leads to unreliable explanations.
method Proposes a new approach that avoids model extrapolation using marginal averaging and causal information.
result Demonstrates the impacts of model extrapolation on Shapley values and proposes a new method to avoid it.
Paper tackles intervention extrapolation using identifiable representations.
problem Predicting effects of unseen interventions on outcomes.
method Combines identifiable representation learning with autoencoders to enforce linear invariance.
result Identifiable representations enable non-linear extrapolation of interventions.
Paper improves PINNs' extrapolation by TL and adaptive AFs.
problem PINNs' poor extrapolation performance and sensitivity to AFs.
method Transfer learning within an extended domain and adaptive activation functions.
result Average 40% reduction in relative L2 error and 50% in mean absolute error in extrapolation domain.
We present a framework on how to hedge the interest rate sensitivity of liabilities discounted by an extrapolated yield curve. The framework is based on functional analysis in that we consider the extrapolated yield curve as a functional of an observed yield curve and use its Gâteaux variation to understand the sensiti…
The paper tackles extrapolation in generative models by enforcing independence of mechanisms.
problem How to make generative models extrapolate to new, unseen environments?
method Developed a theoretical framework for independence of mechanisms, demonstrated on toy examples and real-world data.
result Extrapolation capabilities of generative models can be improved by enforcing independence of mechanisms explicitly during training.
Methodology extrapolates wind fields from sparse data with uncertainty quantification.
problem Extrapolating wind fields from limited measurements with uncertainty.
method Nonparametric Bayesian dictionary learning for sparse/incomplete data.
result Enhanced extrapolation accuracy, even in high-dimensional data.
Neural networks are surprisingly good at interpolating and perform remarkably well when the training set examples resemble those in the test set. However, they are often unable to extrapolate patterns beyond the seen data, even when the abstractions required for such patterns are simple. In this paper, we first review …
STMT predicts compounds in unknown areas with trend reflection.
problem Predicting properties of unknown compounds in the extrapolation area.
method Stochastic Threshold Model Trees (STMT) that reflects data trends.
result STMT improves prediction accuracy for one compound in the extrapolation area.
A new method improves language model extrapolation without changing training.
problem Improving language model performance on sequences not seen during training.
method Perturbation-based training procedure for language models.
result The method consistently improves out-of-support prediction.
We win EVA2025 by estimating extreme precipitation events using Peaks Over Thresholds and martingale testing.
problem Estimating the probability of extreme precipitation events with limited data.
method Modeling Peaks Over Thresholds with an exponential distribution and using martingale testing for evaluation.
result Our method outperforms other approaches in estimating extreme precipitation events.
Extreme value theory enhances statistical learning extrapolation for rare events.
problem Challenges in traditional machine learning methods for extreme data.
method Asymptotic theory and statistical tools for tail behavior.
result Effective extrapolation methods for extreme quantiles and anomalies.
Accelerates coordinate descent methods for machine learning problems.
problem Slowness of coordinate descent methods in machine learning.
method Extrapolation-based accelerated coordinate descent.
result Significant speed-up in practice compared to existing methods.
Learnable token perturbations boost extrapolation in LLMs.
problem Limited flexibility of current discrete perturbations in large language models.
method Learnable continuous latent vector transformations in embedding space, unbiased estimating equations, stochastic gradient descent optimization.
result Significant gains in out-of-domain settings over state-of-the-art methods.
Gaussian Processes offer a flexible method for modeling and predicting outcomes with uncertainty estimates.
problem Capturing uncertainty in predictions at new data points, especially with poor overlap and extrapolation.
method Gaussian Processes model a posterior distribution over outcomes, reflecting the range of plausible models.
result GPs provide a principled approach to handling extrapolation and uncertainty in predictions.
Density estimation is a versatile technique underlying many data mining tasks and techniques,ranging from exploration and presentation of static data, to probabilistic classification, or identifying changes or irregularities in streaming data. With the pervasiveness of embedded systems and digitisation, this latter typ…
Study on bias and extrapolation in LSA with Markovian data, showing bias reduction with Richardson-Romberg extrapolation.
problem Bias in LSA with constant stepsizes and Markovian data.
method Viewing LSA as a Markov chain, proving convergence and bias expansion, and applying Richardson-Romberg extrapolation.
result Bias is proportional to the stepsize up to higher order terms, and Richardson-Romberg extrapolation reduces the bias.
Paper analyzes LSA algorithm bias and error bounds with RR extrapolation.
problem Analyzing bias and high-order error bounds of LSA with Markovian noise.
method Polyak-Ruppert averaging, linearization, Richardson-Romberg extrapolation.
result RR extrapolation effectively cancels the leading bias term.
Study Q-learning with constant stepsize, proving convergence and bias, and applying extrapolation.
problem Understanding and optimizing Q-learning with constant stepsize.
method Connecting Q-learning to a Markov chain, proving distributional convergence and bias, applying Richardson-Romberg extrapolation.
result Explicit expression for the linear coefficient of the asymptotic bias and improvement of RR extrapolation method.