Model interpretability is an increasingly important component of practical machine learning. Some of the most common forms of interpretability systems are example-based, local, and global explanations. One of the main challenges in interpretability is designing explanation systems that can capture aspects of each of th…
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Study evaluates local explanation methods for time series forecasting.
problem Lack of local interpretability methods for multivariate time series forecasting.
method Proposed two novel evaluation metrics: Area Over the Perturbation Curve for Regression and Ablation Percentage Threshold.
result Comprehensive comparison of local explanation models on two datasets.
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 …
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.
GraphLIME explains GNN models by selecting key features locally.
problem Explaining the effectiveness of GNN models is challenging due to complex nonlinear transformations.
method GraphLIME uses HSIC Lasso for nonlinear feature selection in GNN models.
result GraphLIME provides more descriptive explanations than existing methods.
Mapping chemical performance on molecular structures using locally interpretable explanationsstat.ML
In this work, we present an application of Locally Interpretable Machine-Agnostic Explanations to 2-D chemical structures. Using this framework we are able to provide a structural interpretation for an existing black-box model for classifying biologically produced fuel compounds with regard to Research Octane Number. T…
Improved interpretability methods for ML models using local regressions and variable importance.
problem Inability of existing interpretability methods to provide reliable explanations for ML models, especially in high-dimensional problems with irrelevant features and non-linear relationships.
method Introduces VarImp and SupClus methods using local regressions with weighted distance considering variable importance.
result VarImp and SupClus methods yield better explanations than state-of-the-art approaches, especially in high-dimensional problems with irrelevant features and non-linear relationships.
Proposes GPR with local explanation for feature interpretation.
problem Lack of feature interpretation in Gaussian process regression.
method Introduces a locally linear model to explain feature contributions in GPR predictions.
result Achieves comparable predictive performance to GPR and superior interpretability.
The paper connects machine learning interpretability with learning theory.
problem Performance and explanation generalization in local machine learning models.
method Theoretical analysis and empirical validation of local approximation explanations.
result Theoretical bounds on test-time accuracy and explanation generalization.
We introduce a new model-agnostic explanation technique which explains the prediction of any classifier called CLE. CLE gives an faithful and interpretable explanation to the prediction, by approximating the model locally using an interpretable model. We demonstrate the flexibility of CLE by explaining different models…
CRITS improves time series classification with interpretable local explanations.
problem Lack of detailed explanations in time series classification models.
method CRITS uses convolutional kernels, max-pooling, and rectified linear units to extract feature weights.
result CRITS provides intrinsically interpretable local explanations without requiring gradients or random perturbations.
Local Interpretable Model-Agnostic Explanations (LIME) is a popular technique used to increase the interpretability and explainability of black box Machine Learning (ML) algorithms. LIME typically generates an explanation for a single prediction by any ML model by learning a simpler interpretable model (e.g. linear cla…
A new method improves LIME for better model explanation.
problem Current LIME explanations are not faithful and weak in understanding.
method Proposes a novel Modified Perturbed Sampling (MPS) for LIME.
result MPS-LIME achieves better performance in understandability, fidelity, and efficiency.
IRDs provide local, model-agnostic explanations using hyperboxes.
problem Local model-agnostic explanations for machine learning predictions.
method Formalizes IRDs as hyperboxes, defines optimization problem, introduces unified framework.
result IRDs offer semi-factual explanations and highlight feature importance.
Novel framework explains machine learning models using ontology-based sampling.
problem Generating precise and insightful explanations for machine learning models.
method Ontology-based sampling technique and learnable anchor algorithm.
result Our approach generates more precise and insightful explanations.
Machine learning and especially deep learning have garneredtremendous popularity in recent years due to their increased performanceover other methods. The availability of large amount of data has aidedin the progress of deep learning. Nevertheless, deep learning models areopaque and often seen as black boxes. Thus, the…
Despite outstanding contribution to the significant progress of Artificial Intelligence (AI), deep learning models remain mostly black boxes, which are extremely weak in explainability of the reasoning process and prediction results. Explainability is not only a gateway between AI and society but also a powerful tool t…
Interactions such as double negation in sentences and scene interactions in images are common forms of complex dependencies captured by state-of-the-art machine learning models. We propose Mahé, a novel approach to provide Model-agnostic hierarchical éxplanations of how powerful machine learning models, such as deep ne…
BRACE generates efficient counterfactual explanations by integrating causal reasoning.
problem Challenges in traditional counterfactual explanations, especially neglecting causal relationships.
method Backtracking counterfactuals with causal reasoning.
result Our method provides deeper insights into model outputs and is computationally efficient.
Active learning has long been a topic of study in machine learning. However, as increasingly complex and opaque models have become standard practice, the process of active learning, too, has become more opaque. There has been little investigation into interpreting what specific trends and patterns an active learning st…
We propose a fast, model agnostic method for finding interpretable counterfactual explanations of classifier predictions by using class prototypes. We show that class prototypes, obtained using either an encoder or through class specific k-d trees, significantly speed up the the search for counterfactual instances and …
GLIME improves LIME's stability and local fidelity.
problem LIME's instability and low local fidelity.
method Introducing GLIME, an enhanced framework that derives an equivalent formulation of LIME with faster convergence and improved stability.
result GLIME generates explanations with higher local fidelity and is independent of reference choice.
GRANITE: A Generalized Regional Framework for Identifying Agreement in Feature-Based Explanationsstat.ML
GRANITE unifies feature-based explanation methods to reduce disagreement.
problem Disagreement among feature-based explanation methods.
method GRANITE partitions feature space into regions minimizing interaction and distribution influences.
result Unified and consistent feature explanations.
Unified view of improving tree model interpretability and debiasing feature importance.
problem Improving interpretability and debiasing feature importance in tree-based models.
method Demonstrates a common thread among bias correction methods and local explanations for trees.
result Points out a bias in explainable AI for trees algorithms due to inbag data inclusion.
Tree-based machine learning models such as random forests, decision trees, and gradient boosted trees are the most popular non-linear predictive models used in practice today, yet comparatively little attention has been paid to explaining their predictions. Here we significantly improve the interpretability of tree-bas…
Methods for interpreting machine learning black-box models increase the outcomes' transparency and in turn generates insight into the reliability and fairness of the algorithms. However, the interpretations themselves could contain significant uncertainty that undermines the trust in the outcomes and raises concern abo…
Study compares and contrasts various ML explanation methods, highlighting their disagreements and similarities.
problem Understanding and quantifying the differences between various machine learning explanation methods.
method Synthesized and visualized various explanation methods for global and local aspects of ML models.
result There is substantial agreement on the top features but less on specific rankings, and tree interpreter is comparable to SHAP for feature effects.
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…
Proposes a framework to explain complex global forecasting models.
problem Lack of interpretability in global forecasting models reduces stakeholder trust.
method Trains simpler univariate surrogate models on local forecasts of global models.
result Shows improved local model-agnostic interpretability of global forecasting models.
As the application of deep neural networks proliferates in numerous areas such as medical imaging, video surveillance, and self driving cars, the need for explaining the decisions of these models has become a hot research topic, both at the global and local level. Locally, most explanation methods have focused on ident…
Improved credit scoring model with explainability.
problem Making financial decisions based on loan applications.
method Extreme Gradient Boosting (XGBoost) model with 360-degree explanation framework.
result Model achieves state-of-the-art performance and provides understandable explanations.
Post-hoc interpretability approaches have been proven to be powerful tools to generate explanations for the predictions made by a trained black-box model. However, they create the risk of having explanations that are a result of some artifacts learned by the model instead of actual knowledge from the data. This paper f…
Extends local attributions to Bayesian Neural Networks for improved explanations.
problem Lack of explanations for Bayesian Neural Networks' predictions.
method Extend local attributions to a probabilistic explanation distribution of BNNs.
result Enriches standard explanations with uncertainty information and visualizes explanation stability.
Study robustness of global feature effect explanations in machine learning models.
problem Vulnerability of global feature effect explanations to data and model perturbations.
method Theoretical bounds and experimental evaluation of partial dependence plots and accumulated local effects.
result Quantifies the gap between best and worst-case scenarios of misinterpreting machine learning predictions globally.
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.
As machine learning becomes more pervasive, there is an urgent need for interpretable explanations of predictive models. Prior work has developed effective methods for visualizing global model behavior, as well as generating local (instance-specific) explanations. However, relatively little work has addressed regional …
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…
Concept Tree: High-Level Representation of Variables for More Interpretable Surrogate Decision Treesstat.ML
Interpretable surrogates of black-box predictors trained on high-dimensional tabular datasets can struggle to generate comprehensible explanations in the presence of correlated variables. We propose a model-agnostic interpretable surrogate that provides global and local explanations of black-box classifiers to address …
Generative models explain machine learning predictions with counterfactual instances.
problem Generating human-interpretable insights into machine learning model predictions.
method Sparse counterfactual explanations using conditional generative models.
result Single forward pass generates batches of counterfactual instances.
New method converts LVAs into linear projections for better understanding of complex models.
problem Limited interpretability of nonlinear machine learning models.
method Animated linear projections and radial tours.
result Improved understanding of variable importance in complex models.
Improves local model explanations using GANs and Linear Model Trees.
problem Need for accurate and intuitive explanations of complex machine learning models.
method Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) for synthetic data generation and Linear Model Trees for surrogate model training.
result Significantly improved local model explanations with contextual information.
New method compares feature importance and rule extraction for text data interpretability.
problem Unexpected differences in explanations from feature importance and rule extraction methods.
method Proposes a new approach to compare explanations from different methods.
result Different methods can lead to unexpected explanations, even for simple models.
Most of the work on interpretable machine learning has focused on designing either inherently interpretable models, which typically trade-off accuracy for interpretability, or post-hoc explanation systems, which lack guarantees about their explanation quality. We propose an alternative to these approaches by directly r…
This research improves interpretability in sequential explanations using mental models.
problem Improving interpretability in sequential explanations between two parties.
method A reinforcement learning framework that selects explanations based on the explainee's mental model.
result Mental model-based policies increase interpretability over random selection in multiple sequential explanations.
XDeep is an open-source Python package developed to interpret deep models for both practitioners and researchers. Overall, XDeep takes a trained deep neural network (DNN) as the input, and generates relevant interpretations as the output with the post-hoc manner. From the functionality perspective, XDeep integrates a w…
A barrier to the wider adoption of neural networks is their lack of interpretability. While local explanation methods exist for one prediction, most global attributions still reduce neural network decisions to a single set of features. In response, we present an approach for generating global attributions called GAM, w…
Most of the work on interpretable machine learning has focused on designing either inherently interpretable models, which typically trade-off accuracy for interpretability, or post-hoc explanation systems, whose explanation quality can be unpredictable. Our method, ExpO, is a hybridization of these approaches that regu…
Local surrogate model improves time series forecasts and provides interpretable explanations.
problem Improving time series forecasting accuracy while maintaining interpretability.
method A local surrogate model is used to correct the base model's predictions, making the corrections interpretable by re-fitting the base model to the error-predicted data.
result The method can discover and explain underlying patterns in the data, improving both accuracy and interpretability.