KL-LIME explains Bayesian models by projecting them locally to simpler models.
problem Explaining predictions of complex Bayesian models.
method Combines LIME with Bayesian projection methods.
result Demonstrates improved explanation of MNIST classifications.
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.
Proposes a deterministic LIME for CAD systems.
problem Instability in LIME explanations.
method Uses agglomerative HC and KNN to select relevant clusters and trains a linear model.
result DLIME is more stable than LIME.
Proposes a framework for creating custom surrogate explanations.
problem Misunderstanding of LIME as the solution for surrogate explanations.
method Decomposes surrogate explainers into algorithmically independent modules.
result Empowers researchers to create custom local surrogate explanations.
LIME explanations can be uncertain, even for accurate models.
problem Uncertainty in LIME explanations undermines trust in machine learning models.
method Demonstrated two sources of uncertainty in LIME: sampling randomness and varying interpretation quality.
result Uncertainty in LIME explanations is present even in high-performing models.
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.
Tree-LIME explains deep learning models using decision trees.
problem Deep learning models are black boxes, making them hard to explain and prone to biases.
method Developed a Tree-LIME approach using decision trees to explain predictions of deep learning models.
result Tree-LIME can capture nonlinear interactions and creates more reliable explanations.
The paper analyzes LIME, a method for explaining machine learning models.
problem The interpretability of machine learning models in sensitive applications.
method The paper provides a theoretical analysis of LIME, deriving closed-form expressions for its coefficients.
result LIME discovers meaningful features but can miss important ones if parameters are poorly chosen.
ALIME proposes an autoencoder-based method for making deep learning models locally interpretable.
problem Making opaque deep learning models interpretable, especially in medical applications.
method Inspired by LIME, ALIME uses an autoencoder to generate a more stable and locally faithful explanation around a single instance.
result Our method improves both the stability and local fidelity of explanations compared to traditional LIME.
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.
Two XAI methods, SHAP and LIME, are discussed for tabular data models.
problem Making machine learning models transparent and trustworthy.
method SHAP and LIME methods for explaining model predictions.
result SHAP and LIME are model-dependent and sensitive to feature collinearity.
OptiLIME improves LIME explanations by balancing stability and adherence.
problem LIME's instability and lack of reliability in explanations.
method OptiLIME uses a deterministic sampling approach and feature selection to maximize stability while retaining predefined adherence.
result OptiLIME provides more reliable and interpretable explanations.
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…
Complex models are commonly used in predictive modeling. In this paper we present R packages that can be used to explain predictions from complex black box models and attribute parts of these predictions to input features. We introduce two new approaches and corresponding packages for such attribution, namely live and …
At the core of interpretable machine learning is the question of whether humans are able to make accurate predictions about a model's behavior. Assumed in this question are three properties of the interpretable output: coverage, precision, and effort. Coverage refers to how often humans think they can predict the model…
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…
Green LIME reduces LIME's computational cost through optimal design of experiments.
problem Improving AI explainability in critical fields like healthcare.
method Optimal design of experiments to reduce LIME's computational cost.
result Significant reduction in computational effort of LIME.
This paper enhances credit risk management using explainable AI techniques.
problem Lack of transparency and explainability in AI models for credit risk management.
method Implement LIME and SHAP for explaining ML-based credit scoring models.
result Demonstrates practical challenges and solutions for XAI methods in finance.
The abstract discusses various machine learning explanation methods.
problem Improving the understanding and trust in machine learning models.
method Exploratory methods for assessing machine learning models.
result Various methods exist, each with its own strengths and applications.
Paper proposes LIME for explaining machine learning credit risk predictions.
problem Lack of explainability in machine learning models for credit risk.
method Uses LIME technique to explain machine learning predictions.
result LIME improves explainability of machine learning models in credit risk.
DCENWCNet improves WBC classification with LIME-based explainability.
problem Classifying white blood cells from blood images with high accuracy and interpretability.
method Integrates three CNN architectures with different settings to balance feature learning and performance.
result Achieves highest mean accuracy on the Rabbin-WBC dataset, outperforming state-of-the-art networks.
Understanding why machine learning models behave the way they do empowers both system designers and end-users in many ways: in model selection, feature engineering, in order to trust and act upon the predictions, and in more intuitive user interfaces. Thus, interpretability has become a vital concern in machine learnin…
Study models parking duration using machine learning and interpretable methods.
problem Parking issues in developing countries like India.
method Artificial neural networks (ANNs) for capturing relationships; Garson algorithm and LIME for model interpretation.
result LIME shows higher prediction accuracy and can be universally adopted.
S-LIME stabilizes LIME for more reliable model explanations.
problem Instability of post hoc explanation methods like LIME.
method Uses hypothesis testing based on central limit theorem to stabilize explanations.
result Demonstrates effectiveness of S-LIME on simulated and real-world data.
NormLIME improves feature importance explanations for deep neural networks.
problem Improving local feature explanations for deep learning models.
method NormLIME aggregates local models into global and class-specific interpretations.
result NormLIME outperforms other feature importance metrics in human user studies and numerical experiments.
The paper investigates the limitations of additive explanations for complex models.
problem The trustworthiness of additive explanations for non-additive models.
method Examine and introduce a new method to detect interactions for instance-level explanations.
result Additive explanations can be misleading for non-additive models.
Neural networks predict US recessions with SHAP method.
problem Forecasting US recessions using machine learning.
method Long short-term memory (LSTM) and gated recurrent unit (GRU) models compared to linear models. SHAP method applied for interpretation.
result Neural networks can capture business cycle asymmetries and nonlinearities.
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.
Mahé provides hierarchical explanations for complex interactions in machine learning models.
problem Capturing and explaining complex interactions in machine learning models.
method Model-agnostic hierarchical explanations through local interpretation and context-free generalization.
result Improved local interaction interpretations and successful explanation of context-free interactions.
CLE explains any classifier predictions in plain terms.
problem Understanding complex classifier predictions.
method Model-agnostic explanation technique approximating locally using interpretable models.
result CLE provides faithful and interpretable explanations for various classifiers.
The paper analyzes LIME for tabular data and proves its behavior in large samples.
problem Understanding the behavior of LIME in tabular data settings.
method Theoretical analysis of LIME's behavior in tabular data, proving its properties in the large sample limit.
result LIME provides explanations proportional to the coefficients of the function in linear cases, but can produce misleading explanations for partition-based models.
Paper shows LIME and SHAP explanations can be fooled by adversarial attacks.
problem Reliability of post hoc explanation methods like LIME and SHAP.
method Adversarial attack technique to hide classifier biases.
result Popular explanation techniques can be fooled into generating biased explanations.
EAGLE improves reproducibility and stability of model explanations.
problem Creating reliable explanations for opaque machine learning models.
method Formulates perturbation selection as an information-theoretic active learning problem.
result EAGLE learns a linear surrogate model with feature importance scores and uncertainty estimates.
Improved LIME robustness against adversarial manipulation.
problem LIME's naive sampling strategy can be exploited to hide biased behavior.
method Training a GAN to generate more realistic synthetic data for explanations.
result Our method increases accuracy in detecting biased behavior compared to vanilla LIME.
WISCA generates consensus explanations from conflicting model-agnostic interpretability methods.
problem Conflicting explanations from diverse interpretability algorithms.
method WISCA integrates class probability and normalized attributions to generate consistent explanations.
result WISCA consistently aligns with the most reliable individual method, improving explanation reliability.
The paper analyzes LIME for text data and provides theoretical guarantees.
problem LIME's lack of theoretical guarantees in explaining complex models.
method Theoretical analysis of LIME for text data, focusing on decision trees and linear models.
result LIME provides meaningful explanations for simple models like decision trees and linear models.
This study interprets machine learning models to identify biomarkers for severe COVID-19 infection.
problem The black-box nature of machine learning models makes it difficult for medical researchers to understand and trust their predictions.
method The study uses permutation feature importance, Partial Dependence Plot, Individual Conditional Expectation, Accumulated Local Effects, Local Interpretable Model-agnostic Explanations, and Shapley Additive Explanation to interpret four machine learning models.
result The study identifies NTproBNP, CRP, LDH, LYM, leukocytes, eosinophils, and platelets as biomarkers associated with severe COVID-19 infection.
This paper improves NLP interpretability by using sentence segments instead of words.
problem Limitations of word-based sampling in explaining complex BERT models.
method Using sentence segments as elementary building blocks for NLP interpretability.
result Improved fidelity of the explainer on a benchmark classification task.
The paper tackles inconsistency in removal-based explanations and proposes methods to reduce it.
problem Inconsistency in removal-based explanations.
method Established the Impossible Trinity Theorem and proposed two novel algorithms to minimize interpretation error.
result The proposed methods achieve a substantial reduction in interpretation error, up to 31.8 times lower.
LIMEtree offers faithful explanations for multiple classes in predictive models.
problem Generating explanations for several classes can be difficult due to conflicting evidence.
method LIMEtree uses multi-output regression trees for consistent and faithful explanations of multiple classes.
result LIMEtree provides diverse explanation types and outperforms LIME in evaluations.
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 method for multilevel explanations of black-box models.
problem Need for explanations at intermediate or group levels, especially for GDPR compliance.
method Meta-method that builds a multilevel explanation tree using local explainability methods.
result Effective multilevel explanations for groups of data points, including novel test points.
EMAP finds minimal perturbations to change model predictions, combining feature weighting and counterfactuals.
problem Improving model explanations for black box classifiers.
method Neural network approach that returns minimal adversarial perturbations.
result EMAP provides more interpretable explanations and faster than sampling-based methods.
A fast method finds interpretable counterfactual explanations using class prototypes.
problem Finding understandable counterfactual explanations for classifier predictions.
method Using class prototypes, the method speeds up and improves interpretability of counterfactual instances.
result The method significantly speeds up and improves the interpretability of counterfactual explanations.
LIME method provides stability indices to ensure reliable explanations for machine learning models.
problem Difficulty in understanding machine learning model decisions.
method LIME method with stability indices.
result Stability indices ensure reliable explanations for machine learning models.
Proposes a method for explaining ranking decisions in learning systems.
problem Limited work on interpreting ranking decisions from learning systems.
method Model agnostic local explanation method using optimization to maximize validity.
result Approach outperforms other methods in validity across different LTR models.
Concepts simplify complex models for better understanding.
problem Difficulty in generating understandable explanations for high-dimensional tabular datasets with correlated variables.
method Introduces concepts as groupings of correlated variables and embeds them in a surrogate decision tree.
result Improvement in human interpretability of surrogates without sacrificing accuracy and fidelity.
New method R-LOCO improves local feature importance analysis.
problem Local attribution methods fail to accurately identify important features.
method R-LOCO segments input space into regions and applies global methods within.
result R-LOCO delivers more accurate local attributions.