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48 results for Mean Absolute Deviation

This paper achieves optimal regret bounds for locally private linear contextual bandit.

problem Designing locally private linear contextual bandit algorithms with optimal regret bounds.
method New algorithmic and analytical ideas, including mean absolute deviation analysis and layered principal component regression.
result Achieves an ildeO(T) ilde O(\sqrt{T}) regret upper bound for locally private linear contextual bandit.

The typical behavior of optimal solutions to portfolio optimization problems with absolute deviation and expected shortfall models using replica analysis was pioneeringly estimated by S. Ciliberti and M. Mézard [Eur. Phys. B. 57, 175 (2007)]; however, they have not yet developed an approximate derivation method for fin…

2010-08-23abs ↗pdf ↗

The study improves VaR forecast accuracy by modeling conditional quantile dynamics.

problem Improving the accuracy of Value-at-Risk (VaR) forecasts for time-varying quantiles.
method Time-varying modeling of VaR, evaluation via simulation, asymmetric Mean Absolute Deviation loss function.
result Substantial improvements in forecasting conditional quantiles by maintaining predicted quantile unchanged.

Paper proposes robust LAD estimators for 2D sinusoidal model, proving consistency and normality.

problem Estimation of parameters in 2D sinusoidal models with outliers or heavy-tailed noise.
method Least absolute deviation (LAD) estimators for robust parameter estimation.
result Strong consistency and asymptotic normality of LAD estimators for 2D sinusoidal model parameters.

Model predicts viscosity of multicomponent systems efficiently.

problem Expensive experimental viscosity measurements in various industries.
method Artificial neural networks trained on a database of chemical systems and temperatures.
result Model Viskositas provides more accurate predictions with lower errors, variability, and outliers.

The purpose of this paper is to propose a time-varying vector autoregressive model (TV-VAR) for forecasting multivariate time series. The model is casted into a state-space form that allows flexible description and analysis. The volatility covariance matrix of the time series is modelled via inverted Wishart and singul…

2008-02-01abs ↗pdf ↗

Recently, it has been shown that Absolute Parallelism (AP) geometry admits paths that are naturally quantized. These paths have been used to describe the motion of spinning particles in a background gravitational field. In case of a weak static gravitational field limits, the paths are applied successfully to interpret…

2006-05-06abs ↗pdf ↗

Using artificial neural network for the prediction of heat demand has attracted more and more attention. Weather conditions, such as ambient temperature, wind speed and direct solar irradiance, have been identified as key input parameters. In order to further improve the model accuracy, it is of great importance to und…

2018-08-02abs ↗pdf ↗

We study in this paper the consequences of using the Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) as a measure of quality for regression models. We show that finding the best model under the MAPE is equivalent to doing weighted Mean Absolute Error (MAE) regression. We show that universal consistency of Empirical Risk Minimiza…

2015-06-12abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper proposes a novel method to improve matrix completion with median loss for large datasets.

problem Matrix completion with absolute deviation loss for large-scale data.
method Proposes a refinement step using pseudo data to improve inefficient estimators of median matrix completion.
result Turns inefficient estimators into a rate (near-)optimal matrix completion procedure.

We study the sensitivity to estimation error of portfolios optimized under various risk measures, including variance, absolute deviation, expected shortfall and maximal loss. We introduce a measure of portfolio sensitivity and test the various risk measures by considering simulated portfolios of varying sizes N and for…

2006-11-02abs ↗pdf ↗

New model identifies patient-specific disease root causes.

problem Identifying root causes of complex diseases varying between patients.
method Generalized Root Causal Inference (GRCI) algorithm for heteroscedastic noise model.
result GRCI accurately extracts patient-specific root causes.

We study in this paper the consequences of using the Mean Absolute Percentage Error (MAPE) as a measure of quality for regression models. We prove the existence of an optimal MAPE model and we show the universal consistency of Empirical Risk Minimization based on the MAPE. We also show that finding the best model under…

2016-05-09abs ↗pdf ↗

Improved robust regression for heavy-tailed and contaminated data.

problem Linear regression with heavy-tailed and adversarially contaminated covariates and responses.
method Applying a filtering algorithm to covariates and then using Huber regression, least trimmed squares, or least absolute deviation estimators on the remaining data.
result Near-optimal error rates achieved for the Huber regression estimator.

New inequality criterion for a mean field equation on spheres.

problem Finding uniqueness in a mean field equation on spheres.
method Established a new Moser-Trudinger-Onofri inequality with a constraint on moments deviation.
result A threshold for deviation is a uniqueness criterion for the mean field equation.

The paper bounds the mean absolute error in DNN vector-to-vector regression.

problem Bounding the mean absolute error in deep neural network based vector-to-vector regression.
method Error decomposition techniques in statistical learning theory and non-convex optimization theory were used to derive upper bounds for approximation, estimation, and optimization errors.
result Theoretical upper bounds for mean absolute error in DNN vector-to-vector regression were derived and validated experimentally.

Study improves portfolio risk estimation methods using robust covariance and CVaR constraints.

problem Improving portfolio risk estimation in the presence of financial data noise and extreme market conditions.
method Exploration of robust covariance estimators, application of CVaR constraints, use of K-means clustering in optimization.
result Robust covariance estimators can outperform market-weighted benchmarks, especially during bull markets.

The standard deviation and Gini mean difference order based on tail behavior.

problem Ordering between standard deviation and Gini mean difference for real-valued risks.
method Analysis of the mean excess function of the pairwise difference XX|X - X'|.
result Dominance regimes of SD and GMD are determined by tail behavior of the distribution.

Unified approach to linear regression using covariance fitting for optimal weights.

problem Finding optimal weights for linear regression models when weights are unknown.
method Covariance fitting SPICE-methodology to obtain data-adaptive weights.
result Tuned versions of known regularized estimators are unified under a common approach.

The paper addresses nonconvex penalized LAD estimation in partial linear models using DNNs.

problem Challenges in nonconvex penalized LAD estimation with DNNs in partial linear models.
method Parameterizes nonparametric term with DNNs, formulates penalized LAD problem, introduces proximal subgradient method.
result Establishes consistency, convergence rate, and asymptotic normality of the estimator.

New theorem on 3-manifolds with curvature and convex boundary.

problem Understanding 3-manifolds with specific curvature and boundary properties.
method Analyzes properties of Riemannian 3-manifolds with nonnegative scalar curvature and mean-convex boundary.
result Shows flatness of certain 3-manifolds containing specific geometric objects.

The paper explores optimal insurance contracts using various deviation measures.

problem Optimal insurance contracts with mean-deviation measures.
method Study of convex signed Choquet integrals and standard deviation as deviation measures, analyzing premium principles like expected value, Value-at-Risk, and Expected Shortfall.
result Characterization of optimal indemnities and deductibles under different premium principles.

Pareto's 80/20 rule follows a Gaussian distribution with twice the mean standard deviation.

problem Understanding variations in the 80/20 rule across different contexts.
method Identifying the statistical distribution of the 80/20 rule and its variations.
result The 80/20 rule follows a Gaussian distribution with a standard deviation twice the mean.

Investments with best performance are not associated with best Sharpe ratios.

problem The relationship between performance and risk-adjusted return (Sharpe ratio) is counterintuitive for heavy-tailed distributions.
method Synthetic and real data analysis of returns distributions.
result The best-performing investments are not the best in terms of Sharpe ratio, and vice versa.

Unified framework evaluates different nearest neighbor classification methods.

problem Evaluating and comparing classical, fuzzy, and fuzzy rough nearest neighbor classification methods.
method Standardized nearest neighbor weighting with kernel functions applied to distance and/or rank values of nearest neighbors.
result NN, FNN, and FRNN perform best with Boscovich distance, and NN and FRNN perform best with specific combinations of weights and scaling measures.

The paper uses machine learning to compute rare event probabilities in stochastic systems.

problem Characterizing rare events in stochastic dynamical systems with weak noise.
method Developed a neural network framework for computing quasipotential, most probable paths, and prefactors.
result Demonstrated higher effectiveness and accuracy of the algorithm in calculating mean exit times.