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13 results for beta-divergence

We describe the underlying probabilistic interpretation of alpha and beta divergences. We first show that beta divergences are inherently tied to Tweedie distributions, a particular type of exponential family, known as exponential dispersion models. Starting from the variance function of a Tweedie model, we outline how…

2012-09-19abs ↗pdf ↗

This paper generalizes beta divergence beyond its classical form associated with power variance functions of Tweedie models. Generalized form is represented by a compact definite integral as a function of variance function of the exponential dispersion model. This compact integral form simplifies derivations of many pr…

2013-06-14abs ↗pdf ↗

This paper introduces a variational approximation framework using direct optimization of what is known as the {\it scale invariant Alpha-Beta divergence} (sAB divergence). This new objective encompasses most variational objectives that use the Kullback-Leibler, the R{é}nyi or the gamma divergences. It also gives access…

2018-05-02abs ↗pdf ↗

A method to compute divergences between decomposable models, useful in supervised learning.

problem Computing exact divergences between high-dimensional distributions is intractable.
method Proposes an approach to compute exact alpha-beta divergences between marginal and conditional distributions of decomposable models.
result Tractable computation of marginal and conditional alpha-beta divergences.

EGAB algorithms improve online portfolio selection.

problem Online portfolio selection problem.
method Generalized exponentiated gradient (EG) updates with Alpha-Beta divergence regularization.
result EGAB algorithms enhance portfolio performance, especially with transaction costs.

A new model relaxes constraints on exponential dispersion models.

problem Tight conditions on cumulant function limit the class of exponential dispersion models.
method Introduces K-LED model with Legendre cumulant function and Bregman divergence guidance.
result The model allows for easier computation of mean parameter and includes various distributions.