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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
A new method to value IPOed companies.
problem Valuing companies after IPO.
method Growth Average U1 method.
result Benchmark stocks using linear extrapolation of revenues and profits.
This paper studies how gradient descent in control systems can perform well on unseen data.
problem The extent of a learned controller's ability to extrapolate to unseen initial states.
method Theoretical study of policy gradient in Linear Quadratic Regulator (LQR) problems, focusing on the role of exploration.
result The performance of a learned controller on unseen initial states depends on the degree of exploration induced by the system.
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.
NLR models often perform worse than LR for outlying input data in environmental sciences.
problem NLR models often give poor predictions for input data outside the training domain.
method Screened input data for outliers, using linear extrapolation for outliers based on NLR within the non-outlier domain.
result NLROR approach reduces poor extrapolation and tends to outperform NLR and LR for outliers. 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.
Paper examines constant stepsize in LSA for Markovian data inference.
problem Improving statistical inference with constant stepsize in LSA for Markovian data.
method Established CLT, used averaged LSA iterates, applied Richardson-Romberg extrapolation.
result Constant stepsize leads to better CI coverage, especially with limited data.
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.
Improves numerical solution of ill-conditioned linear systems for machine learning.
problem Wastefulness and instability in solving ill-conditioned linear systems.
method autonugget combines Richardson extrapolation to determine the solution of the ill-conditioned system, improving accuracy over a single nugget.
result Improves accuracy of numerical solution of ill-conditioned linear systems.
Paper tackles multi-object reinforcement learning, improving skill extrapolation.
problem Learning robust manipulation tasks in multi-object settings.
method Introduces a linear relation network module to enhance skill generalization.
result Agents can extrapolate and generalize to any new object number, scaling linearly.
In this paper, we study the proximal gradient algorithm with extrapolation for minimizing the sum of a Lipschitz differentiable function and a proper closed convex function. Under the error bound condition used in [19] for analyzing the convergence of the proximal gradient algorithm, we show that there exists a thresho…
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. 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.
Random extrapolation speeds up coordinate descent for sparse and dense data.
problem Efficiently solving primal-dual coordinate descent for sparse and dense data.
method Adapts to sparsity and uses large step sizes for dense data, proving linear convergence under metric subregularity.
result Linear convergence under metric subregularity and optimal sublinear convergence rates in general convex-concave problems.
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.
Proposes engression for extrapolation in distributional regression.
problem Challenging extrapolation problem in nonlinear regression.
method Neural network-based distributional regression.
result Engression successfully performs extrapolation under certain assumptions.
The paper tackles extrapolation of gene knockouts effects on RNA counts.
problem Modeling effects of gene knockouts on RNA counts for new perturbations.
method Formulated as a latent variable model with additive perturbation effects, proved identifiability, proposed PDAE for estimation.
result PDAE can accurately predict effects of unseen but identifiable perturbations.
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.
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.
FedExProx's performance is no better than GD for quadratic optimization.
problem Improving convergence of parallel proximal algorithms.
method Developed a novel analysis framework to establish tighter convergence rates.
result FedExProx can outperform GD in non-strongly convex quadratic problems.
Ridgeless ReLU networks interpolate datasets and extrapolate based on curvature signs.
problem Interpolating and extrapolating 1D datasets with ReLU networks.
method Minimizes ℓ2-norm of weights, extrapolates based on curvature signs. result Ridgeless ReLU interpolants extrapolate as nearest neighbor curvature extrapolation.
We suggest ways to enforce given constraints in the output of a Generative Adversarial Network (GAN) generator both for interpolation and extrapolation (prediction). For the case of dynamical systems, given a time series, we wish to train GAN generators that can be used to predict trajectories starting from a given ini…
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.
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.
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.
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.
Machine learning improves economic forecasting during the pandemic.
problem Forecasting economic downturns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
method Use of machine learning methods to capture nonlinearity in macroeconomic data.
result Some nonlinear ML methods can extrapolate and improve forecasting accuracy.
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.
We seek to improve the data efficiency of neural networks and present novel implementations of parameterized piece-wise polynomial activation functions. The parameters are the y-coordinates of n+1 Chebyshev nodes per hidden unit and Lagrangian interpolation between the nodes produces the polynomial on [-1, 1]. We show …
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.
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.
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.
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.
Study tackles distribution shift in combinatorial settings using matrix completion techniques.
problem Tackling distribution shift in combinatorial settings with rigorous statistical guarantees.
method Develops novel algorithms and theoretical results for extrapolating to test distributions not covered in training.
result Achieves bilinear combinatorial extrapolation under gradual spectral decay in high-dimensional data.