Maximum likelihood estimator performance in logistic regression analyzed.
problem Performance of maximum likelihood estimator in logistic regression.
method Sharp non-asymptotic guarantees for existence and excess logistic risk.
result Sharp guarantees for the existence and excess risk of MLE in logistic regression.
Proposes logistic-beta process for modeling dependent probabilities with beta marginals.
problem Limited work on flexible and computationally convenient stochastic process extensions for dependent random probabilities.
method Introduces logistic-beta process with logistic transformation and beta marginals, capable of modeling dependence in discrete and continuous domains.
result Logistic-beta processes enable effective posterior inference and design of computationally tractable dependent Bayesian nonparametric models.
Paper introduces MLRH, a probabilistic model for multilabel classification.
problem Multilabel classification challenges in various domains.
method Introduces hidden variables to relax one-hot-encoding in logistic regression.
result Probabilistic model achieves competitive performance compared to other algorithms.
Classification is the most important process in data analysis. However, due to the inherent non-convex and non-smooth structure of the zero-one loss function of the classification model, various convex surrogate loss functions such as hinge loss, squared hinge loss, logistic loss, and exponential loss are introduced. T…
Novel bounds for logistic regression coreset construction and feature selection.
problem Efficiently summarize and reduce logistic regression inputs.
method Feature space sketching for logistic regression.
result Tight bounds for coreset construction and feature selection.
Improved confidence bounds for linear logistic model with applications to bandits.
problem Improving confidence bounds for linear logistic model.
method Self-concordant analysis of the logistic loss to avoid dependence on worst-case variance.
result Significant improvement in confidence bounds, avoiding dependence on 1 / κ 1/κ 1/ κ . Paper introduces imprecise logistic regression for handling uncertain data.
problem Uncertainties in data prevent traditional logistic regression from being applied effectively.
method Develops imprecise logistic regression model using intervals of possible values.
result Clearly expresses epistemic uncertainty in predictions.
Improved regret bounds for logistic bandits via novel confidence set construction.
problem Dependencies in parameter space for logistic bandits, especially when S ≥ d S \geq d S ≥ d . method Regret-to-confidence-set conversion (R2CS) to construct convex confidence sets.
result Strict improvement in regret bound w.r.t. S S S in logistic bandits. Prevalidated ridge regression simplifies logistic regression for high-dimensional data.
problem Efficient probabilistic classification in high-dimensional data with logistic regression.
method Developed a prevalidated ridge regression model that matches logistic regression's performance but is more computationally efficient.
result Prevalidated ridge regression achieves similar classification error and log-loss to logistic regression for high-dimensional data.
Study shows sample complexity for logistic regression with normal covariates.
problem Estimating parameters of logistic regression with normal design.
method Analyzes sample complexity in terms of dimension and inverse temperature.
result Shows two change-points in sample complexity curve based on inverse temperature.
Estimates future ICU demand using age-structured data and logistic modeling.
problem Projecting future ICU demand from low-quality data.
method Age-structured sampling, logistic fit, subnotification factor correction.
result Corrected logistic curve projects future ICU demand.
Improved classifier for PU data using logistic regression.
problem Analysis of Positive Unlabeled data under SCAR assumption.
method Fitting misspecified logistic regression model to PU data.
result The classifier performs on par or better than competitors on real data sets.
In this work, we study the use of logistic regression in manufacturing failures detection. As a data set for the analysis, we used the data from Kaggle competition Bosch Production Line Performance. We considered the use of machine learning, linear and Bayesian models. For machine learning approach, we analyzed XGBoost…
Improves logistic regression performance with nonconvex programming.
problem Stochastic generalized linear regression with chance constraints.
method Nonconvex programming techniques, clustering, quantile estimation.
result Over 1 to 2 percent improvement in model performance.
PIANO speeds up multinomial logistic regression solving.
problem Handling large datasets and many classes in logistic regression.
method Parallel iterative algorithm based on Majorization Minimization.
result PIANO converges to a stationary point of Multinomial and Sparse Multinomial Logistic Regression.
PbP strategy improves logistic model prediction with missing values.
problem Predicting with missing inputs in logistic models.
method Pattern-by-Pattern (PbP) strategy for logistic models with missing values.
result PbP accurately approximates Bayes probabilities under GPMM across various missing data scenarios.
Efficient logistic regression for aggregated data reduces computation time.
problem Inference for logistic regression models is computationally expensive for large datasets.
method Adapted symbolic data analysis to summarise predictor variables into histograms and use composite likelihoods.
result The method achieves comparable classification rates to full data analysis but at lower computational cost.
Proposes MELODIC family for simultaneous binary logistic regression.
problem Simultaneous analysis of multiple binary response variables.
method Defines models in a reduced Euclidean space using a distance rule.
result Improves predictive accuracy through model interdependence.
Develops first optimal algorithm for logistic bandits.
problem Pure exploration in logistic bandits.
method Logistic track-and-stop (Log-TS) algorithm.
result Asymptotically matches lower bound for expected sample complexity.
The thesis examines stochastic calculus in option pricing with logistic models and numerical methods.
problem Exploring the application of stochastic calculus in option pricing.
method Monte-Carlo Simulation and machine learning algorithms.
result Insights from Peter Carr and Lorenzo Torricelli's convex duality in continuous models.
We propose a new algorithm called PLUTO for building logistic regression trees to binary response data. PLUTO can capture the nonlinear and interaction patterns in messy data by recursively partitioning the sample space. It fits a simple or a multiple linear logistic regression model in each partition. PLUTO employs th…
New algorithm reduces regret for logistic bandits without κ κ κ dependency.
problem Logistic bandits have poor frequentist regret guarantees due to large κ κ κ . method Optimistic algorithm based on self-normalized martingale tail-inequality.
result Achieves i l d e O ( T ) ilde{\mathcal{O}}(\sqrt{T}) i l d e O ( T ) regret with no κ κ κ dependency. New framework optimizes classification trees with logistic loss and ℓ 1 \ell_1 ℓ 1 regularization.
problem Improving interpretability and generalization of classification trees.
method Developed a generalized framework for CTs, incorporating logistic loss and ℓ 1 \ell_1 ℓ 1 regularization. result Optimal Logistic Tree model outperforms state-of-the-art MIP-based approaches in terms of interpretability and generalization.
A new algorithm approximates logistic regression probabilities efficiently.
problem Efficiently approximating probabilities in logistic regression for large datasets.
method Randomized sampling-based algorithm with leverage scores.
result Accurate approximations to estimated probabilities with smaller sample sizes.
A new approach for signal parametrization, which consists of a specific regression model incorporating a discrete hidden logistic process, is proposed. The model parameters are estimated by the maximum likelihood method performed by a dedicated Expectation Maximization (EM) algorithm. The parameters of the hidden logis…
New method tackles parcel routing with AI.
problem Routing parcels efficiently through a network of hubs.
method Combines graph neural networks with model-free RL.
result Extracts small feature graphs from the environment state.
We analyze the optimization landscape of α-loss in logistic models.
problem Optimization landscape of α-loss in logistic models.
method Tools from strictly-locally-quasi-convex functions and geometric techniques.
result Evolution of optimization landscape with respect to α.
Paper explores connections between loss functions and consistency in binary classification and regression.
problem Consistency in binary classification and regression applications.
method Characterization of conformable loss functions and derivation of a new Huber-type loss function.
result Margin-based loss functions are equivalent to loss functions of squared standardized logistic regression residuals.
Sparse multinomial logistic regression for multiclass classification with feature selection.
problem High-dimensional multiclass classification with a focus on sparse models.
method Penalized maximum likelihood with complexity penalty, feature selection using group Lasso and Slope classifiers.
result Achievement of minimax order in both small and large number of classes regimes.
Machine learning improves joint default assessment by capturing non-linear dependencies.
problem Capturing non-linear dependencies among covariates for accurate joint default assessment.
method Application of machine learning techniques to credit card dataset, comparing with logistic regression.
result Machine learning outperforms logistic regression in assessing portfolio riskiness.
L 1 L_1 L 1 regularized logistic regression has now become a workhorse of data mining and bioinformatics: it is widely used for many classification problems, particularly ones with many features. However, L 1 L_1 L 1 regularization typically selects too many features and that so-called false positives are unavoidable. In this pape…
Paper finds a lower bound for estimating low-rank matrices in logistic regression.
problem Estimating low-rank coefficient matrices in logistic regression.
method Derives a minimax lower bound on the risk.
result The bound depends on matrix dimensions, rank, and sample size.
The paper proves asymptotic normality for multinomial logistic regression on null covariates.
problem Classical asymptotic normality results fail in high-dimensional multinomial logistic models.
method Developed asymptotic normality and chi-square results for multinomial logistic MLE on null covariates.
result Validated new methodology to test feature significance in high-dimensional classification problems.
Efficient RL algorithm for multinomial logistic MDPs with provable guarantees.
problem Model-based RL for episodic MDPs with unknown transition probabilities.
method Upper confidence bound-based algorithm for exploration-exploitation balance.
result Achieves i l d e O ( d H 3 T ) ilde{O}(d \sqrt{H^3 T}) i l d e O ( d H 3 T ) regret bound for multinomial logistic models. Multi-task learning has shown to significantly enhance the performance of multiple related learning tasks in a variety of situations. We present the fused logistic regression, a sparse multi-task learning approach for binary classification. Specifically, we introduce sparsity inducing penalties over parameter differenc…
The paper proposes a new method for comparing logistic regression models across different populations.
problem Comparing logistic regression models across sub-populations can lead to misleading results.
method Develops a cascading set of equivalence tests for logistic regression models, addressing coding, predictions, and overall accuracy.
result Equivalence testing incentivizes accurate inference and avoids perverse incentives from significance tests.
Revises logistic-softmax likelihood for Bayesian meta-learning in few-shot classification.
problem Inherent uncertainty in logistic-softmax leads to suboptimal performance in meta-learning.
method Redesigns logistic-softmax likelihood with a temperature parameter for better control of prior confidence.
result Achieves well-calibrated uncertainty estimates and comparable/superior performance on benchmark datasets.
Multi-class classification methods based on both labeled and unlabeled functional data sets are discussed. We present a semi-supervised logistic model for classification in the context of functional data analysis. Unknown parameters in our proposed model are estimated by regularization with the help of EM algorithm. A …
Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma (MPM) or malignant mesothelioma (MM) is an atypical, aggressive tumor that matures into cancer in the pleura, a stratum of tissue bordering the lungs. Diagnosis of MPM is difficult and it accounts for about seventy-five percent of all mesothelioma diagnosed yearly in the United States of …
Fast classification for sparse models, even with correlated features.
problem Sparse classification with many correlated features.
method Linear and quadratic surrogate cuts, priority queue, and analytical solution for exponential loss.
result 2 to 5 times faster than previous approaches, interpretable models with comparable accuracy.
Adversarial training makes logistic regression weight loss landscapes sharper.
problem Understanding why adversarial training sharpens the weight loss landscape in logistic regression.
method Theoretical analysis of linear logistic regression model with L2 norm constraints, and experiments on ResNet18.
result Adversarial training sharpens the weight loss landscape in linear logistic regression models.
The paper reveals the hidden costs of digitizing commodity money and proposes a new stable-coin system.
problem Depreciation of banknotes due to high logistics costs after digitization.
method Analyzing the functions of money from a logistics perspective and comparing commodity money to digital currency.
result There is no honest money that is both a store of value and has negligible logistics costs.
Unified framework for sparse logistic regression with nonconvex regularization.
problem Sparse logistic regression with nonconvex regularization.
method Unified framework, line search criteria for nonconvex terms.
result Effective classification and feature selection at lower computational cost.
Paper proposes a new method for estimating conditional densities using logistic regressions.
problem Estimating conditional densities for complex distributions.
method Parametric conditional density estimation via weighted logistic regressions.
result Maximum likelihood estimates can be obtained efficiently via a block-wise alternating maximization scheme and local case-control sampling.
Deep learning model explains breast cancer subtypes using logistic regression.
problem Clarifying the mechanisms of breast cancer subtypes for better treatment.
method Developed a PWL model that generates custom-made logistic regression for each patient.
result The PWL model reveals genes relevant to cell cycle-related pathways.
Study explores geometric structure and prior for beta-logistic distribution.
problem Understanding the geometric structure and prior distributions of the beta-logistic distribution.
method Exploring dual geometric structure and uncovering α \alpha α -parallel prior. result The beta-logistic distribution admits an α \alpha α -parallel prior for any real number α \alpha α . We comment on the fact that gradient ascent for logistic regression has a connection with the perceptron learning algorithm. Logistic learning is the "soft" variant of perceptron learning.
FILTER model uses fusion penalized logistic threshold regression for high-dimensional data with unknown cut points.
problem Modeling high-dimensional data with unknown cut points and binary responses.
method Fusion penalized logistic threshold regression (FILTER) model with fused lasso penalty for variable selection.
result Established non-asymptotic error bounds for coefficient estimation and model selection consistency.