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48 results for non-parametric systems

Method recovers causal diffusion mechanisms from steady-state data without parametric assumptions.

problem Recovering causal diffusion mechanisms from steady-state gene expression data.
method Non-parametric kernel estimator for drift function, cross-validation for hyperparameter tuning.
result Full causal mechanism can be non-parametrically identified under weak non-explosion criterion.

This work develops a non-parametric test for relational independence in non-i.i.d. data.

problem Testing independence in relational systems where data samples are not i.i.d.
method Kernel mean embedding for relational variables, consistent non-parametric scalable kernel test.
result Empirically validated effectiveness compared to state-of-the-art tests.

Proposes using DII to identify non-linear causal relationships in EU Allowances returns.

problem Identifying causal relationships in non-linear data of EU Allowances returns.
method Uses Differentiable Information Imbalance (DII) for non-parametric causal discovery compared to multivariate Granger causality.
result Significant overlap and differences in causal variables identified by linear and non-linear methods.

Study uses non-parametric method to analyze EU ETS price determinants.

problem Understanding price determinants of EU ETS to inform policy.
method Non-parametric measure (Information Imbalance) to study variables.
result Commodity variables are most informative in Phase 3, while financial variables become more important in Phase 4.

We consider the problem of impulse response estimation of stable linear single-input single-output systems. It is a well-studied problem where flexible non-parametric models recently offered a leap in performance compared to the classical finite-dimensional model structures. Inspired by this development and the success…

2018-01-25abs ↗pdf ↗

Estimates classifier errors without ground truth using algebraic geometry.

problem Lack of ground truth in real-world production systems.
method Non-parametric estimation using algebraic geometry to solve the self-assessment problem.
result Accuracy estimators are better than one part in a hundred.

A new MFG framework for evolving clusters from Gaussian mixtures.

problem Evolutionary clustering of time-dependent Gaussian mixtures.
method Control-theoretic framework based on Mean Field Games (MFG) with coupled HJB and Fokker-Planck systems.
result MFG dynamics recover classical EM algorithm trajectories with mass conservation.

Study non-parametric frequency-domain system identification from finite samples.

problem Frequency-domain system identification from limited data.
method Empirical Transfer Function Estimate (ETFE) under sub-Gaussian colored noise and stability assumptions.
result ETFE estimates are concentrated around true values with a finite-sample rate of Ntot1/3N_{\mathrm{tot}}^{-1/3} for all frequencies in the H \mathcal{H}_{\infty} norm.

Neural networks estimate SDEs with jump noise using a Tamed-Milstein scheme.

problem Estimating drift and diffusion functions in SDEs with jump noise.
method Tamed-Milstein scheme with neural networks as non-parametric approximators.
result Flexible estimation of complex nonlinear dynamics in systems with state-dependent noise.

The study optimizes sampling in complex systems with probabilistic response distributions.

problem Calibrating and optimizing complex systems with probabilistic response distributions.
method Non-parametric Bayesian approach to modeling spatial fields of probability distributions, introducing adaptive sampling strategies.
result Adaptive sampling strategies improve system evaluations by guiding focus towards key features.

Proposes method for eliciting non-parametric joint priors using normalizing flows.

problem Learning complex non-parametric joint priors for model parameters.
method Expert elicitation combined with normalizing flows for generative modeling.
result Framework supports elicitation of both parametric and non-parametric priors.

We propose a principled algorithm for robust Bayesian filtering and smoothing in nonlinear stochastic dynamic systems when both the transition function and the measurement function are described by non-parametric Gaussian process (GP) models. GPs are gaining increasing importance in signal processing, machine learning,…

2012-03-20abs ↗pdf ↗

New limits of minimal surface systems have surprising large interior parts.

problem Minimal surface system limits with large interior vertical and non-minimal portions.
method Construction of limits with smallest possible dimension and codimension.
result Limits of minimal surface systems can have surprising large interior parts.

NPOD algorithm improves efficiency in estimating pharmacokinetic parameters.

problem Efficiently estimating joint distribution of model parameters in population pharmacokinetics.
method Uses gradient approach to suggest new support points, reducing evaluation time.
result Achieves similar solutions to NPAG but with significantly fewer cycles and runtime.

Modeling structure in complex networks using Bayesian non-parametrics makes it possible to specify flexible model structures and infer the adequate model complexity from the observed data. This paper provides a gentle introduction to non-parametric Bayesian modeling of complex networks: Using an infinite mixture model …

2013-12-20abs ↗pdf ↗

WRSE predicts dynamic survival distributions in ICU patients.

problem Dynamic assessment of ICU patient mortality risk.
method Non-parametric weighted-resolution ensemble model combining binary classifiers.
result Competitive results with state-of-the-art models, reducing training time.

For many years, i-vector based audio embedding techniques were the dominant approach for speaker verification and speaker diarization applications. However, mirroring the rise of deep learning in various domains, neural network based audio embeddings, also known as d-vectors, have consistently demonstrated superior spe…

2017-10-28abs ↗pdf ↗

This study examines when non-parametric methods are robust to adversarial examples.

problem Understanding when non-parametric methods are robust to adversarial examples.
method Examined general non-parametric methods and established conditions for r-consistency.
result Non-parametric methods like nearest neighbors and kernel classifiers are r-consistent when data is well-separated, while histograms are not.

Most of Markov Chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) and sequential Monte Carlo (SMC) algorithms in existing probabilistic programming systems suboptimally use only model priors as proposal distributions. In this work, we describe an approach for training a discriminative model, namely a neural network, in order to approximate the …

2015-12-14abs ↗pdf ↗

Simpler GNNs with low-rank non-parametric aggregators perform well on graph benchmarks.

problem Over-engineering in GNN architectures for common semi-supervised node classification datasets.
method Replacing feature aggregation with a non-parametric learner to streamline GNN design.
result Non-parametric regression is effective for semi-supervised learning on sparse, directed networks.

Study provides guarantees for kernel clustering under non-parametric mixtures.

problem Statistical guarantees for kernel-based clustering without strong assumptions.
method Non-parametric mixture models, kernel-based clustering, consistency guarantees.
result Necessary and sufficient separability conditions for consistent clustering recovery.

Develops flexible non-parametric ACFs using B-spline kernels.

problem Flexible modelling of the autocovariance function (ACF) in time-series, spatial, and spatio-temporal analysis.
method Derives the inverse Fourier transform of B-spline spectral bases to create a general class of non-parametric ACFs.
result Provides a provably dense, flexible, and general class of non-parametric ACFs for various types of processes.

Study evaluates policies in partially observable environments without full model specification.

problem Evaluating policies in partially observable environments without full model specification.
method Developed non-parametric identification and recursive fitted-Q-evaluation algorithm.
result Established finite-sample error bounds for policy value estimation.

Non-parametric estimators improve quickest changepoint detection under irregular sequence lengths.

problem Limited and irregular sequence lengths hinder application of ARL and ADD in QCD.
method Analogies with survival analysis to model detection probabilities under truncation.
result KM-ARL and KM-ADD non-parametric estimators are asymptotically unbiased.

Estimates non-parametric logistic model using case-control data and external summary info.

problem Imbalanced binary data in case-control studies.
method Two-step estimation procedure with deep neural network for functional approximation.
result Proposed estimator achieves optimal convergence rate in non-parametric regression.

DPPS uses DP priors for Bayesian non-parametric multi-arm bandits.

problem Optimizing multi-arm bandit environments with prior beliefs.
method Bayesian non-parametric algorithm based on Dirichlet Process priors.
result DPPS provides principled incorporation of prior beliefs and is optimal in Bayesian regret setup.

Develops a new method for learning non-parametric DAGs using RKHS.

problem Challenges of learning non-parametric causal models with large combinatorial search space.
method Uses reproducing kernel Hilbert spaces (RKHS) and sparsity-inducing regularization terms based on partial derivatives to enforce acyclicity.
result Shows improved performance through simulations and data analyses.

The paper develops a theory for identifying the best arm in non-parametric multi-armed bandits with a fixed budget.

problem Identifying the best arm in non-parametric multi-armed bandits with a limited number of trials.
method The paper proposes upper and lower bounds on the average log-probability of misidentification using information-theoretic quantities and a refined analysis of the successive-rejects strategy.
result The paper provides new upper and lower bounds on the average log-probability of misidentification, which generalize existing bounds.

The paper reviews methods for estimating individual treatment effects using non-parametric regression models.

problem Estimating heterogeneous treatment effects in observational data.
method Non-parametric regression models to estimate individual treatment effects.
result A review and development of existing state-of-the-art frameworks for individual treatment effects estimation.

Bayesian model tackles spatial count data issues with flexible non-parametric techniques.

problem Challenges in traditional parametric models for spatial count data with unbalanced distributions and complex dependencies.
method Bayesian semi-parametric spatial dispersed count model combining non-parametric techniques and adapted count models.
result Demonstrates superior performance in managing dispersion and capturing intricate spatial patterns.