New approach uses causal reasoning to address fairness issues.
problem Fairness criteria based on observational data are limited and unreliable.
method Shifts focus from observational criteria to causal reasoning.
result Formalizes why and when observational criteria fail.
Efficiency criteria improve conformal predictors' performance.
problem Improving the performance of conformal predictors.
method Learning classifiers by minimizing observed fuzziness as a training objective function.
result Conformal predictors trained by minimizing observed fuzziness perform better than traditional ones.
New criteria distinguish cause from effect in data, overcoming statistical limitations.
problem Determining causal direction from statistical dependence alone.
method Intuitive criteria based on simplicity of prediction, tested on synthetic data.
result Criteria accurately distinguish cause from effect in various scenarios.
FADE framework improves fairness and accuracy in ensemble learning.
problem Improving fairness in existing models without sacrificing accuracy.
method Flexible fair ensemble learning framework targeting multiple fairness criteria.
result Multiple unfairness measures can be minimized simultaneously with little impact on accuracy.
The paper optimizes designs for distinguishing between Gaussian process models.
problem Discriminating between two Gaussian process models.
method Sequential and static design criteria, including Kullback Leibler divergences and log-likelihood ratios.
result Necessary conditions for optimal design measures are provided.
Optimizes decision-making with uncertain variables using auxiliary observations.
problem Contextual stochastic optimization problems with uncertain variables and rich auxiliary observations.
method Trains forest decision policies by growing trees that optimize downstream decision quality, using optimization perturbation analysis for efficient approximations.
result Proves asymptotic optimality and empirical validation of the method's performance and efficiency.
The paper formalizes criteria for non-spurious and disentangled representations using causal methods.
problem Formalizing criteria for non-spurious and disentangled representations in representation learning.
method Causal perspective, counterfactual quantities, observable consequences of causal assertions.
result Computable metrics for assessing representation learning based on observed data.
The paper introduces a new model selection criterion for various time series models.
problem Designing adaptive model selection criteria for a wide range of time series models.
method The approach involves a penalized contrast akin to Hannan and Quinn's criterion, with a data-driven calibrated term.
result The new criteria select the true model almost surely asymptotically for a wide range of time series models.
A new method to determine k-means clusters using description length.
problem Determining the optimal number of clusters in k-means.
method Data compression approach to minimize estimated description length.
result Our method offers a principled way to determine the number of clusters.
Develops fair clinical risk prediction models using counterfactual reasoning.
problem Addressing biases in clinical risk prediction models for underrepresented groups.
method Augmented counterfactual fairness criteria applied to electronic health records data.
result Demonstrates the feasibility of fair clinical risk prediction models using counterfactual inference.
We consider a problem of clustering a sequence of multinomial observations by way of a model selection criterion. We propose a form of a penalty term for the model selection procedure. Our approach subsumes both the conventional AIC and BIC criteria but also extends the conventional criteria in a way that it can be app…
Optimal experiments tighten causal effect bounds efficiently.
problem Selecting experiments to tighten causal effect bounds from observational data.
method Formalized as max-potency problem, NP-hard. Polynomial-programming framework with graphical pruning criteria.
result Pruning criteria reduce search space significantly, enabling efficient experiment selection.
In unsupervised classification, Hidden Markov Models (HMM) are used to account for a neighborhood structure between observations. The emission distributions are often supposed to belong to some parametric family. In this paper, a semiparametric modeling where the emission distributions are a mixture of parametric distr…
Simplifies causal effect identification by pruning unnecessary variables.
problem Complex expressions from causal models can lead to unnecessary variables and computational burden.
method Graphical criteria and improved identifiability algorithm to detect and prune redundant variables.
result Improved computational efficiency and reduced bias in estimating causal effects.
New methods detect and create Brunnian links efficiently.
problem Detecting and constructing Brunnian links when each component is known to be an unknot.
method Two practical methods based on observation and handwork.
result Established a general way to construct new Brunnian links in bulk.
A method compares AI corrections to a base model for explaining predictions.
problem Creating explanations for AI predictions.
method Introduces a surrogate model to correct a simpler base model and provides criteria for accuracy and fidelity.
result Induces neighborhoods of instances with ideal accuracy and fidelity.
The paper tackles causal rule discovery from observational data.
problem Challenges in inferring causal effects from observational data due to confounding factors and high variance.
method Measures causal effect from observational data, providing graphical criteria and a conservative estimator.
result Proposes an efficient algorithm that maximises the estimator and discovers meaningful causal rules.
High-dimensional predictive models, those with more measurements than observations, require regularization to be well defined, perform well empirically, and possess theoretical guarantees. The amount of regularization, often determined by tuning parameters, is integral to achieving good performance. One can choose the …
We extend causal calculus to models with cycles, latent confounders, and selection bias.
problem Causal reasoning in the presence of cycles, latent confounders, and selection bias.
method Prove rules of causal calculus for i/o structural causal models, generalize adjustment criteria, and extend ID algorithm.
result Enable causal reasoning in complex models with cycles, latent confounders, and selection bias.
Unified framework for disentangled representations using mechanistic independence.
problem Identifiability of disentangled latent factors under statistical dependencies.
method Introduces mechanistic independence to characterize latent factors by their actions on observed variables, proposing various independence criteria.
result Establishes conditions for identifiability of latent subspaces without statistical assumptions.
Proposes a machine learning method to evaluate creative artifacts.
problem Need for objective and automatic evaluation of creative artifacts.
method Regression-based learning framework considering novelty, influence, value, and unexpectedness.
result Promising results in predicting movie ratings and identifying creative movies.
Causal Interaction Trees identify treatment subgroup effects in observational data.
problem Identifying subgroups with enhanced treatment effects in observational studies.
method Extending Classification and Regression Trees with subgroup-specific treatment effect estimators.
result The proposed algorithms enhance treatment effect heterogeneity in subgroups.
New model selects more promising patients for knee osteoarthritis trials.
problem Selecting patients likely to benefit from osteoarthritis treatments.
method Multi-classifier prediction from longitudinal data, cost-sensitive learning, feature selection.
result Model reduces by 20-25% the number of patients showing no progression.
New criteria improve imputation model selection using MOO.
problem Selecting the best imputation model using prediction accuracy metrics.
method Introduced three modified MOO criteria based on rank transformation, energy distance, and likelihood principle.
result Demonstrated how MOO is related to missing-at-random assumption and derived statistical and computational learning theories.
The study explores loss functions for learning distributions, finding the log loss and others are sufficient under certain conditions.
problem Understanding loss functions for distribution learning and density estimation.
method An axiomatic approach to design loss functions, proposing criteria and showing that no single loss function satisfies all criteria.
result No loss function satisfies all criteria, but the log loss and others do under the condition of candidate distributions being calibrated.
Paper proposes a new method to compare classifiers across multiple datasets.
problem Comparing classifiers over multiple datasets with multiple criteria.
method Adopting decision theory, the paper introduces generalized stochastic dominance for ranking classifiers.
result Generalized stochastic dominance can be used to rank classifiers and statistically tested.
The paper automates policy learning for nonlinear welfare criteria using machine learning and debiasing techniques.
problem Learning optimal policies from observational data with nonlinear welfare criteria.
method Modeling a nonlinear welfare criterion with a utility function, estimating propensity scores with machine learning, and using sieve approximations and cross-validation for model selection.
result The proposed policy learning method satisfies oracle inequalities, providing theoretical guarantees on performance.
Criteria ensure manifold triangulation without differentiable structure.
problem Ensuring a manifold can be triangulated without differentiable structure.
method Local coordinate chart criteria for homeomorphism verification.
result Criteria guarantee triangulation of manifolds without Delaunay property.
Unified framework for efficient online training of RNNs.
problem Efficient and biologically plausible online training of recurrent neural networks.
method Organizes algorithms based on criteria like past vs. future facing, tensor structure, stochastic vs. deterministic, and closed form vs. numerical.
result Algorithms cluster according to criteria, revealing conceptual connections.
Automated testing improves deep learning model accuracy by 259.2%.
problem Ensuring robustness of deep learning models through automated testing.
method Jointly optimizing differential behaviors and neuron coverage; generating corner-cases; applying transformations and GANs.
result Deep learning model accuracy increased by 259.2% using automated generated corner cases.
We give some general criteria of being a homeomorphism for continuous mappings of topological manifolds, as well as criteria of being a diffeomorphism for smooth mappings of smooth manifolds. As an illustration, we apply these criteria to the problems arising in two- and three-dimensional grid generation.
The study reveals flaws in pruning criteria and proposes a new assumption for better filter selection.
problem Flaws in existing pruning criteria for CNNs.
method Empirical experiments and Convolutional Weight Distribution Assumption.
result The Convolutional Weight Distribution Assumption improves filter selection in pruning.
Making mock simulated catalogs is an important component of astrophysical data analysis. Selection criteria for observed astronomical objects are often too complicated to be derived from first principles. However the existence of an observed group of objects is a well-suited problem for machine learning classification.…
The paper studies regularity of spinor flow and its implications for long-time existence.
problem Analyzing the regularity of solutions to the spinor flow.
method Relating the spinor flow to a modified Ricci flow and using diffeomorphisms.
result The norm of the second order covariant derivative of the spinor field is the only obstruction for long-time existence.
New method finds optimal hyperparameters for multiple tasks and criteria.
problem Finding optimal hyperparameters for multiple tasks and criteria.
method Multi-Task Multi Criteria (MTMC) method that provides Pareto-optimal solutions.
result The method selects optimal hyperparameters based on given criteria significance coefficients.
Paper designs a penalty for model order selection using information criteria.
problem Selecting the correct model order from a set of candidate models.
method Designs a penalty for the generalized information criterion (GIC) to minimize underestimation.
result Optimal penalty minimizes underestimation while keeping overestimation below a specified level.
Improved recommendations using latent embeddings from user reviews.
problem Lack of consideration for latent embeddings in multi-criteria recommender systems.
method Utilized variational autoencoders to map user reviews into latent embeddings, which are then compressed into discrete vectors for multi-criteria recommendation.
result The proposed method significantly outperforms baselines across various datasets and evaluation measures.
New criteria for Heegaard splittings ensure strong irreducibility and finite Goeritz groups.
problem Determining strong irreducibility and finite Goeritz groups of Heegaard splittings.
method Two diagrammatic criteria for Heegaard splittings, accepting arbitrary disk systems.
result Criteria ensure strong irreducibility and finite Goeritz groups for Heegaard splittings.
This paper improves neural network robustness through feedback learning.
problem Vulnerability of neural networks to adversarial attacks.
method Feedback learning method to understand and improve model robustness.
result Significantly improved models' accuracy and robustness against evasion attacks.
Develops scenario theory for multi-criteria decision making.
problem Need for robustness assessment with multiple criteria and datasets.
method Collectively treats risks associated with individual criteria for multi-criteria decision problems.
result More accurate robustness certificates and sharper quantification of simultaneous criterion satisfaction.
We consider the problem of identifying patterns in a data set that exhibit anomalous behavior, often referred to as anomaly detection. In most anomaly detection algorithms, the dissimilarity between data samples is calculated by a single criterion, such as Euclidean distance. However, in many cases there may not exist …
The paper evaluates criteria for selecting cryptocurrencies based on historical data.
problem High risk of cryptocurrencies due to volatility.
method Characterized returns and risks using historical data in short time windows (7 and 15 days). Analyzed the importance of criteria using various methods.
result Importance of criteria for selecting cryptocurrencies is analyzed and evaluated.
Fairness criteria may harm over time, contrary to conventional wisdom.
problem The impact of fairness criteria on long-term population well-being.
method Study of fairness criteria in a one-step feedback model, analyzing long-term outcomes.
result Static fairness criteria do not necessarily promote improvement over time and may cause harm.
Detecting and recovering labels in binomial logistic mixtures is challenging due to an information gap.
problem Detecting and recovering labels in binomial logistic mixtures
method Propose two feasibility-aware inference procedures
result Avoid misleading component selections and improve label probability calibration
Study compares different complexity criteria for free boundary minimal surfaces.
problem Comparing different complexity criteria for free boundary minimal surfaces.
method Global theory of free boundary minimal surfaces.
result Provides a complete picture of how area, topology, and Morse index compare.
Paper tackles stochastic reinforcement learning with reduced observation costs.
problem Non-deterministic rewards and punishments with stochastic elements.
method Explicitly models stochastic elements and learning costs.
result Quantitative analysis of learning success criteria and observation cost probabilities.
This work is motivated by two problems: 1) The approach of manifolds and spaces by triangulations. 2) The complexity growth in sequences of polyhedra. Considering both problems as related, new criteria and methods for approximating smooth manifolds are deduced. When the sequences of polyhedra are obtained by the action…
When sufficient labeled data are available, classical criteria based on Receiver Operating Characteristic (ROC) or Precision-Recall (PR) curves can be used to compare the performance of un-supervised anomaly detection algorithms. However , in many situations, few or no data are labeled. This calls for alternative crite…