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48 results for probability generating functions

Evidential Softmax preserves multimodality in sparse probability distributions for generative models.

problem Sparse probability distributions in deep generative models make exact marginalization computationally intractable.
method Introduce ev-softmax, a sparse normalization function that preserves multimodality and can be trained with probabilistic loss functions.
result ev-softmax outperforms existing techniques in distributional accuracy and dimensionality reduction.

We show a general relation between the spatially disjoint product of probability density functions and the sum of their Fisher information metric tensors. We then utilise this result to give a method for constructing the probability density functions for an arbitrary Riemannian Fisher information metric tensor. We note…

2015-04-13abs ↗pdf ↗

The path probability of a particle undergoing stochastic motion is studied by the use of functional technique, and the general formula is derived for the path probability distribution functional. The probability of finding paths inside a tube/band, the center of which is stipulated by a given path, is analytically eval…

2016-02-13abs ↗pdf ↗

Paper introduces symmetric divergence link models for probability distributions.

problem Symmetric divergence measures for probability distributions.
method Two general classes of link models: one for survival functions and another for cumulative probability distribution functions.
result Advantages of symmetric divergence measures over asymmetric measures for model averaging and feature assessment.

Exact Bayesian inference for discrete models using probability generating functions.

problem Discrete statistical models with infinite support and continuous priors.
method Probabilistic programming language with automatic differentiation and probability generating functions.
result Genfer tool provides exact solutions for a wide range of inference problems.

Implied posterior probability of a given model (say, Support Vector Machines (SVM)) at a point x\bf{x} is an estimate of the class posterior probability pertaining to the class of functions of the model applied to a given dataset. It can be regarded as a score (or estimate) for the true posterior probability, which ca…

2019-09-30abs ↗pdf ↗

We formulate an optimal stopping problem for a geometric Brownian motion where the probability scale is distorted by a general nonlinear function. The problem is inherently time inconsistent due to the Choquet integration involved. We develop a new approach, based on a reformulation of the problem where one optimally c…

2011-03-09abs ↗pdf ↗

Optimizes functionals on probability space using ICNNs.

problem Optimizing functionals on the space of probabilities with high-dimensional convex functions.
method Proposes an approach using input-convex neural networks (ICNNs) to approximate the JKO scheme.
result Demonstrates feasibility and validity in approximating solutions of PDEs and molecular discovery.

Recent research has made significant progress on the problem of bounding log partition functions for exponential family graphical models. Such bounds have associated dual parameters that are often used as heuristic estimates of the marginal probabilities required in inference and learning. However these variational est…

2012-07-11abs ↗pdf ↗

In this contribution we derive an explicit formula for the boundary non-crossing probabilities for Slepian processes associated with the piecewise linear boundary function. This formula is used to develop an approximation formula to the boundary non-crossing probabilities for general continuous boundaries. The formulas…

2016-08-03abs ↗pdf ↗

New concept of attitude towards probability introduced in risk sharing problems.

problem Risk sharing problems and attitudes towards probability.
method Generalized definition of probability premium, local approximation, rank-dependent utility model, dual theory.
result Attitude towards probability can be first-order or second-order, depending on the model.

Bayesian approach approximates probability functions of Gaussian mixtures.

problem Approximating probability functions of non-spherical Gaussian mixtures.
method Bayesian decomposition, spherical radial decomposition, random sampling.
result Established differentiability and integral representation of gradient for probability functions.

Develops methods to find most probable paths on complex manifolds.

problem Identifying optimal paths for manifold-valued processes, especially those with non-trivial structures.
method Constructs a general approach to defining and identifying most probable paths by measuring the Onsager-Machlup function on the anti-development of such processes.
result Derives explicit equations for development most probable paths that encompass various manifold-valued processes.

Quantum probability metrics improve distribution comparison in high dimensions.

problem Challenges in comparing probability distributions, especially in high-dimensional and non-compact domains.
method Quantum probability metrics (QPMs) derived from quantum state spaces, overcoming limitations of MMD.
result QPMs offer enhanced sensitivity to subtle distributional differences in high dimensions and improve performance in generative modeling.

Probabilistic models can be defined by an energy function, where the probability of each state is proportional to the exponential of the state's negative energy. This paper considers a generalization of energy-based models in which the probability of a state is proportional to an arbitrary positive, strictly decreasing…

2016-05-24abs ↗pdf ↗

New neural networks learn mappings between probability measures and functions.

problem Learning mappings between Wasserstein space of probability measures and function spaces.
method Two types of neural networks: bin density and cylindrical approximation, are proposed and supported by universal approximation theorems.
result Accuracy and efficiency of mean-field neural networks in generalization error with various test distributions.

We extend rectified flow to infinite-dimensional Hilbert space.

problem Extending rectified flow to infinite-dimensional spaces.
method Established a rigorous functional formulation using the superposition principle for continuity equations.
result Demonstrated superior performance compared to existing models.

This paper optimizes functions of probability measures using particle gradient descent for displacement convex functions.

problem Optimizing functions of probability measures with displacement convex properties.
method Particle gradient descent applied to displacement convex functions with theoretical guarantees.
result Finite number of particles and computations are sufficient to find optimal solutions for displacement convex functions.

Study on optimal rates for sequential probability assignment using smoothed analysis.

problem Optimal rates for sequential probability assignment under smoothed adversaries.
method General-purpose reduction from minimax rates to transductive learning, development of an efficient algorithm using MLE oracle.
result Optimal (logarithmic) fast rates for parametric and finite VC dimension classes, sublinear regret for general classes.

We study two-layer belief networks of binary random variables in which the conditional probabilities Pr[childlparents] depend monotonically on weighted sums of the parents. In large networks where exact probabilistic inference is intractable, we show how to compute upper and lower bounds on many probabilities of intere…

2013-01-30abs ↗pdf ↗

New neural network models learn symmetric functions of varying input sizes.

problem Learning symmetric functions with varying input sizes.
method Functional perspective on neural networks, treating symmetric functions as functions over probability measures.
result Established approximation and generalization bounds for shallow architectures that extend across input sizes.

MPT improves CNN and energy-based models' OOD detection and generalization.

problem Challenging out-of-distribution detection in computer vision.
method Applying Maximum Probability Theorem as a regularization scheme in CNN and energy-based models.
result MPT-based regularization strategy stabilizes and improves generalization and robustness of base models.

We consider returns of two Korean stock market indices, KOSPI and KOSDAQ index. Central parts of the probability distribution function of returns are well fitted by the Lorentzian distribution function. However, tail parts of the probability distribution function follow a power law behavior well. We found that the prob…

2004-07-16abs ↗pdf ↗

OPAA estimates probability densities using functional analysis.

problem Estimating probability density functions efficiently and accurately.
method OPAA uses a parallelizable algorithm based on functional analysis to estimate probability distributions.
result OPAA provides an efficient method to estimate probability density functions and normalizing weights.

Develops deep learning for fast, accurate option pricing models.

problem Computational efficiency and accuracy in option pricing models.
method Neural network generators solving backward Kolmogorov equations for TPDFs.
result Ultra-fast, highly accurate option pricing models for various asset models.

MPF method improves parameter estimation in probabilistic models.

problem Difficulty in fitting probabilistic models due to intractable partition function.
method Minimum Probability Flow (MPF) method for parameter estimation.
result MPF outperforms existing techniques in convergence time and accuracy.