Paper introduces novel model selection for CRO to balance robustness and decision risk.
problem Balancing robustness and decision risk in CRO.
method Conformalized Robust Optimization with Model Selection (CROMS) framework.
result Significant improvements in decision efficiency across various applications.
Comprehensive review of robust portfolio selection models.
problem Addressing uncertainty in financial portfolio optimization.
method Classification and analysis of various models and approaches.
result Identification of open research questions.
New robustness metric helps select reliable classifiers.
problem Evaluating reliability of classifier predictions.
method Proposed new robustness metric for any classifier and feature type.
result Demonstrated ability to distinguish reliable from unreliable predictions.
Paper introduces DRM for selecting robust CATE estimators.
problem Selecting CATE estimators without counterfactual outcomes.
method Distributionally Robust Metric (DRM) for CATE estimator selection.
result DRM selects robust CATE estimators robust to distribution shift.
Robust variable selection for high-dimensional data with missing and measurement errors.
problem Missing data and measurement errors confound data distribution.
method Exponential loss function with inverse probability weighting and additive error models.
result The Atan punishment method improves robust variable selection.
Method selects significant spatial covariates in noisy data.
problem Identifying true spatial covariates in noisy data.
method Combines sparsity-promoting estimation with noise-robust model selection.
result Method reliably recovers true covariates under diverse noise scenarios.
Proposes a sample selection algorithm for fair and robust AI training.
problem Balancing fairness and robustness in AI models, especially with corrupted data.
method Formulates and solves a combinatorial optimization problem for unbiased sample selection, proposing a greedy algorithm.
result Improves fairness and robustness compared to state-of-the-art techniques, both synthetically and on real datasets.
A new method for feature selection robust to noise and design variability.
problem Feature selection in high-dimensional regression under sampling variability and measurement error.
method Injects controlled additive noise into the design matrix, fits a base selector, and aggregates selection frequencies.
result Improved robustness compared to Stability Selection and standard base selectors.
Proposes a robust optimization method for selecting grouped variables robustly.
problem Selecting grouped variables under data perturbations for regression and classification.
method Distributionally Robust Optimization (DRO) with Wasserstein uncertainty set.
result Coefficients in the same group converge to the same value as sample correlation approaches 1.
New OCBA procedures minimize PICS in robust R&S.
problem Selecting the best alternative under input uncertainty.
method Developed new asymptotically optimal OCBA procedures.
result Procedures minimize probability of incorrect selection.
RAEUFS selects features from data without labels, improving robustness to outliers.
problem Feature selection in high-dimensional data, especially in the presence of outliers.
method RAEUFS uses a deep autoencoder to learn nonlinear feature representations, improving robustness to outliers.
result RAEUFS outperforms state-of-the-art UFS methods in both clean and outlier-contaminated data settings.
Paper proposes a new method for selective inference in robust regression.
problem Statistical inference after removing outliers identified by robust methods.
method Conditional SI using piecewise-linear homotopy continuation.
result Proposed method is applicable to a wide class of robust regression and outlier detection methods.
Study quantifies model risk in dynamic portfolio selection using KL divergence.
problem Model risk in financial portfolio selection under uncertainty.
method Defined model risk as KL divergence loss, solved nonlinear equations for optimal robust strategy.
result Optimal robust strategy can be obtained semi-analytically in worst case scenario.
Safe-DRFS selects features robust to covariate shifts for reliable performance.
problem Feature selection fails in diverse deployment environments.
method Safe-DRFS extends safe screening to distributionally robust settings under covariate shift.
result Safe-DRFS identifies a feature subset encompassing optimal subsets across distribution shifts.
Robust optimization and statistical robustness improve robot navigation policies.
problem Efficiently finding optimal robot navigation policies in uncertain environments.
method Combining robust optimization and statistical robustness with improved Bayesian optimization techniques.
result Safe and repeatable robot navigation policies are achieved with improved robust optimization methods.
Lower class selectivity makes networks more robust to natural perturbations but more vulnerable to adversarial attacks.
problem Understanding how class selectivity affects robustness to different types of perturbations in neural networks.
method Investigated the relationship between class selectivity and robustness to natural and adversarial perturbations in neural networks.
result Lower class selectivity increases robustness to natural perturbations but decreases robustness to adversarial attacks.
Class selectivity affects robustness to corruptions but not to adversarial attacks.
problem Understanding the relationship between class selectivity and robustness in neural networks.
method Investigated the impact of class selectivity on robustness to natural corruptions and adversarial attacks using Tiny ImageNetC and CIFAR10C datasets.
result Decreasing class selectivity increases robustness to both natural corruptions and adversarial attacks.
The paper improves self-training in semi-supervised learning by selecting more robust pseudo-labeled data.
problem Improving the reliability of pseudo-labeled data selection in self-training for semi-supervised learning.
method Proposes a multi-objective utility function to select pseudo-labeled data that maximizes reliability, considering model selection, accumulation of errors, and covariate shift uncertainties.
result Robustness towards model choice can lead to substantial accuracy gains in self-training.
New method improves CATE model selection with optimal regret rates.
problem Nontrivial task of selecting accurate CATE models.
method Causal Q-aggregation using doubly robust loss.
result Achieves optimal oracle model selection regret rates of log(M)/n.
Proposes two-stage robust and sparse distributed inference for large-scale data.
problem Statistical inference in large-scale, high-dimensional, and outlier-contaminated data.
method Two-stage approach: model selection with robust Lasso, fusion of local selections, and bootstrap methods for inference.
result Robust and computationally efficient inference procedures for variable selection, confidence intervals, and standard deviation approximations.
Proposes a robust and sparse portfolio selection model to reduce estimation errors and transaction costs.
problem Reduces impact of estimation errors and fixed transaction costs in portfolio selection.
method Develops an efficient algorithm to solve a mixed integer problem with an ellipsoidal uncertainty set.
result Proves the convergence of the algorithm to at least a local minimizer with a locally linear convergence rate.
Proposes a robust equilibrium strategy for mean-variance portfolio selection.
problem Time-inconsistency in mean-variance portfolio selection.
method Introduces a novel definition of robust equilibrium strategy and solves the corresponding PDE system.
result A classical solution to the PDE system implies a robust equilibrium strategy.
RENT selects stable features for robust model interpretation.
problem Stability in feature selection for robust model interpretation.
method RENT uses an ensemble of elastic net models trained on distinct subsets of data.
result RENT selects features with high stability improving model robustness.
Bayesian model selection optimizes data augmentation for improved machine learning robustness.
problem Choosing optimal data augmentation parameters is challenging and often done through trial and error.
method Interprets augmentation parameters as model hyperparameters and uses Bayesian model selection to optimize them.
result Our approach improves calibration and robust performance on various tasks.
Effective and accurate model selection is an important problem in modern data analysis. One of the major challenges is the computational burden required to handle large data sets that cannot be stored or processed on one machine. Another challenge one may encounter is the presence of outliers and contaminations that da…
This paper proposes a framework for certifying neural network defenses against data poisoning attacks.
problem Vulnerability of neural networks to data poisoning attacks.
method Random selection based defenses that average predictions on sub-datasets sampled from the training set.
result The certified radius of bagging derived by the framework is tighter than previous work.
Robust optimization improves portfolio selection by accounting for deep uncertainties.
problem Managing deep uncertainties in future asset returns for successful portfolio selection.
method Robust optimization (RO) models incorporating general assumptions on uncertain risk parameters.
result RO models outperform traditional models in comprehensive empirical assessments.
While model selection is a well-studied topic in parametric and nonparametric regression or density estimation, selection of possibly high-dimensional nuisance parameters in semiparametric problems is far less developed. In this paper, we propose a selective machine learning framework for making inferences about a fini…
Robust forecast framework reduces distribution error by 63%.
problem Accurate distribution forecast for planning decisions.
method Backtest-based bootstrap and adaptive residual selection.
result Reduces Absolute Coverage Error by more than 63%.
Efficient auto-tuning for DR hyperparameters with BO.
problem Hyperparameter selection in DR for large-scale datasets.
method Bayesian optimization with surrogate model, normalization, subsampling.
result Robust and efficient hyperparameter selection for DR algorithms.
Bayesian approach to portfolio selection reduces pessimism in frequent trading.
problem Tackling the challenge of estimating drift in Merton's portfolio selection model.
method Bayesian distributionally robust control with nonlinear Wasserstein projections.
result Reduced pessimism and improved performance in frequent rebalancing compared to existing methods.
The paper develops methods to estimate treatment effects in sample selection models.
problem Evaluation of treatments when outcomes are only observed for a subpopulation due to sample selection or attrition.
method Combines selection-on-observables and instrumental variable assumptions with double machine learning for treatment evaluation.
result Proposed estimators are asymptotically normal and root-n consistent.
FIRES framework selects stable features from online data.
problem Efficiently selecting features in online settings with limited data.
method FIRES framework uses model parameter importance for feature selection.
result FIRES selects stable feature sets with minimal model complexity.
Improves feature selection in high-dimensional data using LLM-generated weights.
problem Inaccurate LLM-generated weights degrade feature selection performance.
method Integrates LLM-generated weights into prior inclusion probabilities using LLM Sparsity Prior (LSP).
result Improves prediction accuracy and identifies clinically relevant features.
We analyze the martingale selection problem of Rokhlin (2006) in a pointwise (robust) setting. We derive conditions for solvability of this problem and show how it is related to the classical no-arbitrage deliberations. We obtain versions of the Fundamental Theorem of Asset Pricing in examples spanning frictionless mar…
The paper examines how to protect LASSO-based feature selection from adversarial attacks.
problem Adversarial attacks on LASSO-based feature selection.
method Formulated as a bi-level optimization problem, reformulated LASSO with linear inequality constraints, solved using interior-point method, and modified using projected gradient descent.
result Demonstrated the effectiveness of the proposed method in protecting LASSO-based feature selection from adversarial attacks.
Robust Lasso-Zero handles missing covariates and sparse corruptions.
problem Sparse corruptions and missing covariates in sparse linear models.
method Extension of Lasso-Zero to handle sparse corruptions, with theoretical guarantees on sign recovery.
result Robust Lasso-Zero can handle missing values without specifying a parametric model.
A new method selects robust features for ML models using causal discovery.
problem Challenges in feature selection for ML models with limited domain knowledge.
method Multidata causal feature selection using PC1 or PCMCI algorithms.
result The method improves model performance and provides interpretable drivers.
Paper optimizes financial trading strategies under uncertain market conditions.
problem Guaranteeing robust positive expected profits in financial systems.
method Transformed semi-infinite constraints into structured policies and proposed a novel graphical approach.
result Demonstrated superior risk-adjusted returns and downside risk compared to conventional strategies.
Robust Policy Search is the problem of learning policies that do not degrade in performance when subject to unseen environment model parameters. It is particularly relevant for transferring policies learned in a simulation environment to the real world. Several existing approaches involve sampling large batches of traj…
Improves overparameterized models' robustness to distribution shifts.
problem Accuracy drop on testing distributions different from training.
method Importance tempering to improve decision boundaries.
result State-of-the-art results on worst group classification tasks.
Method selects features robust to concept shift using Shapley values.
problem Feature selection in static data does not work well with concept shifts.
method Establishes a direct relationship between Shapley values and prediction errors, detecting individual variable biases.
result Significantly outperforms state-of-the-art feature selection methods in concept shift scenarios.
New algorithm selects GMM components robustly and efficiently.
problem Estimating the number of components in GMMs when not known in advance.
method Robust model selection for GMMs with poly(k/ε) samples.
result Constructs a GMM with O(k) components approximating the distribution within ε.
ROOFS helps researchers select robust biomarker features from complex data.
problem Challenges in feature selection for biomarker discovery and clinical models.
method ROOFS is a Python package that benchmarks multiple feature selection methods on user data.
result ROOFS identifies a filter method as optimal for identifying predictors of lung cancer resistance.
D3M debiases models by selectively removing problematic examples.
problem Model failures on underrepresented subgroups.
method Isolates and removes specific training examples that cause failures.
result Efficiently trains debiased classifiers with minimal example removal.
This paper studies a robust continuous-time Markowitz portfolio selection pro\-blem where the model uncertainty carries on the covariance matrix of multiple risky assets. This problem is formulated into a min-max mean-variance problem over a set of non-dominated probability measures that is solved by a McKean-Vlasov dy…
This paper enhances stability selection by evaluating overall results robustness and identifying optimal regularization values.
problem Improving the robustness and reliability of high-dimensional variable selection.
method Developed a stability estimator to evaluate stability of stability selection results, calibrating key parameters.
result Identified optimal regularization value and improved stability of variable selection.
We develop a robust convex algorithm to select the regularization parameter in model selection. In practice this would be automated in order to save practitioners time from having to tune it manually. In particular, we implement and test the convex method for K-fold cross validation on ridge regression, although the …