Active-set algorithm improves Cox regression for shape-restricted covariates.
problem Improving Cox regression for shape-restricted covariates.
method Shape-restricted inference using active-set optimization for spline basis expansion.
result Active-set algorithm produces accurate linear covariate effect estimates.
The study explores nonparametric regression with shape constraints using least squares estimation.
problem Nonparametric regression under shape constraints.
method Least squares estimation (LSE) with focus on isotonic, unimodal, convex, and additive shape-restricted regression.
result Adaptive nature of the LSE and its risk behavior, with pointwise limiting distribution theory for isotonic regression.
Paper presents an efficient algorithm for estimating Lipschitz functions from noisy data.
problem Estimating unknown Lipschitz functions from noisy observations.
method Extends max-affine methods to Lipschitz setting using nonlinear feature expansion and adaptive partitioning.
result Achieves minimax convergence rate with respect to intrinsic dimension, up to logarithmic factors.
Study finds a non-locally contractible r r r -convex set.
problem Find an r r r -convex set which is not locally contractible. method Constructs a counterexample of a non-locally contractible r r r -convex set. result Proves that the class of supports with positive reach of absolutely continuous distributions includes strictly the class of r r r -convex supports. New adaptive test for NPIV models controls size and has superior power.
problem Testing inequality and equality restrictions in nonparametric IV models.
method Adaptive hypothesis test based on modified leave-one-out sample quadratic distance.
result Adaptive test attains the adaptive minimax rate of testing in L 2 L^{2} L 2 . New empirical process bounds reveal trade-off between dependence and complexity in nonparametric learning.
problem Understanding generalization in nonparametric learning with temporal dependencies.
method Developed bounds on expected supremum of empirical processes under β / ρ β/ρ β / ρ -mixing assumptions. result Achieved rates similar to i.i.d. setting under long-range dependence with complex function classes.
New method accelerates smooth games using spectral shape analysis.
problem Accelerating optimization in smooth games with complex numerical challenges.
method Matrix iteration theory and spectral shape analysis to characterize and manipulate acceleration.
result Identified a continuum of optimization strategies from convex minimization to gradient descent.
A new framework forecasts implied volatility surfaces by separating learning and refinement stages.
problem Forecasting implied volatility surfaces is challenging due to stochastic future surfaces and static no-arbitrage constraints.
method Decoupled generative refinement framework using a conditional diffusion model and SAAM for surface refinement.
result The framework improves forecasting accuracy and reduces static no-arbitrage violations.
Experiment evaluates hospital case cost prediction models using Azure ML.
problem Accurate hospital case cost modelling for efficient financial management.
method Azure Machine Learning Studio tool for comparing 14 regression models.
result Robust regression, boosted decision tree, and decision forest models outperformed others.
Efficiently private regression for unbounded data.
problem Privacy constraints in regression settings with unbounded covariates.
method Differential privacy techniques on mean and covariance estimation extended to sub-gaussian regime.
result Unbiased estimate of true regression vector learned up to a scaling factor.
This paper studies robust regression in the settings of Huber's ε ε ε -contamination models. We consider estimators that are maximizers of multivariate regression depth functions. These estimators are shown to achieve minimax rates in the settings of ε ε ε -contamination models for various regression problems including nonpa…
This paper studies the nonparametric modal regression problem systematically from a statistical learning view. Originally motivated by pursuing a theoretical understanding of the maximum correntropy criterion based regression (MCCR), our study reveals that MCCR with a tending-to-zero scale parameter is essentially moda…
Proposes FARM model combining latent factor and sparse regression.
problem Testing adequacy of latent factor and sparse regression models.
method Factor Augmented sparse linear Regression Model (FARM) with FabTest and ANOVA type tests.
result Model robustness and effectiveness validated through experiments.
Neural regression trees convert regression to classification more effectively.
problem Suboptimal approaches for regression via classification.
method Joint optimization framework for learning optimal discretization thresholds and feature selection in a neural regression tree.
result Empirically validated as state-of-the-art on challenging regression tasks.
Survey of SDR methods for high-dimensional regression and embedding.
problem Reducing dimensionality in high-dimensional data.
method Involves both statistical and machine learning approaches, covering inverse and forward regression methods.
result Supervised Kernel Dimension Reduction is equivalent to supervised PCA.
This paper reviews SDR methods for multivariate response regression.
problem Handling sufficient dimension reduction for multivariate response regression.
method Characterizes SDR estimators as inverse or forward regression methods.
result Pooled marginal, projective resampling, distance-based, ordinary least squares, partial least squares, and semiparametric SDR estimators are discussed.
Paper introduces semi-supervised linear extremile regression for high-dimensional data.
problem Challenges in high-dimensional extremile regression due to data sparsity and overfitting.
method Proposes semi-supervised learning for linear extremile regression, achieving n \sqrt{n} n -consistency. result Demonstrates improved estimation efficiency and performance in high-dimensional settings.
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.
Study improves H H H -consistency bounds for regression analysis.
problem Improving H H H -consistency bounds for regression analysis. method Generalized theorems and novel H H H -consistency bounds for various surrogate loss functions. result Derives principled surrogate losses for adversarial regression.
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.
Introduces a new model for mapping matrices to matrices, subsuming linear regression.
problem Learning matrix-to-matrix mappings from data.
method Partial trace regression model, leveraging quantum information theory.
result Relevance demonstrated in matrix-to-matrix regression and positive semidefinite matrix completion.
Meta-theorems validate fair regression algorithms under demographic parity constraints.
problem Regression under demographic parity constraints.
method Meta-theorems and post-processing methods.
result Fair minimax optimal regression can be achieved through post-processing.
We analyzed optimism in linear and kernel regression models.
problem Understanding predictive complexity in regression models.
method Derived closed-form asymptotic optimism for linear and kernel regression models.
result Scaled optimism is a useful measure for model complexity.
A new optimizer, MVO, improves nonlinear regression performance.
problem Finding optimal coefficients in nonlinear regression models.
method Multi-Verse Optimizer (MVO) compared to Particle Swarm Optimizer (PSO).
result MVO statistically outperforms PSO in 10 nonlinear regression problems.
Brenier isotonic regression extends multi-output isotonic regression using optimal transport.
problem Enforcing cyclic monotonicity in multi-output regression.
method Leverage Kantorovich's optimal transport to find cyclically monotone couplings.
result Brenier isotonic regression outperforms baselines in probability calibration.
We simplify complex regression coefficients using linearization and feature comparison.
problem Interpreting high-dimensional regression coefficients from nonlinear responses.
method Developed a linearization method to derive feature coefficients and compare them with regression coefficients.
result Shows how regression coefficients relate to linearized feature coefficients and how they change under regularization.
Unified framework for fair regression under demographic parity.
problem Ensuring fairness in regression tasks subject to demographic parity constraints.
method Proposes a unified framework applicable to various regression tasks with a broad spectrum of loss functions, derived a novel characterization of the fair risk minimizer, and established theoretical consistency and convergence rates.
result Effective minimization of risk while satisfying fairness constraints across various regression settings.
Huber regression assessed for robustness in statistical learning.
problem Understanding Huber regression in nonparametric statistical learning.
method Assessment from statistical learning perspective, focusing on risk consistency, adaptive tuning, and convergence rates.
result Huber regression can be asymptotically mean regression calibrated under ( 1 + ε ) (1+ε) ( 1 + ε ) -moment conditions, justifying its robustness. Locally adaptive interpretable regression improves linear regression's predictability.
problem Linear regression's predictability is limited; it lacks adaptability.
method Locally adaptive interpretable regression (LoAIR) uses neural networks to predict percentile of a Gaussian distribution for regression coefficients.
result LoAIR achieves comparable or better predictive performance than state-of-the-art baselines.
Linearized probit regression matches nonlinear methods in accuracy.
problem Binary regression accuracy with nonlinear methods.
method Linearizing probit model with linear estimators.
result Linearized estimators perform similarly to nonlinear methods.
The paper improves SVR with linear constraints for better model properties.
problem Improving Support Vector Regression with linear constraints.
method Generalized SMO algorithm for solving optimization with linear constraints.
result The proposed method shows better practical performance on various datasets.
We analyze coresets for regularized regression problems and propose a modified lasso that yields smaller coresets.
problem Analyzing coresets for regularized regression problems.
method Examined coresets for ridge regression and proposed a modified lasso problem.
result No coreset for regularized regression can be smaller than the unregularized version when r e q s r
eq s r e q s . The paper determines the optimal number of machines for parallel computing in kernel ridge regression.
problem How many machines can be used in parallel computing for kernel ridge regression?
method Empirical processes method
result Upper bounds on the number of machines are proven to be un-improvable in two important cases.
DualIV simplifies non-linear IV regression via dual formulation.
problem Non-linear instrumental variable regression with potential first-stage regression bottleneck.
method Dual formulation of non-linear IV regression as a convex-concave saddle-point problem, leading to a kernel-based algorithm with analytic solution.
result Empirical results show competitive performance compared to existing algorithms.
Least Angle Regression is a promising technique for variable selection applications, offering a nice alternative to stepwise regression. It provides an explanation for the similar behavior of LASSO ( ℓ 1 \ell_1 ℓ 1 -penalized regression) and forward stagewise regression, and provides a fast implementation of both. The idea has…
WOCR combines orthogonal components with weighted regression for improved predictive performance.
problem Improving predictive performance in multiple linear regression.
method WOCR uses orthogonal components and weights based on correlations with the response.
result Enhanced predictive performance through weighted orthogonal components.
Study uniform consistency in nonparametric mixture models and mixed regression.
problem Uniform consistency in nonparametric mixture models and mixed regression models.
method Construct uniformly consistent estimators under general conditions, develop novel technical tools.
result Prove uniform consistency results for nonparametric mixtures and mixed regression models.
Local control regression improves portfolio optimization accuracy.
problem Expensive and inaccurate global control regression for portfolio optimization.
method Introduced local control regression combined with adaptive grids.
result Choosing a coarse grid for local regression produces accurate results.
We find a convex model for traditional nonlinear regression under L2 loss.
problem Nonlinear regression under L2 loss with non-convex optimization.
method Showed a convex nonlinear regression model for least squares problem.
result Existence of a convex model simplifies training complex systems.
New GP model estimates piecewise continuous functions.
problem Piecewise continuous regression functions in scientific and engineering applications.
method Local Gaussian process model with partitioned local data and joint estimation of boundaries.
result Superior performance over conventional GP models in estimating piecewise regression functions.
Collider regression improves predictive performance in regression tasks.
problem Discarding prior causal knowledge in regression tasks.
method Collider regression framework incorporating probabilistic causal knowledge from collider structures.
result Proves positive generalization benefit and provides closed-form estimators.
PARC uses piecewise linear predictors for regression and classification.
problem Multivariate regression and classification problems.
method Alternates between ridge and softmax regression, and cluster assignment based on accuracy and separability.
result Converges to a local minimum in a finite number of steps.
We describe dimensionally constrained symbolic regression which has been developed for mass measurement in certain classes of events in high-energy physics (HEP). With symbolic regression, we can derive equations that are well known in HEP. However, in problems with large number of variables, we find that by constraini…
Study improves Morse-Smale regression for actuarial science using various machine learning algorithms.
problem Dealing with subgroups in actuarial science through piecewise regression.
method Extends Morse-Smale regression to machine learning algorithms like random forest, conditional inference trees, and neural networks.
result New algorithms improve performance and provide insights into predictor relationships.
This work analyzes Fréchet regression using comparison geometry, providing theoretical and practical insights.
problem Analyzing data on complex structures like manifolds and graphs.
method Theoretical analysis through comparison geometry, focusing on existence, uniqueness, and stability of the Fréchet mean.
result Key results on the existence, uniqueness, and stability of the Fréchet mean, along with statistical guarantees for nonparametric regression.
Study on reducing dimensionality in high-dimensional regression with kernel methods and stability analysis.
problem Analyzing errors in high-dimensional regression with dimensionality reduction and kernel regression.
method Derive a stability result for kernel regression with Wasserstein distance and apply it to PCA to deduce convergence rates.
result Two-step procedure yields useful convergence rates in semi-supervised settings.
Paper studies ensemble probabilistic regression trees for smooth approximations.
problem Smooth approximations of regression functions.
method Ensemble versions of probabilistic regression trees.
result Ensemble probabilistic regression trees are consistent and perform well.
Automated model selects best subset of variables for regression.
problem Finding a subset of variables that minimizes errors and meets regression assumptions.
method Integrates model building and validation using mathematical programming.
result Proposes a model that minimizes mean squared errors while satisfying most regression assumptions.