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48 results for tree-based formats

This paper studies geometric structures in tensor representations using tree-based formats.

problem Understanding geometric structures in tensor representations.
method Using minimal subspaces and tree structures, the paper introduces a new format for tensors and analyzes their manifold geometry.
result The set of tensors in the tree-based format with bounded or fixed tree-based rank forms analytic Banach manifolds.

The paper tackles high-dimensional function approximation using tree-based tensor formats.

problem Approximating high-dimensional functions in statistical learning.
method Empirical risk minimization over tree-based tensor formats, exploiting multilinear models and sparsity.
result Numerical stability and reliability of the proposed algorithms for learning.

Estimates high-dimensional distributions using tree tensor networks.

problem Estimating high-dimensional probability distributions from i.i.d. samples.
method Tree-based tensor formats, empirical risk minimization, L2 contrast, orthogonal bases.
result Effective approximation of classical probabilistic models like Gaussian and graphical models.

The paper uses AI to analyze ECG data, revealing age-related changes and identifying key features.

problem Investigating age-related changes in ECG data to distinguish healthy from disease-related changes.
method Employed deep-learning and tree-based models on raw ECG signals and features from a diverse age group.
result Identified age-related declines in breathing rates and high SDANN values in elderly individuals.

Study reviews tree-based methods and introduces new ensemble strategies.

problem Improving the efficiency and performance of tree-based machine learning models.
method Review of tree-based methods, introduction of ISLE framework, ARM model combination strategy, and modified ISLEs.
result Performance evaluation of modified ISLEs on real data sets.

New method improves feature selection in tree-based models.

problem Previous feature selection methods in tree-based models lack sufficient regularization and sub-optimal performance.
method Developed a new gain penalization approach for tree-based models that allows for flexible feature-specific importance weights.
result The new method improves out-of-sample performance, especially with correlated features.

Enhanced tree-based classifiers use derivatives and geometry for better function classification.

problem Improving classification of high-dimensional time series data.
method Integrates Functional Data Analysis with tree-based ensemble techniques, leveraging derivative and geometric features.
result Significant improvements over traditional approaches in function classification.

Simulation study evaluates tree-based imputation methods for multi-level data.

problem Ignoring dependencies in hierarchical data can compromise imputation accuracy.
method Chained Random Forests and Extreme Gradient Boosting (mixgb) adapted for multi-level data.
result Adapted boosting methods outperform traditional MICE for Level-1 variables at higher missingness rates.

The paper introduces a method to control false splits in tree-based data aggregation.

problem Identifying the correct subgroups to treat as a single entity in tree-based data.
method Introduces the 'false split rate' and proposes a multiple hypothesis testing algorithm for tree-based aggregation.
result The proposed algorithm controls the false split rate, demonstrating its effectiveness on stock volatility and taxi fare data.

Tree-based models outperform deep learning on tabular data, especially for medium-sized datasets.

problem Understanding why tree-based models outperform deep learning on tabular data.
method Extensive benchmarks of tree-based and deep learning models on 45 datasets, accounting for hyperparameters.
result Tree-based models remain state-of-the-art on medium-sized tabular data, even without hyperparameter optimization.

Develops fair feature importance scores for tree-based models to interpret fairness.

problem Ensuring fairness in machine learning models, especially tree-based ones.
method Inspired by decision trees, proposes a novel fair feature importance score based on mean decrease in group bias.
result Valid interpretations of fairness for tree-based ensembles and surrogates of other ML systems.

FREEtree improves tree-based methods for correlated longitudinal data.

problem Poor performance of Random Forests in high dimensional longitudinal data with correlated features.
method FREEtree uses a piecewise random effects model and clustering with WGCNA to select features and maintain interpretability.
result FREEtree outperforms other tree-based methods in prediction and feature selection accuracy.

Tree-based model averaging improves CATE estimation from diverse sites.

problem Limited sample size and privacy concerns prevent accurate personalized treatment effect estimation.
method Tree-based model averaging approach to estimate CATEs from multiple heterogeneous sites.
result Improved accuracy in estimating conditional average treatment effects (CATEs) across sites.

Improved Shapley Values for tree-based models, more accurate than existing methods.

problem Inaccurate Shapley Values in tree-based models leading to poor explanations.
method Introduced two new estimators exploiting tree structure, derived correct approach for categorical variables.
result More accurate Shapley Values for tree-based models, demonstrated through simulations.

A new tree-based model for varying coefficients using CGBM.

problem Modeling varying coefficients with high dimensionality and complex interactions.
method Tree-based varying coefficient model with CGBM for varying coefficients, dimension-wise early stopping, and feature importance scores.
result The model produces comparable out-of-sample loss to neural networks, demonstrating effectiveness.

This work analyzes tree-based methods from a ranking perspective, providing insights and new statistics.

problem Understanding the effectiveness of tree-based methods in finite-sample settings, especially symbolic feature selection.
method Local ranking perspective, finite-sample analysis, oracle bounds, posterior contraction results, concordant divergence statistics.
result New insights and statistics for evaluating symbolic feature mappings.

The paper introduces a method to incorporate feedback into tree-based anomaly detection to reduce false positives.

problem Difficulty in human analysts examining high-ranking anomalies due to false positives.
method Incorporates simple binary feedback into tree-based anomaly detectors, focusing on the Isolation Forest algorithm.
result Significantly improves the performance of the Isolation Forest algorithm by reducing false positives.

A new approach uses partial likelihood to improve tree-based density estimation and inference.

problem Inference on tree-based models suffers from overfitting and reduced efficiency due to data-independent partitioning.
method Proposes a partial likelihood approach to data-dependent partitioning of tree-based models.
result Significant gains in estimation accuracy and computational efficiency from adopting partial likelihood.

A new tree-based model improves uncertainty estimation in sequential optimization.

problem Improving uncertainty estimation in sequential model-based optimization.
method Proposed a new ensemble of randomized trees (BwO forest) with bagging and oversampling.
result BwO forest outperforms existing tree-based models in various optimization scenarios.

Improves tree-based models' interpretability for medical applications.

problem Lack of explainability in tree-based models.
method Developed new algorithms and tools for local and global model understanding.
result Combining local explanations reveals global model structure and identifies non-linear interactions.

nTreeClus clusters categorical sequences using tree-based learners and k-mers.

problem Challenges in clustering categorical and sequential data.
method nTreeClus uses Tree-based Learners, k-mers, and autoregressive models for categorical time series.
result nTreeClus outperformed baseline methods in various validation metrics.

We generate counterfactual explanations for tree-based boosting ensembles.

problem Understanding how tree-based models make predictions.
method Extending a method for random forests to GBDTs, accounting for tree sequential dependency and negative gradients.
result A method to generate counterfactual explanations for GBDTs.

Paper improves anomaly detection using tree-based ensembles with active learning.

problem Configuring anomaly detectors with true labels to minimize false positives.
method Develops batch and streaming active learning algorithms for tree-based ensembles.
result Significantly more anomalies discovered with active learning compared to baselines.

Simulating fluid flow in geological formations requires mesh generation, lithology mapping to the cells, and computing geometric properties such as normal vectors and volume of cells. The purpose of this research work is to compute and process the geometrical information required for performing numerical simulations in…

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SoccerCPD detects tactical changes in soccer matches using spatiotemporal tracking data.

problem Detecting consistent team formations in fluid sports like soccer.
method Two-step change-point detection: formation and role changes.
result Accurately detects tactical changes and estimates formation and role assignments.

Flexpoint improves deep learning training efficiency by using adaptive 16-bit format.

problem Training deep neural networks in low bit-width formats is challenging.
method Flexpoint uses a shared exponent dynamically adjusted to minimize overflows and maximize dynamic range.
result 16-bit Flexpoint tensors closely match 32-bit floating point in training deep networks without tuning.

The paper predicts travel times using tree-based ensembles.

problem Predicting travel times between urban points over short and long horizons.
method Tree-based ensemble methods trained on taxi trip records with additional features from weather and routing data.
result Adding routing data improves model performance and short-term predictions require less data.

The paper proposes tree-based methods for automatically learning similarity measures.

problem Automatically learning similarity measures in feature spaces.
method Formulates similarity learning as a pairwise bipartite ranking problem and uses recursive tree-based ROC optimization.
result Validates iterative partitioning procedures for similarity learning and proposes efficient algorithms.

Tree-based models biased when trained on imbalanced data, requiring new calibration methods.

problem Bias in tree-based models trained on imbalanced datasets.
method Analytical calibration of random forest models, demonstrating bias in decision trees.
result Calibrating tree-based models on imbalanced data negatively impacts predictions, especially for the minority class.

Local MDI+ improves feature importance for tree-based models, enhancing interpretability and performance.

problem Lack of instance-specific feature importance for tree-based models.
method Local MDI+ extends MDI+ framework to provide instance-specific feature importances.
result Local MDI+ outperforms existing baselines, improving predictive performance by 10%.

The paper shows tree models are vulnerable to adversarial examples and develops a robust algorithm.

problem Vulnerability of tree-based models to adversarial examples.
method Develops a novel algorithm to learn robust trees by optimizing performance under worst-case perturbation of input features.
result The proposed algorithms substantially improve the robustness of tree-based models against adversarial examples.