Summary of A Unified Theory Of Exact Inference and Learning in Exponential Family Latent Variable Models, by Sacha Sokoloski
A Unified Theory of Exact Inference and Learning in Exponential Family Latent Variable Models
by Sacha Sokoloski
First submitted to arxiv on: 30 Apr 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: None
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This paper investigates the boundary between latent variable models (LVMs) that rely on approximation schemes and those that can be implemented exactly. The authors develop a general theory for exponential family LVMs, providing necessary and sufficient conditions under which the prior is conjugate to the posterior. They show that all models satisfying these conditions are special cases of a particular class of exponential family graphical models. The paper derives general inference and learning algorithms and demonstrates them on various example models. Additionally, it presents libraries for implementing the theory and applying it in novel statistical settings. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This research looks at a type of mathematical model called latent variable models. These models are used to understand complex systems by hiding some details and focusing on others. The authors want to know when these models can be solved exactly, without needing simplifications or approximations. They develop a general theory that says which models can be solved exactly and how to do it. This can help researchers in many fields use these models more effectively. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Inference
