Summary of Learning Dynamic Bayesian Networks From Data: Foundations, First Principles and Numerical Comparisons, by Vyacheslav Kungurtsev et al.
Learning Dynamic Bayesian Networks from Data: Foundations, First Principles and Numerical Comparisons
by Vyacheslav Kungurtsev, Fadwa Idlahcen, Petr Rysavy, Pavel Rytir, Ales Wodecki
First submitted to arxiv on: 25 Jun 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Statistics Theory (math.ST)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary The paper presents a comprehensive guide to learning Dynamic Bayesian Networks (DBNs) from multiple trajectory samples. It formalizes generic DBN structures, common variable distributions, and their analytical forms. The interplay between structure and weights in DBNs is discussed, highlighting its implications for learning. Various learning methods are categorized based on statistical features, with a focus on structure and weight learning. The paper also provides the analytical form of likelihood and Bayesian score functions, emphasizing differences from the static case. Optimization functions to enforce structural requirements are introduced. Additionally, extensions and representations of DBNs are briefly discussed, along with comparisons across different algorithms in various settings. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper helps us understand how to learn Dynamic Bayesian Networks (DBNs) using data. A DBN is a way to model complex systems that change over time. The authors provide a guide on how to do this by presenting the basic ideas and formulas for building DBNs. They also discuss different methods for learning these networks, including how to adjust their structure and weights. The paper shows how to use special functions to make sure the network follows certain rules. Finally, it compares different algorithms that learn DBNs in various situations. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Likelihood » Optimization
