Summary of Mapping-to-parameter Nonlinear Functional Regression with Novel B-spline Free Knot Placement Algorithm, by Chengdong Shi et al.
Mapping-to-Parameter Nonlinear Functional Regression with Novel B-spline Free Knot Placement Algorithm
by Chengdong Shi, Ching-Hsun Tseng, Wei Zhao, Xiao-Jun Zeng
First submitted to arxiv on: 26 Jan 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Machine Learning (stat.ML)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary This novel approach to nonlinear functional regression, called the Mapping-to-Parameter function model, enables complex problem-solving by mapping infinite-dimensional function spaces to finite-dimensional parameter spaces. By approximating multiple functions using a common set of B-spline basis functions and employing the Iterative Local Placement Algorithm for knot placement, this method outperforms traditional strategies in both single-function and multi-function approximation contexts. The proposed prediction model demonstrates effectiveness in handling function-on-scalar regression and function-on-function regression problems through real data applications, outperforming four state-of-the-art methods. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary This paper introduces a new way to solve complex problems with functions that change over time or space. It creates a mapping between these infinite-dimensional spaces and finite-dimensional spaces where we can work with numbers. This is done by using the same set of building blocks (B-spline basis functions) for multiple functions, and placing those building blocks in the right places based on how complex the input or output functions are. The results show that this approach works well for different types of problems and outperforms other methods. |
Keywords
* Artificial intelligence * Regression
