Summary of The Generalization Error Of Machine Learning Algorithms, by Samir M. Perlaza and Xinying Zou
The Generalization Error of Machine Learning Algorithms
by Samir M. Perlaza, Xinying Zou
First submitted to arxiv on: 18 Nov 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
- Secondary: Information Theory (cs.IT)
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| High | Paper authors | High Difficulty Summary Read the original abstract here |
| Medium | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Medium Difficulty Summary A novel methodology for deriving closed-form expressions for machine learning algorithms’ generalization error is presented. The “method of gaps” leverages two key insights: the generalization error’s relationship to variations in expected empirical risk with respect to probability measures, and the fact that these variations exhibit closed-form expressions using information measures. Two variants of the method are introduced, one applicable to any dataset distribution, and another assuming independent and identically distributed data points. The proposed approach enables obtaining existing exact expressions for generalization error, as well as novel ones, which can improve understanding and potentially inform algorithm design. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary Machine learning algorithms try to predict what will happen next based on past experiences. But how good are they at making predictions? This paper helps answer this question by introducing a new way to understand why machine learning models work or don’t work well. The method, called “gaps,” shows that the difference between how well a model performs in practice and its expected performance is closely related to information measures. By using these measures, researchers can get exact answers about how well a model will perform, which helps them design better algorithms. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Generalization » Machine learning » Probability
