Summary of Training-conditional Coverage Bounds For Uniformly Stable Learning Algorithms, by Mehrdad Pournaderi and Yu Xiang
Training-Conditional Coverage Bounds for Uniformly Stable Learning Algorithms
by Mehrdad Pournaderi, Yu Xiang
First submitted to arxiv on: 21 Apr 2024
Categories
- Main: Machine Learning (stat.ML)
- Secondary: Machine Learning (cs.LG)
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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 provides theoretical guarantees for the training-conditional coverage performance of conformal prediction methods, specifically full-conformal, jackknife+, and CV+ prediction regions. Building on previous work by Liang and Barber (2023), the authors derive coverage bounds for finite-dimensional models using a concentration argument for the estimated predictor function. The results are compared to existing bounds under ridge regression. This research aims to support empirical observations with theoretical foundations, ensuring reliable predictions in practical applications. |
| Low | GrooveSquid.com (original content) | Low Difficulty Summary The paper explores ways to improve conformal prediction methods by providing stronger guarantees for their performance. Currently, there’s limited understanding of how to evaluate the training-conditional coverage bounds for these methods. The authors focus on three specific types of prediction regions and develop new techniques to calculate their accuracy. By doing so, they hope to make predictions more reliable and trustworthy. |
Keywords
» Artificial intelligence » Regression
