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Feedforward neural network construction using cross validation.

R Setiono1

  • 1School of Computing, National University of Singapore, Singapore 117543. rudys@comp.nus.edu.sg

Neural Computation
|November 14, 2001
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This study introduces a novel algorithm for building feedforward neural networks for pattern classification. The method adaptively adds hidden units, improving predictive accuracy over decision tree approaches.

Area of Science:

  • Machine Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Science

Background:

  • Pattern classification is a fundamental problem in machine learning.
  • Traditional methods like decision trees have limitations in accuracy.
  • Feedforward neural networks offer a powerful alternative for complex classification tasks.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a new algorithm for constructing single-hidden-layer feedforward neural networks.
  • To enhance predictive accuracy in pattern classification using an adaptive network construction approach.
  • To compare the algorithm's performance against state-of-the-art decision tree methods.

Main Methods:

  • The algorithm incrementally adds hidden units to a feedforward neural network.
  • Cross-validation using a subset of training samples determines when to stop adding units.

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  • New units are added only if they improve accuracy on both training and validation sets.

    • Main Results:

    • The proposed algorithm effectively constructs feedforward neural networks.
    • Experimental results demonstrate superior predictive accuracy compared to decision tree methods.
    • The adaptive nature of the algorithm leads to optimized network performance.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented algorithm offers an effective strategy for pattern classification.
    • It achieves higher predictive accuracy than existing decision tree techniques.
    • This approach provides a robust method for building efficient neural networks.