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Statistical inference, the bootstrap, and neural-network modeling with application to foreign exchange rates.

H White1, J Racine

  • 1Department of Economics, University of California, San Diego, La Jolla, CA 92093-0508, USA.

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New statistical tests assess input relevance in neural network models. These tests reveal exploitable patterns in foreign exchange rates, though these patterns change over time.

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Area of Science:

  • * Statistics
  • * Machine Learning
  • * Econometrics

Background:

  • * Feedforward neural networks are increasingly used for statistical modeling.
  • * Determining the relevance of input variables is crucial for valid inference.
  • * Existing methods may not adequately assess input importance in complex models.

Purpose of the Study:

  • * To propose novel statistical tests for assessing input irrelevance in neural networks.
  • * To enable valid statistical inference by identifying essential model inputs.
  • * To investigate the predictability of foreign exchange rates using these tests.

Main Methods:

  • * Development of tests for individual and joint irrelevance of network inputs.
  • * Application of statistical resampling techniques (e.g., Monte Carlo simulations).
  • * Empirical analysis of foreign exchange rate data.

Main Results:

  • * Proposed tests demonstrate reasonable level and power in simulations.
  • * Foreign exchange rates contain information useful for improved point prediction.
  • * The predictive relationships within exchange rates are dynamic and evolve over time.

Conclusions:

  • * The developed tests provide a robust framework for input selection in neural networks.
  • * Statistical significance of inputs can be rigorously evaluated.
  • * Foreign exchange markets exhibit time-varying predictability, offering opportunities for adaptive forecasting.