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Regression modeling in back-propagation and projection pursuit learning.

J N Hwang1, S R Lay, M Maechler

  • 1Dept. of Electr. Eng., Washington Univ., Seattle, WA.

IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks
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Projection pursuit learning (PPL) offers a more parsimonious approach to model-free regression compared to backpropagation learning (BPL). PPL requires fewer hidden neurons for accurate function approximation, enhancing statistical performance.

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Area of Science:

  • Computational neuroscience
  • Statistical learning theory

Background:

  • Connectionist learning methods are crucial for model-free regression.
  • Backpropagation learning (BPL) and projection pursuit learning (PPL) are two prominent methods.
  • Both methods utilize data projections based on interconnection weights.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the efficacy of BPL and PPL for model-free regression.
  • To analyze differences in their learning mechanisms and performance.
  • To investigate improvements in PPL through orthogonal polynomial approximation.

Main Methods:

  • Simultaneous weight estimation in BPL versus cyclic estimation in PPL.
  • Fixed nonlinear activations in BPL versus systematic approximation in PPL.
  • Application of orthogonal polynomial approximation to enhance PPL.

Main Results:

  • BPL and PPL exhibit comparable training speeds with Gauss-Newton optimization.
  • PPL demonstrates greater parsimony, requiring fewer hidden neurons.
  • Orthogonal polynomial approximation improves PPL's statistical performance.

Conclusions:

  • PPL is a more efficient connectionist learning method for regression tasks.
  • PPL's ability to approximate nonlinear activations contributes to its parsimony.
  • Optimized PPL offers enhanced statistical performance in regression problems.