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Determining the parametric structure of models.

D J Cole1, B J T Morgan, D M Titterington

  • 1School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science, University of Kent, Canterbury CT27NF, UK. d.j.cole@kent.ac.uk

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Area of Science:

  • Mathematical modeling
  • Systems biology
  • Computational science

Background:

  • Complex models are increasingly used in biosciences and other fields.
  • Determining the parametric structure of these models is crucial for their validity and interpretability.
  • Existing methods for assessing model identifiability and parameter redundancy can be limited.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a comprehensive approach for determining the parametric structure of models.
  • To address issues of parameter redundancy and model identifiability.
  • To provide tools for simplifying complex models.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing exhaustive summaries that uniquely define a model.
  • Reviewing and generalizing methods for evaluating the symbolic rank of derivative matrices to detect parameter redundancy.
  • Developing new tools based on matrix decomposition for model analysis.
  • Employing reparameterization and reduced-form exhaustive summaries for model simplification.

Main Results:

  • A generalized framework for assessing model structure, including parameter redundancy and identifiability.
  • New matrix decomposition-based tools to aid in the analysis of complex models.
  • Demonstrated simplification of complex models through reparameterization and reduced-form summaries.
  • Successful application of the approach to examples from ecology, compartment modeling, and Bayes networks.

Conclusions:

  • The developed approach provides a robust framework for understanding and simplifying the parametric structure of complex models.
  • The methods presented enhance the identifiability and reduce redundancy in models across various scientific disciplines.
  • This work offers valuable tools for scientists working with increasingly complex mathematical models.