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Decision tree and ensemble learning algorithms with their applications in bioinformatics.

Dongsheng Che1, Qi Liu, Khaled Rasheed

  • 1Department of Computer Science, East Stroudsburg University, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, USA. dche@po-box.esu.edu

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This chapter reviews decision trees and ensemble algorithms, highlighting their successful applications in solving biological problems. It aims to bridge the gap between biologists and computer scientists in the field of bioinformatics.

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Area of Science:

  • Bioinformatics
  • Computational Biology
  • Machine Learning

Background:

  • Machine learning (ML) offers powerful tools for bioinformatics.
  • Decision trees are a successful ML approach in biological data analysis.
  • Ensemble algorithms enhance the performance of decision trees.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review decision tree and ensemble algorithms.
  • To showcase their successful applications in bioinformatics.
  • To foster interdisciplinary understanding between biologists and computer scientists.

Main Methods:

  • Review of decision tree algorithms.
  • Review of ensemble classification algorithms.
  • Case studies of applications in biological problem-solving.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated successful applications of decision trees and ensemble methods in bioinformatics.
  • Provided insights into ML algorithm workings for biologists.
  • Suggested research directions for computer scientists in bioinformatics.

Conclusions:

  • Decision trees and ensemble methods are valuable tools in bioinformatics.
  • Understanding these ML techniques can enhance biological research.
  • Facilitating collaboration between biologists and computer scientists is crucial for advancing bioinformatics.