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Linear or Nonlinear? Automatic Structure Discovery for Partially Linear Models.

Hao Helen Zhang1, Guang Cheng, Yufeng Liu

  • 1Department of Statistics, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27695. Department of Mathematics, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721.

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Choosing the right model structure in partially linear models is challenging. We introduce LAND (Linear And Nonlinear Discoverer), a new method that accurately identifies linear and nonlinear covariate effects for improved statistical modeling.

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Area of Science:

  • Statistics
  • Econometrics
  • Machine Learning

Background:

  • Partially linear models (PLMs) blend linear and nonlinear effects, offering flexibility in data analysis.
  • Determining the correct structure (which variables are linear vs. nonlinear) in PLMs is a significant, unresolved challenge.
  • Current methods like hypothesis testing and visual screening have limitations in power and theoretical rigor.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel, theoretically sound, and computationally efficient method for selecting model structure in partially linear models.
  • To address the fundamental problem of identifying linear and nonlinear covariate effects within a unified framework.

Main Methods:

  • Development of the Linear And Nonlinear Discoverer (LAND) procedure, a new approach for structure selection in PLMs.
  • Mathematical framework ensuring theoretical properties and consistent estimation.
  • An iterative algorithm designed for practical implementation of the LAND procedure.

Main Results:

  • The LAND estimator demonstrates the ability to correctly identify the true model structure under regularity conditions.
  • Consistent estimation of the multivariate regression function is achieved concurrently with structure identification.
  • The convergence rate of the LAND estimator is theoretically established.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed LAND procedure offers a robust solution to the structure selection problem in partially linear models.
  • LAND provides both accurate model identification and reliable estimation, overcoming drawbacks of existing methods.
  • The method's performance is validated through simulations and real-world data analysis.