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Many regression algorithms, one unified model: A review.

Freek Stulp1, Olivier Sigaud2

  • 1Unité d'Informatique et d'Ingénierie des Systèmes, ENSTA ParisTech, Université Paris-Saclay, 828 bd des Maréchaux, 91762 Palaiseau cedex, France; FLOWERS Research Team, INRIA, Bordeaux, France.

Neural Networks : the Official Journal of the International Neural Network Society
|June 19, 2015
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This paper unifies regression algorithms by showing their function representations fit into two classes: weighted sums of basis functions or mixtures of linear models. It provides a tutorial for understanding regression through derivations and visualizations.

Keywords:
Gaussian mixture regressionGaussian process regressionLocally weighted regressionRadial basis function networksRegression

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Area of Science:

  • Machine Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Statistical Modeling

Background:

  • Regression is fundamental to machine learning, involving learning input-output relationships for predictions.
  • Its history intertwines with artificial neural networks, dating back to Rosenblatt's work in 1958.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a comprehensive overview of diverse regression algorithms.
  • To demonstrate that regression algorithms utilize function representations classifiable into two main types.
  • To unify understanding by showing one representation is a special case of the other.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of regression algorithm function representations.
  • Mathematical derivations from first principles.
  • Visualizations illustrating algorithm inner workings.

Main Results:

  • Identified two primary classes of function representations for regression: weighted sums of basis functions and mixtures of linear models.
  • Demonstrated that the weighted sum of basis functions is a specific instance of a mixture of linear models.
  • Established a unified model encompassing various regression algorithms.

Conclusions:

  • Regression algorithms, despite varied origins, share a unified function representation.
  • This unified perspective deepens the understanding of regression.
  • The article serves as a tutorial for regression concepts.