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Parameter tuning is crucial for optimizing single-cell RNA-seq (scRNA-seq) analysis. Complex models improve performance with tuning, while PCA-based methods are competitive by default.

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  • Developed and proposed two automatic parameter tuning strategies.

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    • Principal Component Analysis (PCA)-based methods (scran, Seurat) perform well with default parameters.
    • Complex models (ZinbWave, DCA, scVI) show improved performance after parameter tuning.
    • Parameter tuning is essential for maximizing the utility of certain advanced scRNA-seq analysis tools.

    Conclusions:

    • Method choice and parameter optimization significantly impact scRNA-seq dimensionality reduction.
    • PCA-based methods offer a robust baseline, while complex models require tuning for superior results.
    • Automatic parameter tuning strategies can enhance the performance of advanced scRNA-seq analysis methods.