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  • 1Departamento de Sistemas Informáticos, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, 02071 Albacete, Spain.

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This study introduces a Hidden Naive Bayes classifier for the Label Ranking problem, enabling preference model prediction. The novel approach effectively handles label permutations, achieving competitive accuracy and efficiency.

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Area of Science:

  • Machine Learning
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models

Background:

  • The Label Ranking (LR) problem requires learning preference models for unlabeled instances.
  • Existing methods like k-nearest neighbors and decision trees perform well.
  • Probabilistic Graphical Models (PGMs) have been underexplored due to challenges in modeling permutations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel Hidden Naive Bayes classifier (HNB) for addressing the LR problem.
  • To integrate diverse probability distributions (multinomial, Gaussian, Mallows) within a hybrid Bayesian network framework.
  • To explore two PGM approaches: Naive Bayes structure and models with attribute interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a Hidden Naive Bayes classifier (HNB) incorporating a hidden variable.
  • Designed a hybrid Bayesian network capable of combining multinomial, Gaussian, and Mallows distributions.
  • Investigated two probabilistic models: one with a Naive Bayes structure and another with multivariate Gaussian distributions for parameter estimation.

Main Results:

  • The proposed HNB classifier demonstrates competitive performance against state-of-the-art algorithms.
  • The models show comparable accuracy in predicting preferred label rankings.
  • Experimental evaluations indicate efficient CPU time requirements.

Conclusions:

  • The Hidden Naive Bayes classifier offers a viable and effective solution for the Label Ranking problem.
  • Hybrid Bayesian networks can successfully model permutations using distributions like Mallows.
  • The proposed methods present a promising alternative to existing LR algorithms.