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Area of Science:

  • Computational statistics
  • Bioinformatics
  • Machine learning

Background:

  • Machine learning models offer superior performance over traditional statistical survival models.
  • Widespread adoption of machine learning in survival analysis is limited by a lack of interpretable tools.
  • Explaining model predictions and internal workings is crucial for trust and validation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Introduce the survex R package, a novel framework for explaining survival models.
  • Provide tools for understanding and diagnosing machine learning-based survival models.
  • Enhance transparency and accountability in survival model applications.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizes explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) techniques.
  • Develops a cohesive framework within the R programming language.
  • Applies XAI methods to various survival models.

Main Results:

  • survex enables detailed examination of variable effects and importances.
  • The package facilitates the assessment of model reliability and bias detection.
  • Provides insights into the decision-making processes of survival models.

Conclusions:

  • survex promotes transparency and responsibility in survival model interpretation.
  • The R package aids in improving the understanding and application of machine learning survival models.
  • Facilitates the responsible use of survival models in sensitive fields like biomedical research and healthcare.