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¹Laboratory PIMM, Arts et Métieres Paris Tech, Paris, France.

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This study developed a machine learning algorithm using natural language processing (NLP) and neural networks to identify key actions in human behavior sequences. The method effectively distinguishes performance groups, enhancing understanding of digital footprints.

Keywords:

Human action sequence Machine learning Meaningful actions Natural language processing PIAAC log data

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Area of Science:

Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Behavioral Science

Background:

Understanding human behavior through digital footprints is crucial for various applications.
Analyzing complex action sequences requires advanced computational methods.
Existing methods may not adequately capture the nuances of sequential human actions.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a novel machine learning algorithm for identifying significant actions in human sequences.
To analyze and visualize action sequences in a 2D vector space for performance insights.
To validate the algorithm's effectiveness in distinguishing performance groups and identifying high-impact behaviors.

Main Methods:

Utilized natural language processing (NLP) techniques, including Word2Vec and Doc2Vec.
Integrated NLP with neural networks for sequence analysis.
Employed the 2012 Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies dataset for validation.
Visualized action sequences in a 2D vector space.

Main Results:

The algorithm successfully identified and validated significant actions within human action sequences.
Achieved enhanced classification accuracy, reaching up to 94.6%.
Demonstrated improved clustering coherence with a silhouette score of 0.491.
Effectively distinguished between different performance groups based on critical actions.

Conclusions:

The novel machine learning algorithm offers a powerful tool for analyzing human action sequences.
The approach has significant potential in personalized education, healthcare diagnostics, and consumer behavior prediction.
This study advances the understanding of human behavior by leveraging digital footprints and advanced AI techniques.