Title :
A modeling-based classification algorithm validated with simulated data
Author :
Hovsepian, Karen ; Anselmo, Peter ; Mazumdar, Subhasish
Author_Institution :
Comput. Sci. Dept., New Mexico Tech, Socorro, NM, USA
Abstract :
We present a Generalized Lotka-Volterra (GLV) based approach for modeling and simulation of supervised inductive learning, and construction of an efficient classification algorithm. The GLV equations, typically used to explain the biological world, are employed to simulate the process of inductive learning. In addition, the modeling approach provides a key advantage over the more conventional constraint and optimization-based classification algorithms, as influences of outliers and local patterns, which can lead to problematic overfitting, are auto-moderated by the model itself. We present the bare-bones algorithm and motivate the model through axiomatic postulates. The algorithm is validated using benchmark simulated datasets, showing results competitive with other cutting-edge algorithms.
Keywords :
Volterra equations; biology computing; digital simulation; learning by example; optimisation; pattern classification; axiomatic postulate; bare-bones algorithm; biological world; generalized Lotka-Volterra equation; optimization-based classification algorithm; problematic overfitting; supervised inductive learning modeling; supervised inductive learning simulation; Biological system modeling; Classification algorithms; Computational modeling; Computer science; Computer simulation; Context modeling; Equations; Machine learning; Machine learning algorithms; Robustness;
Conference_Titel :
Simulation Conference, 2008. WSC 2008. Winter
Conference_Location :
Austin, TX
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2707-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2708-6
DOI :
10.1109/WSC.2008.4736139