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Autori principali: Luo, Jiaqi, Quan, Yuedong, Xu, Shixin
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Pubblicazione: 2023
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Accesso online:https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.05067
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author Luo, Jiaqi
Quan, Yuedong
Xu, Shixin
author_facet Luo, Jiaqi
Quan, Yuedong
Xu, Shixin
contents Dealing with label noise in tabular classification tasks poses a persistent challenge in machine learning. While robust boosting methods have shown promise in binary classification, their effectiveness in complex, multi-class scenarios is often limited. Additionally, issues like imbalanced datasets, missing values, and computational inefficiencies further complicate their practical utility. This study introduces Robust-GBDT, a groundbreaking approach that combines the power of Gradient Boosted Decision Trees (GBDT) with the resilience of nonconvex loss functions against label noise. By leveraging local convexity within specific regions, Robust-GBDT demonstrates unprecedented robustness, challenging conventional wisdom. Through seamless integration of advanced GBDT with a novel Robust Focal Loss tailored for class imbalance, Robust-GBDT significantly enhances generalization capabilities, particularly in noisy and imbalanced datasets. Notably, its user-friendly design facilitates integration with existing open-source code, enhancing computational efficiency and scalability. Extensive experiments validate Robust-GBDT's superiority over other noise-robust methods, establishing a new standard for accurate classification amidst label noise. This research heralds a paradigm shift in machine learning, paving the way for a new era of robust and precise classification across diverse real-world applications.
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spellingShingle Robust-GBDT: GBDT with Nonconvex Loss for Tabular Classification in the Presence of Label Noise and Class Imbalance
Luo, Jiaqi
Quan, Yuedong
Xu, Shixin
Machine Learning
Dealing with label noise in tabular classification tasks poses a persistent challenge in machine learning. While robust boosting methods have shown promise in binary classification, their effectiveness in complex, multi-class scenarios is often limited. Additionally, issues like imbalanced datasets, missing values, and computational inefficiencies further complicate their practical utility. This study introduces Robust-GBDT, a groundbreaking approach that combines the power of Gradient Boosted Decision Trees (GBDT) with the resilience of nonconvex loss functions against label noise. By leveraging local convexity within specific regions, Robust-GBDT demonstrates unprecedented robustness, challenging conventional wisdom. Through seamless integration of advanced GBDT with a novel Robust Focal Loss tailored for class imbalance, Robust-GBDT significantly enhances generalization capabilities, particularly in noisy and imbalanced datasets. Notably, its user-friendly design facilitates integration with existing open-source code, enhancing computational efficiency and scalability. Extensive experiments validate Robust-GBDT's superiority over other noise-robust methods, establishing a new standard for accurate classification amidst label noise. This research heralds a paradigm shift in machine learning, paving the way for a new era of robust and precise classification across diverse real-world applications.
title Robust-GBDT: GBDT with Nonconvex Loss for Tabular Classification in the Presence of Label Noise and Class Imbalance
topic Machine Learning
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2310.05067