Guidelines for LASSO and derivatives use under different dependence and scale structures

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Main Authors: Freijeiro-González, Laura, Febrero-Bande, Manuel, González-Manteiga, Wenceslao
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author Freijeiro-González, Laura
Febrero-Bande, Manuel
González-Manteiga, Wenceslao
author_facet Freijeiro-González, Laura
Febrero-Bande, Manuel
González-Manteiga, Wenceslao
contents In a multivariate linear regression model with $p>1$ covariates, implementation of penalization techniques often implies a preliminary univariate standardization step. Although this prevents scale effects on the covariates selection procedure, possible dependence structures can be disrupted, leading to wrong results. This is particularly challenging in high-dimensional settings where $p \geq n$. In this paper, we analyze the standardization effect on the LASSO for different dependence-scales contexts by means of an extensive simulation study. Two distinct objectives are pursued: adequate covariate selection and proper predictive capability. Additionally, its behavior is compared with the one of some well-known or innovative competitors. This comparison is also extended to three real datasets facing different dependence-scales patterns. Eventually, we conclude with discussion and guidelines on the most suitable methodology for each case in terms of covariates selection or prediction.
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spellingShingle Guidelines for LASSO and derivatives use under different dependence and scale structures
Freijeiro-González, Laura
Febrero-Bande, Manuel
González-Manteiga, Wenceslao
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In a multivariate linear regression model with $p>1$ covariates, implementation of penalization techniques often implies a preliminary univariate standardization step. Although this prevents scale effects on the covariates selection procedure, possible dependence structures can be disrupted, leading to wrong results. This is particularly challenging in high-dimensional settings where $p \geq n$. In this paper, we analyze the standardization effect on the LASSO for different dependence-scales contexts by means of an extensive simulation study. Two distinct objectives are pursued: adequate covariate selection and proper predictive capability. Additionally, its behavior is compared with the one of some well-known or innovative competitors. This comparison is also extended to three real datasets facing different dependence-scales patterns. Eventually, we conclude with discussion and guidelines on the most suitable methodology for each case in terms of covariates selection or prediction.
title Guidelines for LASSO and derivatives use under different dependence and scale structures
topic Methodology
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2506.08582