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Adaptive Wavelet Clustering for Highly Noisy Data
Adaptive Wavelet Clustering for Highly Noisy Data Zengjian Chen Jiayi Liu Yihe Deng Department of Computer Science Department of Computer Science Department of Mathematics Huazhong University of University of Massachusetts Amherst University of California, Los Angeles Science and Technology Massachusetts, USA California, USA Wuhan, China [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Kun He* John E. Hopcroft Department of Computer Science Department of Computer Science Huazhong University of Science and Technology Cornell University Wuhan, China Ithaca, NY, USA [email protected] [email protected] Abstract—In this paper we make progress on the unsupervised Based on the pioneering work of Sheikholeslami that applies task of mining arbitrarily shaped clusters in highly noisy datasets, wavelet transform, originally used for signal processing, on which is a task present in many real-world applications. Based spatial data clustering [12], we propose a new wavelet based on the fundamental work that first applies a wavelet transform to data clustering, we propose an adaptive clustering algorithm, algorithm called AdaWave that can adaptively and effectively denoted as AdaWave, which exhibits favorable characteristics for uncover clusters in highly noisy data. To tackle general appli- clustering. By a self-adaptive thresholding technique, AdaWave cations, we assume that the clusters in a dataset do not follow is parameter free and can handle data in various situations. any specific distribution and can be arbitrarily shaped. It is deterministic, fast in linear time, order-insensitive, shape- To show the hardness of the clustering task, we first design insensitive, robust to highly noisy data, and requires no pre- knowledge on data models. -
A Simple Censored Median Regression Estimator
Statistica Sinica 16(2006), 1043-1058 A SIMPLE CENSORED MEDIAN REGRESSION ESTIMATOR Lingzhi Zhou The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Abstract: Ying, Jung and Wei (1995) proposed an estimation procedure for the censored median regression model that regresses the median of the survival time, or its transform, on the covariates. The procedure requires solving complicated nonlinear equations and thus can be very difficult to implement in practice, es- pecially when there are multiple covariates. Moreover, the asymptotic covariance matrix of the estimator involves the density of the errors that cannot be esti- mated reliably. In this paper, we propose a new estimator for the censored median regression model. Our estimation procedure involves solving some convex min- imization problems and can be easily implemented through linear programming (Koenker and D'Orey (1987)). In addition, a resampling method is presented for estimating the covariance matrix of the new estimator. Numerical studies indi- cate the superiority of the finite sample performance of our estimator over that in Ying, Jung and Wei (1995). Key words and phrases: Censoring, convexity, LAD, resampling. 1. Introduction The accelerated failure time (AFT) model, which relates the logarithm of the survival time to covariates, is an attractive alternative to the popular Cox (1972) proportional hazards model due to its ease of interpretation. The model assumes that the failure time T , or some monotonic transformation of it, is linearly related to the covariate vector Z 0 Ti = β0Zi + "i; i = 1; : : : ; n: (1.1) Under censoring, we only observe Yi = min(Ti; Ci), where Ci are censoring times, and Ti and Ci are independent conditional on Zi. -
The Detection of Heteroscedasticity in Regression Models for Psychological Data
Psychological Test and Assessment Modeling, Volume 58, 2016 (4), 567-592 The detection of heteroscedasticity in regression models for psychological data Andreas G. Klein1, Carla Gerhard2, Rebecca D. Büchner2, Stefan Diestel3 & Karin Schermelleh-Engel2 Abstract One assumption of multiple regression analysis is homoscedasticity of errors. Heteroscedasticity, as often found in psychological or behavioral data, may result from misspecification due to overlooked nonlinear predictor terms or to unobserved predictors not included in the model. Although methods exist to test for heteroscedasticity, they require a parametric model for specifying the structure of heteroscedasticity. The aim of this article is to propose a simple measure of heteroscedasticity, which does not need a parametric model and is able to detect omitted nonlinear terms. This measure utilizes the dispersion of the squared regression residuals. Simulation studies show that the measure performs satisfactorily with regard to Type I error rates and power when sample size and effect size are large enough. It outperforms the Breusch-Pagan test when a nonlinear term is omitted in the analysis model. We also demonstrate the performance of the measure using a data set from industrial psychology. Keywords: Heteroscedasticity, Monte Carlo study, regression, interaction effect, quadratic effect 1Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to: Prof. Dr. Andreas G. Klein, Department of Psychology, Goethe University Frankfurt, Theodor-W.-Adorno-Platz 6, 60629 Frankfurt; email: [email protected] 2Goethe University Frankfurt 3International School of Management Dortmund Leipniz-Research Centre for Working Environment and Human Factors 568 A. G. Klein, C. Gerhard, R. D. Büchner, S. Diestel & K. Schermelleh-Engel Introduction One of the standard assumptions underlying a linear model is that the errors are inde- pendently identically distributed (i.i.d.). -
Cluster Analysis Y H Chan
Basic Statistics For Doctors Singapore Med J 2005; 46(4) : 153 CME Article Biostatistics 304. Cluster analysis Y H Chan In Cluster analysis, we seek to identify the “natural” SPSS offers three separate approaches to structure of groups based on a multivariate profile, Cluster analysis, namely: TwoStep, K-Means and if it exists, which both minimises the within-group Hierarchical. We shall discuss the Hierarchical variation and maximises the between-group variation. approach first. This is chosen when we have little idea The objective is to perform data reduction into of the data structure. There are two basic hierarchical manageable bite-sizes which could be used in further clustering procedures – agglomerative or divisive. analysis or developing hypothesis concerning the Agglomerative starts with each object as a cluster nature of the data. It is exploratory, descriptive and and new clusters are combined until eventually all non-inferential. individuals are grouped into one large cluster. Divisive This technique will always create clusters, be it right proceeds in the opposite direction to agglomerative or wrong. The solutions are not unique since they methods. For n cases, there will be one-cluster to are dependent on the variables used and how cluster n-1 cluster solutions. membership is being defined. There are no essential In SPSS, go to Analyse, Classify, Hierarchical Cluster assumptions required for its use except that there must to get Template I be some regard to theoretical/conceptual rationale upon which the variables are selected. Template I. Hierarchical cluster analysis. For simplicity, we shall use 10 subjects to demonstrate how cluster analysis works. -
Testing Hypotheses for Differences Between Linear Regression Lines
United States Department of Testing Hypotheses for Differences Agriculture Between Linear Regression Lines Forest Service Stanley J. Zarnoch Southern Research Station e-Research Note SRS–17 May 2009 Abstract The general linear model (GLM) is often used to test for differences between means, as for example when the Five hypotheses are identified for testing differences between simple linear analysis of variance is used in data analysis for designed regression lines. The distinctions between these hypotheses are based on a priori assumptions and illustrated with full and reduced models. The studies. However, the GLM has a much wider application contrast approach is presented as an easy and complete method for testing and can also be used to compare regression lines. The for overall differences between the regressions and for making pairwise GLM allows for the use of both qualitative and quantitative comparisons. Use of the Bonferroni adjustment to ensure a desired predictor variables. Quantitative variables are continuous experimentwise type I error rate is emphasized. SAS software is used to illustrate application of these concepts to an artificial simulated dataset. The values such as diameter at breast height, tree height, SAS code is provided for each of the five hypotheses and for the contrasts age, or temperature. However, many predictor variables for the general test and all possible specific tests. in the natural resources field are qualitative. Examples of qualitative variables include tree class (dominant, Keywords: Contrasts, dummy variables, F-test, intercept, SAS, slope, test of conditional error. codominant); species (loblolly, slash, longleaf); and cover type (clearcut, shelterwood, seed tree). Fraedrich and others (1994) compared linear regressions of slash pine cone specific gravity and moisture content Introduction on collection date between families of slash pine grown in a seed orchard. -
Cluster Analysis Objective: Group Data Points Into Classes of Similar Points Based on a Series of Variables
Multivariate Fundamentals: Distance Cluster Analysis Objective: Group data points into classes of similar points based on a series of variables Useful to find the true groups that are assumed to really exist, BUT if the analysis generates unexpected groupings it could inform new relationships you might want to investigate Also useful for data reduction by finding which data points are similar and allow for subsampling of the original dataset without losing information Alfred Louis Kroeber (1876-1961) The math behind cluster analysis A B C D … A 0 1.8 0.6 3.0 Once we calculate a distance matrix between points we B 1.8 0 2.5 3.3 use that information to build a tree C 0.6 2.5 0 2.2 D 3.0 3.3 2.2 0 … Ordination – visualizes the information in the distance calculations The result of a cluster analysis is a tree or dendrogram 0.6 1.8 4 2.5 3.0 2.2 3 3.3 2 distance 1 If distances are not equal between points we A C D can draw a “hanging tree” to illustrate distances 0 B Building trees & creating groups 1. Nearest Neighbour Method – create groups by starting with the smallest distances and build branches In effect we keep asking data matrix “Which plot is my nearest neighbour?” to add branches 2. Centroid Method – creates a group based on smallest distance to group centroid rather than group member First creates a group based on small distance then uses the centroid of that group to find which additional points belong in the same group 3. -
5. Dummy-Variable Regression and Analysis of Variance
Sociology 740 John Fox Lecture Notes 5. Dummy-Variable Regression and Analysis of Variance Copyright © 2014 by John Fox Dummy-Variable Regression and Analysis of Variance 1 1. Introduction I One of the limitations of multiple-regression analysis is that it accommo- dates only quantitative explanatory variables. I Dummy-variable regressors can be used to incorporate qualitative explanatory variables into a linear model, substantially expanding the range of application of regression analysis. c 2014 by John Fox Sociology 740 ° Dummy-Variable Regression and Analysis of Variance 2 2. Goals: I To show how dummy regessors can be used to represent the categories of a qualitative explanatory variable in a regression model. I To introduce the concept of interaction between explanatory variables, and to show how interactions can be incorporated into a regression model by forming interaction regressors. I To introduce the principle of marginality, which serves as a guide to constructing and testing terms in complex linear models. I To show how incremental I -testsareemployedtotesttermsindummy regression models. I To show how analysis-of-variance models can be handled using dummy variables. c 2014 by John Fox Sociology 740 ° Dummy-Variable Regression and Analysis of Variance 3 3. A Dichotomous Explanatory Variable I The simplest case: one dichotomous and one quantitative explanatory variable. I Assumptions: Relationships are additive — the partial effect of each explanatory • variable is the same regardless of the specific value at which the other explanatory variable is held constant. The other assumptions of the regression model hold. • I The motivation for including a qualitative explanatory variable is the same as for including an additional quantitative explanatory variable: to account more fully for the response variable, by making the errors • smaller; and to avoid a biased assessment of the impact of an explanatory variable, • as a consequence of omitting another explanatory variables that is relatedtoit. -
Cluster Analysis: What It Is and How to Use It Alyssa Wittle and Michael Stackhouse, Covance, Inc
PharmaSUG 2019 - Paper ST-183 Cluster Analysis: What It Is and How to Use It Alyssa Wittle and Michael Stackhouse, Covance, Inc. ABSTRACT A Cluster Analysis is a great way of looking across several related data points to find possible relationships within your data which you may not have expected. The basic approach of a cluster analysis is to do the following: transform the results of a series of related variables into a standardized value such as Z-scores, then combine these values and determine if there are trends across the data which may lend the data to divide into separate, distinct groups, or "clusters". A cluster is assigned at a subject level, to be used as a grouping variable or even as a response variable. Once these clusters have been determined and assigned, they can be used in your analysis model to observe if there is a significant difference between the results of these clusters within various parameters. For example, is a certain age group more likely to give more positive answers across all questionnaires in a study or integration? Cluster analysis can also be a good way of determining exploratory endpoints or focusing an analysis on a certain number of categories for a set of variables. This paper will instruct on approaches to a clustering analysis, how the results can be interpreted, and how clusters can be determined and analyzed using several programming methods and languages, including SAS, Python and R. Examples of clustering analyses and their interpretations will also be provided. INTRODUCTION A cluster analysis is a multivariate data exploration method gaining popularity in the industry. -
Factors Versus Clusters
Paper 2868-2018 Factors vs. Clusters Diana Suhr, SIR Consulting ABSTRACT Factor analysis is an exploratory statistical technique to investigate dimensions and the factor structure underlying a set of variables (items) while cluster analysis is an exploratory statistical technique to group observations (people, things, events) into clusters or groups so that the degree of association is strong between members of the same cluster and weak between members of different clusters. Factor and cluster analysis guidelines and SAS® code will be discussed as well as illustrating and discussing results for sample data analysis. Procedures shown will be PROC FACTOR, PROC CORR alpha, PROC STANDARDIZE, PROC CLUSTER, and PROC FASTCLUS. INTRODUCTION Exploratory factor analysis (EFA) investigates the possible underlying factor structure (dimensions) of a set of interrelated variables without imposing a preconceived structure on the outcome (Child, 1990). The analysis groups similar items to identify dimensions (also called factors or latent constructs). Exploratory cluster analysis (ECA) is a technique for dividing a multivariate dataset into “natural” clusters or groups. The technique involves identifying groups of individuals or objects that are similar to each other but different from individuals or objects in other groups. Cluster analysis, like factor analysis, makes no distinction between independent and dependent variables. Factor analysis reduces the number of variables by grouping them into a smaller set of factors. Cluster analysis reduces the number of observations by grouping them into a smaller set of clusters. There is no right or wrong answer to “how many factors or clusters should I keep?”. The answer depends on what you’re going to do with the factors or clusters. -
Simple Linear Regression: Straight Line Regression Between an Outcome Variable (Y ) and a Single Explanatory Or Predictor Variable (X)
1 Introduction to Regression \Regression" is a generic term for statistical methods that attempt to fit a model to data, in order to quantify the relationship between the dependent (outcome) variable and the predictor (independent) variable(s). Assuming it fits the data reasonable well, the estimated model may then be used either to merely describe the relationship between the two groups of variables (explanatory), or to predict new values (prediction). There are many types of regression models, here are a few most common to epidemiology: Simple Linear Regression: Straight line regression between an outcome variable (Y ) and a single explanatory or predictor variable (X). E(Y ) = α + β × X Multiple Linear Regression: Same as Simple Linear Regression, but now with possibly multiple explanatory or predictor variables. E(Y ) = α + β1 × X1 + β2 × X2 + β3 × X3 + ::: A special case is polynomial regression. 2 3 E(Y ) = α + β1 × X + β2 × X + β3 × X + ::: Generalized Linear Model: Same as Multiple Linear Regression, but with a possibly transformed Y variable. This introduces considerable flexibil- ity, as non-linear and non-normal situations can be easily handled. G(E(Y )) = α + β1 × X1 + β2 × X2 + β3 × X3 + ::: In general, the transformation function G(Y ) can take any form, but a few forms are especially common: • Taking G(Y ) = logit(Y ) describes a logistic regression model: E(Y ) log( ) = α + β × X + β × X + β × X + ::: 1 − E(Y ) 1 1 2 2 3 3 2 • Taking G(Y ) = log(Y ) is also very common, leading to Poisson regression for count data, and other so called \log-linear" models. -
K-Means Clustering Via Principal Component Analysis
K-means Clustering via Principal Component Analysis Chris Ding [email protected] Xiaofeng He [email protected] Computational Research Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Berkeley, CA 94720 Abstract that data points belonging to same cluster are sim- Principal component analysis (PCA) is a ilar while data points belonging to different clusters widely used statistical technique for unsuper- are dissimilar. One of the most popular and efficient vised dimension reduction. K-means cluster- clustering methods is the K-means method (Hartigan ing is a commonly used data clustering for & Wang, 1979; Lloyd, 1957; MacQueen, 1967) which unsupervised learning tasks. Here we prove uses prototypes (centroids) to represent clusters by op- that principal components are the continuous timizing the squared error function. (A detail account solutions to the discrete cluster membership of K-means and related ISODATA methods are given indicators for K-means clustering. Equiva- in (Jain & Dubes, 1988), see also (Wallace, 1989).) lently, we show that the subspace spanned On the other end, high dimensional data are often by the cluster centroids are given by spec- transformed into lower dimensional data via the princi- tral expansion of the data covariance matrix pal component analysis (PCA)(Jolliffe, 2002) (or sin- truncated at K 1 terms. These results indi- gular value decomposition) where coherent patterns − cate that unsupervised dimension reduction can be detected more clearly. Such unsupervised di- is closely related to unsupervised learning. mension reduction is used in very broad areas such as On dimension reduction, the result provides meteorology, image processing, genomic analysis, and new insights to the observed effectiveness of information retrieval. -
Chapter 2 Simple Linear Regression Analysis the Simple
Chapter 2 Simple Linear Regression Analysis The simple linear regression model We consider the modelling between the dependent and one independent variable. When there is only one independent variable in the linear regression model, the model is generally termed as a simple linear regression model. When there are more than one independent variables in the model, then the linear model is termed as the multiple linear regression model. The linear model Consider a simple linear regression model yX01 where y is termed as the dependent or study variable and X is termed as the independent or explanatory variable. The terms 0 and 1 are the parameters of the model. The parameter 0 is termed as an intercept term, and the parameter 1 is termed as the slope parameter. These parameters are usually called as regression coefficients. The unobservable error component accounts for the failure of data to lie on the straight line and represents the difference between the true and observed realization of y . There can be several reasons for such difference, e.g., the effect of all deleted variables in the model, variables may be qualitative, inherent randomness in the observations etc. We assume that is observed as independent and identically distributed random variable with mean zero and constant variance 2 . Later, we will additionally assume that is normally distributed. The independent variables are viewed as controlled by the experimenter, so it is considered as non-stochastic whereas y is viewed as a random variable with Ey()01 X and Var() y 2 . Sometimes X can also be a random variable.