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PAC learning algorithms for functions approximated by feedforward networks

Conference ·
OSTI ID:244610
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  1. Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States). Center for Engineering Systems Advanced Research
The authors present a class of efficient algorithms for PAC learning continuous functions and regressions that are approximated by feedforward networks. The algorithms are applicable to networks with unknown weights located only in the output layer and are obtained by utilizing the potential function methods of Aizerman et al. Conditions relating the sample sizes to the error bounds are derived using martingale-type inequalities. For concreteness, the discussion is presented in terms of neural networks, but the results are applicable to general feedforward networks, in particular to wavelet networks. The algorithms can be directly adapted to concept learning problems.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-96OR22464
OSTI ID:
244610
Report Number(s):
CONF-960797--1; ON: DE96008787
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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