ReLU-Based and DNN-Based Generalized Maximum Score Estimators
PositiveArtificial Intelligence
- A new formulation of the maximum score estimator has been proposed, utilizing rectified linear unit (ReLU) functions to encode sign alignment restrictions, enhancing optimization ease compared to traditional methods. This ReLU-based maximum score (RMS) estimator can also be generalized under multi-index single-crossing conditions, which were previously inapplicable to the original maximum score estimator.
- The introduction of the RMS estimator represents a significant advancement in statistical estimation techniques, particularly in its ability to converge at a rate of $n^{-s/(2s+1)}$ and achieve asymptotic normality under specific smoothness conditions, potentially impacting various applications in machine learning and econometrics.
- This development aligns with ongoing discussions in the field regarding the optimization challenges posed by ReLU activations in deep learning architectures, as well as the broader implications of neural network design on approximation capabilities, highlighting a critical intersection between statistical theory and practical machine learning applications.
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