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# Bayesian experimental design using regularized determinantal point processes

@article{Derezinski2020BayesianED,
title={Bayesian experimental design using regularized determinantal point processes},
author={Michal Derezinski and Feynman T. Liang and Michael W. Mahoney},
journal={ArXiv},
year={2020},
volume={abs/1906.04133}
}
• Published 2020
• Computer Science, Mathematics
• ArXiv
In experimental design, we are given $n$ vectors in $d$ dimensions, and our goal is to select $k\ll n$ of them to perform expensive measurements, e.g., to obtain labels/responses, for a linear regression task. Many statistical criteria have been proposed for choosing the optimal design, with popular choices including A- and D-optimality. If prior knowledge is given, typically in the form of a $d\times d$ precision matrix $\mathbf A$, then all of the criteria can be extended to incorporate that… Expand

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