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Analysis of machine learning algorithms on bioinformatics data of varying quality

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2015
Summary:
One of the main applications of machine learning in bioinformatics is the construction of classification models which can accurately classify new instances using information gained from previous instances. With the help of machine learning algorithms (such as supervised classification and gene selection) new meaningful knowledge can be extracted from bioinformatics datasets that can help in disease diagnosis and prognosis as well as in prescribing the right treatment for a disease. One particular challenge encountered when analyzing bioinformatics datasets is data noise, which refers to incorrect or missing values in datasets. Noise can be introduced as a result of experimental errors (e.g. faulty microarray chips, insufficient resolution, image corruption, and incorrect laboratory procedures), as well as other errors (errors during data processing, transfer, and/or mining). A special type of data noise called class noise, which occurs when an instance/example is mislabeled. Previous research showed that class noise has a detrimental impact on machine learning algorithms (e.g. worsened classification performance and unstable feature selection). In addition to data noise, gene expression datasets can suffer from the problems of high dimensionality (a very large feature space) and class imbalance (unequal distribution of instances between classes). As a result of these inherent problems, constructing accurate classification models becomes more challenging.
Title: Analysis of machine learning algorithms on bioinformatics data of varying quality.
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Name(s): Shanab, Ahmad Abu, author
Khoshgoftaar, Taghi M., Thesis advisor
Florida Atlantic University, Degree grantor
College of Engineering and Computer Science
Department of Computer and Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Type of Resource: text
Genre: Electronic Thesis Or Dissertation
Date Created: 2015
Date Issued: 2015
Publisher: Florida Atlantic University
Place of Publication: Boca Raton, Fla.
Physical Form: application/pdf
Extent: 154 p.
Language(s): English
Summary: One of the main applications of machine learning in bioinformatics is the construction of classification models which can accurately classify new instances using information gained from previous instances. With the help of machine learning algorithms (such as supervised classification and gene selection) new meaningful knowledge can be extracted from bioinformatics datasets that can help in disease diagnosis and prognosis as well as in prescribing the right treatment for a disease. One particular challenge encountered when analyzing bioinformatics datasets is data noise, which refers to incorrect or missing values in datasets. Noise can be introduced as a result of experimental errors (e.g. faulty microarray chips, insufficient resolution, image corruption, and incorrect laboratory procedures), as well as other errors (errors during data processing, transfer, and/or mining). A special type of data noise called class noise, which occurs when an instance/example is mislabeled. Previous research showed that class noise has a detrimental impact on machine learning algorithms (e.g. worsened classification performance and unstable feature selection). In addition to data noise, gene expression datasets can suffer from the problems of high dimensionality (a very large feature space) and class imbalance (unequal distribution of instances between classes). As a result of these inherent problems, constructing accurate classification models becomes more challenging.
Identifier: FA00004425 (IID)
Degree granted: Dissertation (Ph.D.)--Florida Atlantic University, 2015.
Collection: FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection
Note(s): Includes bibliography.
Subject(s): Artificial intelligence
Bioinformatics
Machine learning
System design
Theory of computation
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