An Elementary Introduction to Statistical Learning Theory (Hardcover)

Sanjeev Kulkarni

ISBN 10: 0470641835 / ISBN 13: 9780470641835

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, 2011

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Hardcover. A thought-provoking look at statistical learning theory and its role in understanding human learning and inductive reasoning A joint endeavor from leading researchers in the fields of philosophy and electrical engineering, An Elementary Introduction to Statistical Learning Theory is a comprehensive and accessible primer on the rapidly evolving fields of statistical pattern recognition and statistical learning theory. Explaining these areas at a level and in a way that is not often found in other books on the topic, the authors present the basic theory behind contemporary machine learning and uniquely utilize its foundations as a framework for philosophical thinking about inductive inference. Promoting the fundamental goal of statistical learning, knowing what is achievable and what is not, this book demonstrates the value of a systematic methodology when used along with the needed techniques for evaluating the performance of a learning system. First, an introduction to machine learning is presented that includes brief discussions of applications such as image recognition, speech recognition, medical diagnostics, and statistical arbitrage. To enhance accessibility, two chapters on relevant aspects of probability theory are provided. Subsequent chapters feature coverage of topics such as the pattern recognition problem, optimal Bayes decision rule, the nearest neighbor rule, kernel rules, neural networks, support vector machines, and boosting. Appendices throughout the book explore the relationship between the discussed material and related topics from mathematics, philosophy, psychology, and statistics, drawing insightful connections between problems in these areas and statistical learning theory. All chapters conclude with a summary section, a set of practice questions, and a reference sections that supplies historical notes and additional resources for further study. An Elementary Introduction to Statistical Learning Theory is an excellent book for courses on statistical learning theory, pattern recognition, and machine learning at the upper-undergraduate and graduate levels. It also serves as an introductory reference for researchers and practitioners in the fields of engineering, computer science, philosophy, and cognitive science that would like to further their knowledge of the topic. * Serves as a fundamental introduction to statistical learning theory and its role in understanding human learning and inductive reasoning. * Topics of coverage include: probability, pattern recognition, optimal Bayes decision rule, nearest neighbor rule, kernel rules, neural networks, and support vector machines. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780470641835

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Title: An Elementary Introduction to Statistical ...

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York

Publication Date: 2011

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: new

Edition: 1st Edition

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Synopsis:

An Elementary Introduction to Statistical Learning Theory Serves as a fundamental introduction to statistical learning theory and its role in understanding human learning and inductive reasoning. Topics of coverage include: probability, pattern recognition, optimal Bayes decision rule, nearest neighbor rule, kernel rules, neural networks, and support vector machines.

Review:

"The main focus of the book is on the ideas behind basic principles of learning theory and I can strongly recommend the book to anyone who wants to comprehend these ideas." (Mathematical Reviews, 1 January 2013)

"It also serves as an introductory reference for researchers and practitioners in the fields of engineering, computer science, philosophy, and cognitive science that would like to further their knowledge of the topic." (Zentralblatt MATH, 2012)