There is indeed a vast literature on the design and analysis of decision tree algorithms that aim at optimizing these parameters. This paper contributes to this important line of research: we propose ...

Abstract: Decision trees offer the benefit of easy interpretation because they allow the classification of input data based on if–then rules. However, as decision trees are constructed by an algorithm ...

Trees are the most spectacular plants in the garden. And since they grow so slowly, it is imperative that we treat them with utmost respect. That means pruning their limbs and branches correctly.

Abstract: The increasing concerns about data privacy and security have driven the emergence of federated learning, which preserves privacy by collaborative learning across multiple clients without ...

Mr. Currell was a deputy undersecretary and senior adviser at the Department of Education from 2018 to 2021. He is a trustee of Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn. This week, about 200,000 ...