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This research advances explainability in deep learning by introducing a lazy training approach specifically tailored for binary classification, addressing the gap left by existing regression-focused methods. By relying on minimal assumptions and combining variable importance with efficient algorithms, it offers a robust framework for identifying critical features without compromising error control. The study validates these theoretical gains through both simulations and real-world data applications, providing practical tools for interpreting model decisions in high-stakes scenarios.
Variable Importance Identification Through Lazy Training for Binary Classification
arXiv:2607.22979v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: Deep neural networks have been widely used in many applications (e.g., computer vision and natural language processing); however, understanding their explainability remains a challenging task. Recently, substantial research has been devoted to improving the explainability of deep neural networks, with most of this work focusing on the regression framework. In this paper, we instead focus on the binary classification framework and adopt a variable-importance framework combined with the idea of lazy training to propose an efficient algorithm for identifying important features. From a theoretical perspective, our method relies on only a minimal set of assumptions and achieves well-controlled error rates. The validity of the proposed method and algorithm is examined through extensive simulation studies and real-data applications.
Abstract:Deep neural networks have been widely used in many applications (e.g., computer vision and natural language processing); however, understanding their explainability remains a challenging task. Recently, substantial research has been devoted to improving the explainability of deep neural networks, with most of this work focusing on the regression framework. In this paper, we instead focus on the binary classification framework and adopt a variable-importance framework combined with the idea of lazy training to propose an efficient algorithm for identifying important features. From a theoretical perspective, our method relies on only a minimal set of assumptions and achieves well-controlled error rates. The validity of the proposed method and algorithm is examined through extensive simulation studies and real-data applications.
Machine Learning (stat.ML); Machine Learning (cs.LG)
arXiv:2607.22979 [stat.ML]
(or arXiv:2607.22979v1 [stat.ML] for this version)
https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2607.22979 Focus to learn more arXiv-issued DOI via DataCite (pending registration)
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