Key Factor
Research on key factors aims to identify and understand the most influential variables impacting diverse outcomes across various fields, from predicting medical events to improving machine learning model performance. Current research employs a range of techniques, including machine learning algorithms (e.g., random forests, neural networks), statistical modeling (e.g., generalized linear models), and information theory, often focusing on feature selection and model interpretability to pinpoint crucial factors. This work is significant because it enhances the accuracy and reliability of predictive models, improves the design of interventions, and provides valuable insights into complex systems, ultimately leading to better decision-making in diverse scientific and practical applications.
Papers
Choosing the number of factors in factor analysis with incomplete data via a hierarchical Bayesian information criterion
Jianhua Zhao, Changchun Shang, Shulan Li, Ling Xin, Philip L. H. Yu
Factors that influence the adoption of human-AI collaboration in clinical decision-making
Patrick Hemmer, Max Schemmer, Lara Riefle, Nico Rosellen, Michael Vössing, Niklas Kühl