Research Article

A comparative analysis on the reliability of interpretable machine learning

Volume: 30 Number: 4 August 30, 2024
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A comparative analysis on the reliability of interpretable machine learning

Abstract

There is often a trade-off between accuracy and interpretability in Machine Learning (ML) models. As the model becomes more complex, generally the accuracy increases and the interpretability decreases. Interpretable Machine Learning (IML) methods have emerged to provide the interpretability of complex ML models while maintaining accuracy. Thus, accuracy remains constant while determining feature importance. In this study, we aim to compare agnostic IML methods including SHAP and ELI5 with the intrinsic IML methods and Feature Selection (FS) methods in terms of the similarity of attribute selection. Also, we compare agnostic IML models (SHAP, LIME, and ELI5) among each other in terms of similarity of local attribute selection. Experimental studies have been conducted on both general and private datasets to predict company default. According to the obtained results, this study confirms the reliability of agnostic IML methods by demonstrating similarities of up to 86% in the selection of attributes compared to intrinsic IML methods and FS methods. Additionally, certain agnostic IML methods can interpret models for local instances. The findings indicate that agnostic IML models can be applied in complex ML models to offer both global and local interpretability while maintaining high accuracy.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Data Structures and Algorithms

Journal Section

Research Article

Authors

Mustafa Yildirim This is me
Türkiye

Publication Date

August 30, 2024

Submission Date

December 4, 2022

Acceptance Date

September 12, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2024 Volume: 30 Number: 4

APA
Yildirim, M., Yıldırım Okay, F., & Özdemir, S. (2024). A comparative analysis on the reliability of interpretable machine learning. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, 30(4), 494-508. https://izlik.org/JA28ED23FM
AMA
1.Yildirim M, Yıldırım Okay F, Özdemir S. A comparative analysis on the reliability of interpretable machine learning. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi. 2024;30(4):494-508. https://izlik.org/JA28ED23FM
Chicago
Yildirim, Mustafa, Feyza Yıldırım Okay, and Suat Özdemir. 2024. “A Comparative Analysis on the Reliability of Interpretable Machine Learning”. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 30 (4): 494-508. https://izlik.org/JA28ED23FM.
EndNote
Yildirim M, Yıldırım Okay F, Özdemir S (August 1, 2024) A comparative analysis on the reliability of interpretable machine learning. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 30 4 494–508.
IEEE
[1]M. Yildirim, F. Yıldırım Okay, and S. Özdemir, “A comparative analysis on the reliability of interpretable machine learning”, Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 30, no. 4, pp. 494–508, Aug. 2024, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA28ED23FM
ISNAD
Yildirim, Mustafa - Yıldırım Okay, Feyza - Özdemir, Suat. “A Comparative Analysis on the Reliability of Interpretable Machine Learning”. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi 30/4 (August 1, 2024): 494-508. https://izlik.org/JA28ED23FM.
JAMA
1.Yildirim M, Yıldırım Okay F, Özdemir S. A comparative analysis on the reliability of interpretable machine learning. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi. 2024;30:494–508.
MLA
Yildirim, Mustafa, et al. “A Comparative Analysis on the Reliability of Interpretable Machine Learning”. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi, vol. 30, no. 4, Aug. 2024, pp. 494-08, https://izlik.org/JA28ED23FM.
Vancouver
1.Mustafa Yildirim, Feyza Yıldırım Okay, Suat Özdemir. A comparative analysis on the reliability of interpretable machine learning. Pamukkale Üniversitesi Mühendislik Bilimleri Dergisi [Internet]. 2024 Aug. 1;30(4):494-508. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA28ED23FM