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Research Question: The main research question of this paper is to analyze the complexity of the Simplex Method, a widely used algorithm for solving linear programming problems. The authors want to know if this method has polynomial smoothed complexity, which is a hybrid of the worst-case and average-case analysis of algorithms.
Research Question: How can the complexity of curve fitting algorithms be reduced while maintaining accuracy?


Methodology: The authors introduce the concept of "smoothed analysis of algorithms," which measures the maximum over inputs of the expected performance of an algorithm under small random perturbations of that input. They use vector and matrix norms, probability theory, and changes of variables to develop their method.
Methodology: The study focuses on a popular algorithm for fitting polynomial curves to scattered data based on the least squares with gradient weights. The authors propose precise conditions under which this algorithm can be significantly simplified.


Results: The authors present a two-phase method for solving linear programming problems, which they believe can be extended to provide polynomial smoothed complexity for the Simplex Method. They also provide bounds on the shadow of LP+ and LP', which are used in their analysis.
Results: The research reveals that this reduction in complexity is possible when fitting circles but not ellipses or hyperbolas. The authors introduce the concept of a gradient weight function, which is crucial for maintaining accuracy. They also provide insights into how to evaluate the distance from a point to the curve, making the algorithm more efficient.


Implications: If the authors' results hold, it would mean that the Simplex Method has polynomial smoothed complexity, which would be a significant advancement in the field of algorithm analysis. This could have practical implications for the efficiency of the method and potentially lead to further improvements in algorithm design and analysis.
Implications: The findings have significant implications for the field of curve fitting. The proposed method allows for a substantial reduction in computational complexity without compromising accuracy. This can lead to faster and more efficient algorithms, particularly useful for large datasets. Moreover, the research provides a clear understanding of the conditions under which such reductions are possible, which can guide future research in this area.


Link to Article: https://arxiv.org/abs/0111050v2
Link to Article: https://arxiv.org/abs/0308023v1
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arXiv ID: 0111050v2
arXiv ID: 0308023v1


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Latest revision as of 14:07, 24 December 2023

Title: Department of Mathematics

Research Question: How can the complexity of curve fitting algorithms be reduced while maintaining accuracy?

Methodology: The study focuses on a popular algorithm for fitting polynomial curves to scattered data based on the least squares with gradient weights. The authors propose precise conditions under which this algorithm can be significantly simplified.

Results: The research reveals that this reduction in complexity is possible when fitting circles but not ellipses or hyperbolas. The authors introduce the concept of a gradient weight function, which is crucial for maintaining accuracy. They also provide insights into how to evaluate the distance from a point to the curve, making the algorithm more efficient.

Implications: The findings have significant implications for the field of curve fitting. The proposed method allows for a substantial reduction in computational complexity without compromising accuracy. This can lead to faster and more efficient algorithms, particularly useful for large datasets. Moreover, the research provides a clear understanding of the conditions under which such reductions are possible, which can guide future research in this area.

Link to Article: https://arxiv.org/abs/0308023v1 Authors: arXiv ID: 0308023v1