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List Decodable Mean Estimation in Nearly Linear Time

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Overview

Explore a 20-minute IEEE conference talk on List Decodable Mean Estimation, presented by researchers from the University of California Berkeley. Delve into the efficient algorithms for this statistical problem, including a 1/2-inefficient algorithm and the main algorithmic theorem. Learn about finding affine subspaces, generalized packing/covering solvers, and the application of Multiplicative Weights. Gain insights into the nearly linear time solution and discuss conclusions and open questions in this cutting-edge area of computational statistics.

Syllabus

List Decodable Mean Estimation in Nearly Linear Time
List Decodable Mean Estimation: a 1/2
Inefficient Algorithm
Main Algorithmic Theorem: Win-Win
Finding the Affine Subspace
Generalized Packing/Covering Solvers
Multiplicative Weights (PTZ 12)
Conclusions and Open Questions


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IEEE FOCS: Foundations of Computer Science

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