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4 claims from 2 papers

1. Computer Science › Stochastic Gradient Optimization Techniques

   High-dimensional dynamics of generalization error in neural networks

   Advani, Saxe and Sompolinsky · Neural Networks · 2020

   The paper analyses how gradient descent generalises in large neural networks when parameters rival or outnumber examples, finding that learning dynamics naturally guard against overtraining and overfitting.

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   1. UncheckedOvertraining peaks at intermediate network sizes, where free parameters match the number of samples, and falls if the network is made smaller or larger.“Overtraining is worst at intermediate network sizes, when the effective number of free parameters equals the number of samples, and thus can be reduced by making a network smaller or larger.”
   2. UncheckedIn very large (overcomplete) models, some weights stay frozen under gradient descent and input correlations are better conditioned, which guards against overtraining.“We identify two novel phenomena underlying this behavior in overcomplete models: first, there is a frozen subspace of the weights in which no learning occurs under gradient descent; and second, the statistical properties of the high-dimensional regime yield better-conditioned input correlations whi…”
   3. UncheckedWhen a network has as many or more parameters than examples, the paper says good generalisation needs training to start from small initial weights.“Additionally, in the high-dimensional regime, low generalization error requires starting with small initial weights.”

2. Neuroscience › Functional Brain Connectivity Studies

   A multi-measure approach for assessing the performance of fMRI preprocessing strategies in resting-state functional connectivity

   Kassinopoulos and Mitsis · Magnetic Resonance Imaging · 2021

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   1. Unchecked“Finally, we observe a small further improvement with low-pass filtering at 0.20 Hz and milder variants of WM denoising, but not with scrubbing.”