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ISSN Print: 2394-7500, ISSN Online: 2394-5869, CODEN: IJARPF

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Vol. 4, Issue 8, Part C (2018)

The impact of imbalanced datasets on machine learning models for rare disease detection: A theoretical exploration

The impact of imbalanced datasets on machine learning models for rare disease detection: A theoretical exploration

Author(s)
Sunil Kumar Mishra, Sudarshan Singh and Vipul Tiwari
Abstract
The field of machine learning (ML) has made significant strides in the realm of medical diagnosis, particularly in the detection of rare diseases. However, the inherent challenge of imbalanced datasets poses a substantial hurdle to the effectiveness of ML models in this context. This theoretical exploration delves into the profound impact of imbalanced datasets on the performance and reliability of ML models designed for rare disease detection.
Imbalanced datasets, characterized by a scarcity of instances belonging to the minority class (i.e., the rare disease), have become a pervasive issue in the healthcare domain. Traditional ML algorithms, when confronted with such imbalances, often exhibit biased predictions favoring the majority class, leading to suboptimal performance in detecting rare diseases. This paper seeks to elucidate the intricate dynamics that contribute to this phenomenon, drawing attention to the implications for the reliability and generalizability of ML models in clinical settings.
The exploration begins by dissecting the challenges posed by imbalanced datasets, emphasizing the skewed class distribution and its ramifications on model training. It navigates through the nuanced intricacies of sensitivity, specificity, and overall accuracy, elucidating the trade-offs that arise when attempting to optimize for rare disease detection without compromising the ability to identify common ailments.
Furthermore, this theoretical exploration delves into the innovative approaches and methodologies proposed to mitigate the impact of imbalanced datasets. Techniques such as oversampling, under sampling, and the development of synthetic data are examined, providing a comprehensive understanding of their strengths and limitations in addressing the imbalanced class distribution challenge.
The theoretical exploration also contemplates the significance of feature engineering and model selection in the context of imbalanced datasets, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to maximize the discriminative power of ML models.
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How to cite this article:
Sunil Kumar Mishra, Sudarshan Singh, Vipul Tiwari. The impact of imbalanced datasets on machine learning models for rare disease detection: A theoretical exploration. Int J Appl Res 2018;4(8):199-202. DOI: 10.22271/allresearch.2018.v4.i8c.11446
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