{"title":"Ensemble of Sequential Learning Models With Distributed Data Centers and Its Applications.","authors":"Zhanfeng Wang, Jingyu Huang, Yuan-Chin Ivan Chang","doi":"10.1002/sim.70002","DOIUrl":null,"url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Handling massive datasets poses a significant challenge in modern data analysis, particularly within epidemiology and medicine. In this study, we introduce a novel approach using sequential ensemble learning to effectively analyze extensive datasets. Our method prioritizes efficiency from both statistical and computational perspectives, addressing challenges such as data communication and privacy, as discussed in federated learning literature. To demonstrate the efficacy of our approach, we present compelling real-world examples using COVID-19 data alongside simulation studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":21879,"journal":{"name":"Statistics in Medicine","volume":"44 6","pages":"e70002"},"PeriodicalIF":1.8000,"publicationDate":"2025-03-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":"0","resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":null,"PeriodicalName":"Statistics in Medicine","FirstCategoryId":"3","ListUrlMain":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sim.70002","RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":null,"EPubDate":"","PubModel":"","JCR":"Q3","JCRName":"MATHEMATICAL & COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY","Score":null,"Total":0}
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Abstract
Handling massive datasets poses a significant challenge in modern data analysis, particularly within epidemiology and medicine. In this study, we introduce a novel approach using sequential ensemble learning to effectively analyze extensive datasets. Our method prioritizes efficiency from both statistical and computational perspectives, addressing challenges such as data communication and privacy, as discussed in federated learning literature. To demonstrate the efficacy of our approach, we present compelling real-world examples using COVID-19 data alongside simulation studies.
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The journal aims to influence practice in medicine and its associated sciences through the publication of papers on statistical and other quantitative methods. Papers will explain new methods and demonstrate their application, preferably through a substantive, real, motivating example or a comprehensive evaluation based on an illustrative example. Alternatively, papers will report on case-studies where creative use or technical generalizations of established methodology is directed towards a substantive application. Reviews of, and tutorials on, general topics relevant to the application of statistics to medicine will also be published. The main criteria for publication are appropriateness of the statistical methods to a particular medical problem and clarity of exposition. Papers with primarily mathematical content will be excluded. The journal aims to enhance communication between statisticians, clinicians and medical researchers.