On measure transformed canonical correlation analysis

Koby Todros, Alfred O. Hero

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Abstract

In this paper, linear canonical correlation analysis (LCCA) is generalized by applying a structured transform to the joint probability distribution of the considered pair of random vectors, i.e., a transformation of the joint probability measure defined on their joint observation space. This framework, called measure transformed canonical correlation analysis (MTCCA), applies LCCA to the data after transformation of the joint probability measure. We show that judicious choice of the transform leads to a modified canonical correlation analysis, which, in contrast to LCCA, is capable of detecting non-linear relationships between the considered pair of random vectors. Unlike kernel canonical correlation analysis, where the transformation is applied to the random vectors, in MTCCA the transformation is applied to their joint probability distribution. This results in performance advantages and reduced implementation complexity. The proposed approach is illustrated for graphical model selection in simulated data having non-linear dependencies, and for measuring long-term associations between companies traded in the NASDAQ and NYSE stock markets.

Original languageAmerican English
Article number6214626
Pages (from-to)4570-4585
Number of pages16
JournalIEEE Transactions on Signal Processing
Volume60
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - 27 Aug 2012
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Association analysis
  • canonical correlation analysis
  • graphical model selection
  • multivariate data analysis
  • probability measure transform

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Signal Processing
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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