The aim of this paper is twofold. First we discuss the origin of tree methods. Essentially we survey earlier methods that led to CHAID (Kass, 1980; Biggs et al., 1991). The second goal is then to explain in details the functioning of CHAID, especially the differences between the original method as...

We propose tree and random forest methods for non-homogeneous Poisson processes. The splitting criterion is derived from a model with a piecewise constant rate function. A simulation study shows that the new method performs well.

A tree-based algorithm for longitudinal regression analysis that aims to learn whether and how the effects of predictor variables depend on moderating variables is presented. The algorithm is based on multivariate generalized linear mixed models and it builds piecewise constant coefficient...

Optimizing by partitioning is a central problem in VLSI design automation, addressing circuit’s manufacturability. Circuit partitioning has multiple applications in VLSI design. One of the most common is that of dividing combinational circuits (usually large ones) that will not fit on a single...