Multi-Variable Time Series Decoding with Long Short-Term Memory and Mixture Attention

Abstract

The task of interpreting multi-variable time series data, while also forecasting outcomes accurately, is an ongoing challenge within the machine learning domain. This study presents an advanced method of utilizing Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) recurrent neural networks in the analysis of such data, with specific attention to both target and exogenous variables. The novel approach aims to extract hidden states that are unique to individual variables, thereby capturing the distinctive dynamics inherent in multi-variable time series and allowing the elucidation of each variable's contribution to predictive outcomes. A pioneering mixture attention mechanism is introduced, which, by leveraging the aforementioned variable-specific hidden states, characterizes the generative process of the target variable. The study further enhances this methodology by formulating associated training techniques that permit concurrent learning of network parameters, variable interactions, and temporal significance with respect to the target prediction. The effectiveness of this approach is empirically validated through rigorous experimentation on three real-world datasets, including the 2022 closing prices of three major stocks -Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), and Microsoft (MSFT). The results demonstrated superior predictive performance, attributable to the successful encapsulation of the diverse dynamics of different variables. Furthermore, the study provides a comprehensive evaluation of the interpretability outcomes, both qualitatively and quantitatively. The presented framework thus holds substantial promise as a comprehensive solution that not only enhances prediction accuracy but also aids in the extraction of valuable insights from complex multi-variable datasets.

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