对比三大公平性工具,评估分类模型在结构化数据上的偏见问题。
Analyzing Fairness of Classification Machine Learning Model with Structured Dataset
- 用 Fairlearn、AIF360、What If Tool 三类工具分析模型公平性
- 发现各工具在公平性评估与缓解上各有优劣
- 适合关注算法伦理的开发者与决策者参考
机器学习算法已广泛应用于医疗、金融、教育和执法等领域,但其公平性与偏见问题带来重大伦理挑战。本研究聚焦结构化数据上的分类任务,探讨机器学习模型的公平性,揭示偏见预测可能加剧系统性不平等。采用 Kaggle 上公开的结构化数据集,评估三个主流公平性工具:Microsoft 的 Fairlearn、IBM 的 AIF360 与 Google 的 What If Tool。这些工具提供评估指标、可视化结果与偏差缓解策略。研究旨在量化模型偏见程度,比较各工具的有效性,并为实践者提供可操作建议。结果表明,每种工具在公平性分析与缓解方面具有独特优势与局限。通过系统性对比,本研究为将公平性工具融入真实应用提供了实用指导,助力构建更公正的机器学习系统。
原文摘要 · Abstract (English)
Machine learning (ML) algorithms have become integral to decision making in various domains, including healthcare, finance, education, and law enforcement. However, concerns about fairness and bias in these systems pose significant ethical and social challenges. This study investigates the fairness of ML models applied to structured datasets in classification tasks, highlighting the potential for biased predictions to perpetuate systemic inequalities. A publicly available dataset from Kaggle was selected for analysis, offering a realistic scenario for evaluating fairness in machine learning workflows. To assess and mitigate biases, three prominent fairness libraries; Fairlearn by Microsoft, AIF360 by IBM, and the What If Tool by Google were employed. These libraries provide robust frameworks for analyzing fairness, offering tools to evaluate metrics, visualize results, and implement bias mitigation strategies. The research aims to assess the extent of bias in the ML models, compare the effectiveness of these libraries, and derive actionable insights for practitioners. The findings reveal that each library has unique strengths and limitations in fairness evaluation and mitigation. By systematically comparing their capabilities, this study contributes to the growing field of ML fairness by providing practical guidance for integrating fairness tools into real world applications. These insights are intended to support the development of more equitable machine learning systems.
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