LGMLJun 6, 2013

Tight Lower Bound on the Probability of a Binomial Exceeding its Expectation

arXiv:1306.1433v373 citations
AI Analysis

This provides a foundational inequality for analyzing relative deviation bounds in learning theory, addressing a core problem in statistical learning theory.

The paper proves a tight lower bound on the probability that a binomial random variable exceeds its expected value, with the bound being exact and applicable in contexts like learning theory and generalization bounds.

We give the proof of a tight lower bound on the probability that a binomial random variable exceeds its expected value. The inequality plays an important role in a variety of contexts, including the analysis of relative deviation bounds in learning theory and generalization bounds for unbounded loss functions.

Foundations

The foundational work for this paper's niche, ranked by how specifically the neighbourhood builds on it — not by global fame.

Your Notes