Variational Linear Response

A general linear response method for deriving improved estimates of correlations in the variational Bayes framework is presented. Three applications are given and it is discussed how to use linear response as a general principle for improving mean field approximations.

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2003
• Where: NIPS
• Authors: Manfred Opper, Ole Winther
• Keywords: Linear Response, Linear Response Method, NIPS 2003, NIPS 2007, Variational Bayes Framework