Metric space valued Fréchet regression

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Authors: László Györfi, Pierre Humbert, Batiste Le Bars
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Abstract

We consider the problem of estimating the Fréchet and conditional Fréchet mean from data taking values in separable metric spaces. Unlike Euclidean spaces, where well-established methods are available, there is no practical estimator that works universally for all metric spaces. Therefore, we introduce a computable estimator for the Fréchet mean based on random quantization techniques and establish its universal consistency across any separable metric spaces. Additionally, we propose another estimator for the conditional Fréchet mean, leveraging data-driven partitioning and quantization, and demonstrate its universal consistency when the output space is any Banach space.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Advanced Statistical Methods and Models Statistical Methods and Applications Geometric Analysis and Curvature Flows

Publication details

Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
5 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint