A causal intervention framework for synthesizing mobility data and evaluating predictive neural networks

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2311.11749v3
• Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2024 12:37:13 GMT
• Title: A causal intervention framework for synthesizing mobility data and evaluating predictive neural networks
• Authors: Ye Hong, Yanan Xin, Simon Dirmeier, Fernando Perez-Cruz, Martin Raubal,
• Abstract summary: This study introduces a causal intervention framework to assess the impact of mobility-related factors on neural networks designed for next location prediction. We produce location sequences with distinct mobility behaviors, thereby facilitating the simulation of diverse yet realistic spatial and temporal changes. The framework is expected to promote the use of causal inference to enhance the interpretability and robustness of neural networks in mobility applications.
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• License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/
• Abstract: Deep neural networks are increasingly utilized in mobility prediction tasks, yet their intricate internal workings pose challenges for interpretability, especially in comprehending how various aspects of mobility behavior affect predictions. This study introduces a causal intervention framework to assess the impact of mobility-related factors on neural networks designed for next location prediction -- a task focusing on predicting the immediate next location of an individual. To achieve this, we employ individual mobility models to synthesize location visit sequences and control behavior dynamics by intervening in their data generation process. We evaluate the interventional location sequences using mobility metrics and input them into well-trained networks to analyze performance variations. The results demonstrate the effectiveness in producing location sequences with distinct mobility behaviors, thereby facilitating the simulation of diverse yet realistic spatial and temporal changes. These changes result in performance fluctuations in next location prediction networks, revealing impacts of critical mobility behavior factors, including sequential patterns in location transitions, proclivity for exploring new locations, and preferences in location choices at population and individual levels. The gained insights hold value for the real-world application of mobility prediction networks, and the framework is expected to promote the use of causal inference to enhance the interpretability and robustness of neural networks in mobility applications.

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