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New correlation gap bounds established for restricted independence

Researchers have established new bounds for the correlation gap under restricted independence, specifically addressing the case of n=4 and the worst-case scenario. For n=4, a universal 4/3 upper bound has been proven to hold, confirmed through a combination of theoretical analysis and AI-assisted computational verification. This proof involved techniques such as permutation symmetry, cone certificate systems, and recursive simplex subdivision. Additionally, the study demonstrates that the worst-case pairwise independent correlation gap can asymptotically reach $e/(e-1)$, matching the bound for mutual independence. This finding extends to t-wise independence for t>=2, indicating that pairwise independence can be as restrictive as mutual independence in certain situations. AI

IMPACT Establishes new theoretical bounds relevant to understanding the limitations of independence assumptions in complex systems.

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New correlation gap bounds established for restricted independence

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  1. arXiv cs.LG TIER_1 English(EN) · Arjun Ramachandra ·

    Dimension Dependent Correlation Gap Bounds under Restricted Independence

    arXiv:2609.02659v1 Announce Type: cross Abstract: The pairwise independent correlation gap is the ratio of the maximum expected value of a set function under arbitrary dependence to that under pairwise independence, measuring the loss from this independence restriction. Under mut…