Maximizing k-Submodular Functions and Beyond
Maximizing k-Submodular Functions and Beyond
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最大化 k 子模函数及其他函数
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2014
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通讯作者:
Stanislav Živný
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Justin Ward;Stanislav Živný
We consider the maximization problem in the value oracle model of functions defined on k-tuples of sets that are submodular in every orthant and r-wise monotone, where k ⩾ 2 and 1 ⩽ r ⩽ k. We give an analysis of a deterministic greedy algorithm that shows that any such function can be approximated to a factor of 1/(1 + r). For r = k, we give an analysis of a randomized greedy algorithm that shows that any such function can be approximated to a factor of 1/(1+√k/2. In the case of k = r = 2, the considered functions correspond precisely to bisubmodular functions, in which case we obtain an approximation guarantee of 1/2. We show that, as in the case of submodular functions, this result is the best possible both in the value query model and under the assumption that NP ≠ RP. Extending a result of Ando et al., we show that for any k ⩾ 3, submodularity in every orthant and pairwise monotonicity (i.e., r = 2) precisely characterize k-submodular functions. Consequently, we obtain an approximation guarantee of 1/3 (and thus independent of k) for the maximization problem of k-submodular functions.
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Huber A
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Huber A