Interpretable Classification Models for Recidivism Prediction
Interpretable Classification Models for Recidivism Prediction
We investigate a long-debated question, which is how to create predictive models of recidivism that are sufficiently accurate, transparent, and interpretable to use for decision-making. This question is complicated as these models are used to support different decisions, from sentencing, to determining release on probation, to allocating preventative social services. …