Evaluating the impact of machine learning platforms on cancer classification model performance: A cross-platform comparative study

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Olowolayemo, A., Souag, A. and Sirlantzis, K. 2024. Evaluating the impact of machine learning platforms on cancer classification model performance: A cross-platform comparative study. International Journal on Advanced in Life Sciences. 16 (no 3 & 4), pp. 96 - 111.
AuthorsOlowolayemo, A., Souag, A. and Sirlantzis, K.
Abstract

Machine Learning techniques have become pivotal in advancing predictive models for early cancer detection, addressing the growing need for improved diagnostic efficiency. However, the role of implementation platforms in influencing model performance remains underexplored, even as variationsin performance with the same dataset raise questions about platform choice. This study evaluates the impact of three ML implementation tools, the Scikit-learn, KNIME, and MATLAB on the performance of four classification algorithms: Logistic Regression, Decision Tree, Random Forest, and Gradient Boosting. Using the publicly available Wisconsin Diagnostic Breast Cancer dataset, these algorithms were implemented under default configurations and compared across key metrics: accuracy, recall, precision, and F1-score. Results revealed significant platform-dependent variations: Scikit-learn achieved consistently higher recall, particularly for Random Forest and Gradient Boosting, making it more effective at minimising false negatives critical in cancer diagnosis. MATLAB demonstrated superior precision, especially for Random Forest and Gradient Boosting, indicating potential in reducing false positives. KNIME, while effective in specific contexts, underperformed in recall and precision, raising concerns in scenarios requiring high sensitivity and specificity.

These findings underscore the importance of platform selection based on predictive task requirements, especially in healthcare, where balancing false positives and false negatives is crucial. The study provides actionable insights for selecting ML platforms to enhance diagnostic accuracy in cancer classification tasks, with source code and data fully accessible through a public GitHub repository.

KeywordsCancer ; Machine learning; Python Scikit-learn; KNIME; MATLAB; Wisconsin Diagnostic Breast Cancer
Year2024
JournalInternational Journal on Advanced in Life Sciences
Journal citation16 (no 3 & 4), pp. 96 - 111
PublisherIARIA
ISSN1942-2660
Official URLhttps://www.iariajournals.org/life_sciences/tocv16n34.html
https://www.iariajournals.org/life_sciences/lifsci_v16_n34_2024_paged.pdf
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