\input zb-basic \input zb-ioport \iteman{io-port 06075802} \itemau{Beliczynski, Bartlomiej} \itemti{A method of multivariable Hermite basis function approximation.} \itemso{Neurocomputing 96, 12-18 (2012).} \itemab Summary: A method of multivariable (multivariate) Hermite function based approximation is presented and discussed. The multivariable basis is constructed as a product of one-variable Hermite functions with adjustable scaling parameters. Thanks basis orthonormality, the approximated function expansion coefficients are calculated by using explicit, non-search formulae. The scaling parameters are determined via a search algorithm. Initially, an excessive number of functions in the basis is calculated, then a simple pruning method is applied. Only those are taken which contribute the most to error decrease, down to a desired level. The method ensures a very good generalization property. This claim is supported by both theoretical considerations and working examples. \itemrv{~} \itemcc{} \itemut{function approximation; orthonormal basis; Hermite functions} \itemli{doi:10.1016/j.neucom.2011.10.035} \end