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1. 1. Classifying Previous Covid-19 Infection : Advanced Logistic Regression Approach

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

   Author : Daniel Westerholm; [2023]
   Keywords : Covid-19; logistic regression; clustering;

   Abstract : The study aimed to developed a logistic model based on antibody proteins, vaccinations and demographic factors that predicts previous infection in Covid-19. The data set comprised of 2750 individuals from eldercare homes in Sweden, with four test dates executed between October of 2021 and August of 2022. READ MORE

3. 2. Predicting Nordic Takeover Targets: A Binary Logit Analysis

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Joanna Danielson; Siri Ridderstråle; [2023]
   Keywords : binary logit model; prediction; Nordics; takeover; target;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate if certain firm characteristics increase the likelihood of a company being acquired and if these factors can successfully predict which firms become subjects to takeovers in the Nordic setting. We compare data on a sample of Nordic targets and non-targets between the years 2012 and 2021, and test hypotheses regarding firm and industry characteristics, as well as market sentiments through binary logit models. READ MORE

4. 3. Predicting hotel cancellations using machine learning

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Enok Gartvall; Oscar Skånhagen; [2022-02-18]
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   Abstract : Room cancellations is a big challenge for the hotel industry since the number of guest affects the whole operational setup. The purpose of the thesis is to predict hotel cancella-tions using machine learning and analyse which factors have the most influence. READ MORE

5. 4. Predictors Associated with Perception that Climate Change is an important issue - Insights from four Surveys on Urban Middle-Income Households in Mexico

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Naif Çiftçi; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Climate Change; Human Perception; Logit Regression Model; Mexico;

   Abstract : The challenges posed by climate change are a threat to human well-being as well as to natural ecosystems, but researchers indicate that awareness of and concern about climate change varies considerably. In this thesis, we investigate the socio-demographic factors associated with the perception of climate change, analysing four data sets collected from four surveys on urban middle-income households in Mexico. READ MORE

6. 5. Cause and effect of linking ESG-metrics to executive pay - Quantitative study on ESG-linked executive pay in the Nordic countries

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Erika Larsson; Clara Simonsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Executive pay; ESG; Financial return; Ownership Structure; ESG-linked executive compensation;

   Abstract : In recent years, several companies have implemented ESG-metrics in their executive remuneration contracts. Simultaneously, shareholders and authorities have increased pressure to implement ESG-linked pay policies. READ MORE