Essays about: "Generalized linear models"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 75 essays containing the words Generalized linear models.

1. 11. What makes for a good location? : Terrain ruggedness and reindeer drive detection of Eurasian lynx (Lynx lynx) by camera traps in northern Sweden

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

   Author : Pablo Del Rio; [2022]
   Keywords : eurasian lynx; lynx lynx; camera trapping; large carnivore monitoring; västerbotten; habitat preference; reindeer predation;

   Abstract : As all large carnivores in Europe, the Eurasian lynx’s presence in a landscape now dominated by human activities often leads to conflictual situations and management challenges. To overcome these issues, different monitoring programs are developed all over Europe to assess for the abundance and distribution of this elusive feline. READ MORE

3. 12. Using Gradient Boosting to Identify Pricing Errors in GLM-Based Tariffs for Non-life Insurance

   University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

   Author : Felix Greberg; Andreas Rylander; [2022]
   Keywords : GLM; Gradient Boosting; XGBoost; Non-life insurance; Property Casualty; Rate making; Insurance Tariff; MTPL insurance; Machine learning; Regression trees; Tweedie regression; Credit risk; GLM; Gradient Boosting; XGBoost; Skadeförsäkring; Prissättning; Försäkringstariff; Trafikförsäkring; Regressionsträd; Maskininlärning; Tweedie-regression; Kreditrisk;

   Abstract : Most non-life insurers and many creditors use regressions, more specifically Generalized Linear Models (GLM), to price their liabilities. One limitation with GLMs is that interactions between predictors are handled manually, which makes finding interactions a tedious and time-consuming task. READ MORE

4. 13. Maternal behaviour of the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) : Den use, post-denning behaviour, position success rate, home range size and daily movement

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Olivia Pålsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Cub development; daily movement; den; den use; denning behaviours; home range size; Panthera uncia; position success rate; post-denning; reproductive behaviours; snow leopard;

   Abstract : Knowledge about a species’ reproductive parameters such as breeding behaviours is a vital building block for essential conservation actions, especially for endangered species. Despite this, there is a considerable knowledge gap about the snow leopard (Panthera uncia) maternal behaviours, as well as the timing of den independence for the cubs. READ MORE

5. 14. Auditing the Moral Bounds of Al Systems : An Implementation of the Glass-box's Observation Stage

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Mauricio Byrd Victorica; [2022]
   Keywords : Artificial intelligence; Ethics; Auditing; Artificiell intelligens; Etik; Revision;

   Abstract : Automated and assisted decision-making has become prevalent across a myriad of domains, often including sensitive and critical tasks where guarantees regarding the operation of artificially intelligent systems from an ethical standpoint become essential. Different parties have made efforts to develop guidelines to establish general ethical requirements these systems should comply with. READ MORE

6. 15. Evaluation of bonding and maternal behaviours in cattle : swedish dairy cows in a cow-calf contact system

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Elin Svensson; [2022]
   Keywords : cow-calf contact; cow-calf bonding; maternal behaviours; preference test; dairy production;

   Abstract : In today’s commercial dairy production, it is common practice to separate the cow and calf a few hours after parturition. There is, however, increased interest from both farmers and consumers, to keep the cow and calf together for a longer period while still maintaining dairy production, because it is perceived as more animal friendly. READ MORE