Essays about: "Variable"

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1. 1. Does industry survey data improve GDP forecasting?

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Oscar Andersson; Ludvig Fornstedt; [2024-03-06]
   Keywords : Bayesian; BVAR; Forecasting; GDP; survey data;

   Abstract : This study assesses the integration of industry survey data into Bayesian Vector Auto Regressive (BVAR) models for GDP forecasting in Sweden. Analyzing a combination of macro economic indicators, CPI and unemployment rates, with survey data from NIER, it explores the effects of different variable combinations on the forecasting ability of different models. READ MORE

3. 2. The Price of Power: A quantitative study of price elasticity of demand during high electricity prices in Southern Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Joel Berg; Lisa Johnsson; [2024-02-12]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Unprecedentedly high electricity prices became a pressing issue for consumers in 2021-2022, causing political debate and shedding light on the hourly electricity prices. Out of the four Swedish electricity areas created to facilitate an effective electricity market, this thesis will focus on SE3 and SE4 in the South of Sweden, which experienced the highest prices in 2021-2022. READ MORE

4. 3. Working Hours for First Responders - A comparative analysis of the implementation of Directive 2003/88/EC in Sweden and Denmark

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

   Author : Agnes Enterman; Emmy Elfvelin; [2024]
   Keywords : Labour law; Working Time Directive 2003 88 EC; rest periods; on-call; stand-by; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : This essay delves into the implementation of EU Directive 2003/88/EC on working time in Sweden and Denmark, with a specific focus on rest periods for firefighters and ambulance personnel. Analysing both national legislation and collective agreements due to the robust labour market system in both countries, the essay seeks to comprehend Sweden's response to criticism from the European Commission in 2023 and proposes strategies for improvement. READ MORE

5. 4. Predicting True Sepsis and Culture-positive Sepsis in Intensive Care Unit with Machine Learning Techniques

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

   Author : Zeyuan Wu; [2024]
   Keywords : Machine Learning; Diagnosis of Sepsis; XGBoost; Logistic Regression; Mathematics and Statistics;

   Abstract : Sepsis, a serious medical condition often leading to patients requiring intensive care, has prompted numerous scientists to employ mathematical techniques to aid in its diagnosis. This thesis uses logistic regression and a machine learning technique, XGBoost, to predict true sepsis (as opposed to sepsis mimics) and culture-positive sepsis (among true sepsis) in critical care using blood test results, physiological measurements and other patient characteristics. READ MORE

6. 5. Using artificial intelligence to improvetime estimation for project management

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Signaler och system

   Author : Marcus Bonnedahl; [2024]
   Keywords : time estimation; ai; machine learning; project management;

   Abstract : Time estimation is an important aspect in project management. Failure to make accurateestimates can lead to large consequences. Despite this, humans tend to make fairly inaccurateestimates when tasked to, often underestimating the time something will take substantially. READ MORE