Essays about: "a priori power"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words a priori power.

  1. 1. Technocracy and its Critics : Scientists’ attitudes about technocracy, democracy and their role in society

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Gustaf Westin; [2023]
    Keywords : Technocracy; democracy; expert rule; expertise; science; the scientific community;

    Abstract : The theoretical conflict between democracy and technocracy (rule by those with knowledge or skill) is an issue of ever-present interest in political science and democratic theory. In recent decades, much scholarship has shown that the influence of science and scientists over politics has grown more and more significant, in different ways. READ MORE

  3. 2. Installation of cables for monitoring purposes in the ground by using Horizontal Directional Drilling

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Teknisk geologi; Lunds universitet/Väg- och vattenbyggnad (CI)

    Author : Eduardo Garcia Cañas; [2022]
    Keywords : HDD; Earth Embankment Dam; Resistivity; ERT; IP; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The median age for Swedish earth embankment dams is about 60 years. Due to its longevity, one of the major concerns is the internal erosion causing increased seepage through the dam, which ultimately may increases the risk for dam failure. To meet this challenge, there is a need for improved monitoring methods. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Impotency of Post Hoc Power

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Hugo Sebyhed; Emma Gunnarsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Hypothesis testing; statistical inference; retrospective power; observed power; a posteriori power; a priori power; true power;

    Abstract : In this thesis, we hope to dispel some confusion regarding the so-called post hoc power, i.e. power computed making the assumption that the estimated sample effect is equal to the population effect size. In previous research, it has been shown that post hoc power is a function of the p-value, making it redundant as a tool of analysis. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Local Effect of Oil on Women's Employment and Empowerment - Evidence from Africa

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Nadja Friedl; Sailee Sakhardande; [2019]
    Keywords : Local Impact of Natural Resources; Oil; Employment; Female Empowerment; Africa;

    Abstract : Does oil extraction impact local communities in developing countries? The socio-economic ramifications of oil extraction on the local population are not clear a priori. Recent evidence pointing towards a gender-differential impact of natural resources motivates an analysis focused on women. READ MORE

  6. 5. Generating synthetic data through Hidden Markov Models

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

    Author : Jaime Ferrando Huertas; [2018]
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    Abstract : Machine learning has becoming a trending topic in the last years, being now one of the most demanding careers in computer science. This growing has led to more complex models capable of driving a car or cancer detection, however this models improvements are also thanks to the improvements in computational power. READ MORE