Essays about: "bias estimation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 94 essays containing the words bias estimation.

  1. 1. Evaluation of the ERA5-Land dataset for estimation of soil moisture in the permafrost region

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Alberta van Gent; [2023]
    Keywords : Soil moisture; ERA5-Land; International Soil Moisture Network ISMN ; permafrost region;

    Abstract : The permafrost region covers a vast area of land surface on the northern hemisphere,storing large amounts of carbon. Unfortunately, climate warming leads to permafrostthaw altering the hydrothermal state of permafrost soils. Due to the remoteness of thepermafrost region, access to field measurements is restricted. READ MORE

  3. 2. Cost Overrun in Swedish Infrastructure Transport Projects : An Analysis of Cost Overrun in Swedish Infratructure Transport Projects between 2010-2022

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Nationalekonomi

    Author : Edwin Sjögren; Jacob Norgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Cost Overrun; Infrastructure Transport Projects; Swedish Infrastructure; Behavioral Economics; Optimism Bias; Strategic Misrepresentation; Cost Estimation; Forecasting;

    Abstract : Cost Overrun is something that plagues infrastructure projects, both in Sweden and globally. The repercussion of it can be severe since it not only hurts the public’s perception of how the public authorities manage and allocates its resources, but also due to the immense opportunity costs that arise when the increased costs need to be covered. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Holistic Framework for Analyzing the Reliability of IoT Devices

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

    Author : Leonardo Manca; [2023]
    Keywords : Canvas Learning Management System; Docker containers; Performance tuning Performance tuning; Internet of Things IoT ; Reliability; Failure rate; Availability; Comprehensive framework; IoT architecture; Failure modes; Reliability Block Diagram RBD ; Prestandajustering; Sakernas internet IoT ; Tillförlitlighet; Felfrekvens; Tillgänglighet; Heltäckande ramverk; IoT-arkitektur; Felfunktioner; Till-förlitlighetsblockdiagram RBD Canvas Lärplattform; Dockerbehållare; Prestandajustering;

    Abstract : In the rapidly evolving landscape of the Internet of Things (IoT), ensuring consistency and reliability becomes a top priority for a seamless user experience. In many instances, reliability is assessed through Quality of Service (QoS) metrics, sidelining traditional reliability metrics that thrive on time-dependent failure rates. READ MORE

  5. 4. Hitting the Target: An Analysis of Inflation Targeting Policies

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Elin Roslund; Victoria Benckert; [2023]
    Keywords : Inflation Target; Inflation; Generalized Synthetic Control Method; Discretion; Taylor Rule;

    Abstract : Acknowledging that world inflation reached its highest levels in decades in 2022, this paper investigates how the adoption of an inflation targeting regime has affected the inflation level and the inflation variability for a sample of five advanced economies from 1980 until the end of 2020. This paper discusses the implications of inflation targets in relation to the relative output growth across inflation targeting and non-inflation targeting economies to further contribute to the debate about its efficacy. READ MORE

  6. 5. Estimating the Impact of Website Changes on Conversion Rates

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Statistiska institutionen

    Author : Jan Jarco; [2023]
    Keywords : website design; causal inference; observational study; average treatment effects; double machine learning; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This study sought to evaluate the historical impact of changes to an ordering page of an online travel agency on its conversion rates. Data gathered from the website over a year, detailing aspects such as travel dates, prices, itineraries, number of passengers, travel time, and carriers, was analyzed. READ MORE