Essays about: "confidence judgements"

Found 3 essays containing the words confidence judgements.

  1. 1. Parametric Optimization of Foundation Improvements with RC Slabs on Piles

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Oliver Kling; Nils Dahlman; [2019]
    Keywords : Parametric Design; Parametric Optimization; Concrete Structures; Reinforced Concrete; Foundation Improvements;

    Abstract : Parametric design has proven to be a powerful tool for structural engineers to find innovativesolutions to complex problems more effectively compared to conventional methods. Theflexibility off parametric design is immense since all types of structures depend on a range ofparameters that can be isolated, controlled and altered. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Probabilistic Re-assesment of the Index of New Cars’ Climate Impact : Benefits of Biofuels in Sweden

    University essay from Institutionen för naturvetenskap, NV

    Author : Nils Lübbe; [2011]
    Keywords : biofuel; ethanol; greenhouse gas; probabilistic assessment; fife-cycle assessment; uncertainty analysis;

    Abstract : Introduction: The index of new cars’ climate impact (Trafikverket 2010) calculated a reduction factor to quantify the positive impact of renewable fuels on CO2 emissions for new cars in Sweden 2009. Although uncertainty for many input parameters is acknowledged, all calculations were made with point estimates. READ MORE

  4. 3. Does correction for guessing improve the realism in absolute and relative frequency judgements?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för psykologi

    Author : Tom-Olof Romu; [2005]
    Keywords : realism; metacognition; frequency judgements; confidence judgements; metakognition; calibration research; Psychology; Psykologi; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The present study investigated the effects of three factors on the level of realism in frequency judgements. These factors were: Instruction (No correction for guessing/Correction for guessing), Format (whether the frequency judgements were made in terms of absolute numbers or in percent) and Difficulty level (easy/hard set of questions). READ MORE