Essays about: "delayed acceptance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words delayed acceptance.

  1. 1. Delayed-acceptance approximate Bayesian computation Markov chain Monte Carlo: faster simulation using a surrogate model

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för matematiska vetenskaper

    Author : Andrea Krogdal; [2020-01-09]
    Keywords : ABC; MCMC; delayed acceptance; DA; surrogate model;

    Abstract : The thesis introduces an innovative way of decreasing the computational cost of approximate Bayesian computation (ABC) simulations when implemented via Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC). Bayesian inference has enjoyed incredible success since the beginning of 1990’s thanks to the re-discovery of MCMC procedures, and the availability of performing personal computers. READ MORE

  3. 2. Effects of Failure Severity, Robot Embodiment, and Personality Traits in Interactions with Faulty Robots

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

    Author : Olle Wallberg; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In modern society, voice-based systems intended to assist humans in day-to-day tasks are populating both industrial and domestic environments. This increasing use of robots is making users more likely to be exposed to robot failures, often requiring costly human intervention. READ MORE

  4. 3. Fracking : is it worth the risk?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Jonte From; [2017]
    Keywords : fracking; unconventional gas development; shale gas; environmental risks;

    Abstract : This review aims to summarize the current knowledge about the environmental impacts and risks about fracking and to answer the question if, on the whole, it is worth it? Peer-reviewed articles mainly from the database “Web of Science” were used. The world’s fossil fuels are rapidly running out and new sources of energy are required. READ MORE

  5. 4. Technical and Economic Impacts of the First Coal-fired Power Station in Sri Lanka

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för bygg- energi- och miljöteknik

    Author : Kotte Hevage Eranga Hirosh Jayarathna; [2015]
    Keywords : inertia; stability; economy; lessons; coal;

    Abstract : The first coal-fired power plant in Sri Lanka was successfully connected to the national grid in year 2011. The proposal of implementing coal-fired power plants in Sri Lanka has been appearing in power sector master plans since year 1985. READ MORE

  6. 5. An Expansion of International Criminal Law to Include the Crime of Terrorism

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Cherise Crowe; [2013]
    Keywords : Terrorism; International Criminal Law; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : We have cause to regret that a legal concept of terrorism was ever inflicted upon us. The term is imprecise; it is ambiguous and above all, it serves no legal purpose. The preceding quote by the late R.R. READ MORE