Essays about: "imputation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 45 essays containing the word imputation.
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1. Predicting True Sepsis and Culture-positive Sepsis in Intensive Care Unit with Machine Learning Techniques
University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistikAbstract : 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
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2. What difference does a week make? : An empirical analysis evaluating the effect of induction of labor in gestational week 41 among births in Sweden
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionenAbstract : This thesis examines the relationship between gestational age and stillbirths, focusing on the effect of maternal age. Prolonged pregnancies have been associated with an increased risk of stillbirth, prompting the exploration of labor induction as a preventive measure. READ MORE
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3. An Empirical Investigation of The Effect of Proxy Response and The Merits of Its Remedial Measures
University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för information och teknikAbstract : In the event of missing data, substitution of data from proxy sources are usually considered a very useful alternative when available to avoid the problem of missingness. Nonetheless, research has also shown that this approach often induces “response bias”. READ MORE
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4. Exploratory analysis of immunological responses in wild and laboratory mice
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskapAbstract : The use of mice as a model organism in biomedical research is widespread due to their similarities with humans in anatomy and physiology. However, the genetic isolation of inbred strains from natural populations raises concerns about the reliability of these models. READ MORE
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5. Improving Missing Data Imputation using Generative Adversarial Network-based Methods
University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistikAbstract : In a modern context, organizations increasingly rely on data analysis and the importance of data quality have accordingly become even more crucial. In this context, missing values pose a significant challenge compromising the utility of the data. READ MORE