Essays about: "quantiles"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 essays containing the word quantiles.

  1. 1. Uncertainty Estimation in Radiation Dose Prediction U-Net

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

    Author : Frida Skarf; [2023]
    Keywords : Radiation dose prediction models; U-net; quantile regression; Monte Carlo Dropout; epistemic uncertainty estimation; aleatoric uncertainty estimation; Stråldospredicerande modeller; U-net; kvantilregression; Monte Carlo Dropout; epistemisk osäkerhetsskattning; aletorisk osäkerhetsskattning;

    Abstract : The ability to quantify uncertainties associated with neural network predictions is crucial when they are relied upon in decision-making processes, especially in safety-critical applications like radiation therapy. In this paper, a single-model estimator of both epistemic and aleatoric uncertainties in a regression 3D U-net used for radiation dose prediction is presented. READ MORE

  3. 2. Unionism and Income An analysis of the Right to work laws on wage dispersion in the United States

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Karl Palmgren; [2023]
    Keywords : Right-to-work; Right to work; wage dispersion; Difference in Difference; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : In this thesis, I investigate the effect of introducing Right-to-work laws on wages and the dispersion of wages in the United States, using a staggered Difference in Difference model pioneered by Callaway & Sant’Anna (2021) on wages and individual wage quantiles. Introducing Right-to-work laws appear to have a generally positive effect on wages and wage dispersion for all wages. READ MORE

  4. 3. Institutional Quality and Public Renewable Energy Investments : A panel quantile regression analysis on the effects ofcorruption on the renewable energy transition in middle-income countries

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Filip Halldén; Anna Hultberg; [2023]
    Keywords : quantile regression; panel data; renewable energy investments; public investments; determinants of investments; middle-income countries; corruption;

    Abstract : To avoid the worst effects of climate change, we need to end our reliance on fossil fuels and invest in alternative, renewable sources. Despite making up only 25% of total renewable energy investments, public investment is still vital due to its ability to encourage investments through policy measures and programs. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Great Recession’s Impact on Gender Wage in the Top Quantiles in the US

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)

    Author : Noah Hjelm; [2023]
    Keywords : Gender wage gap; Discrimination; Great recession; Exogenous shock; Quantile regression; Women; Labour market; Wage differentials;

    Abstract : The gender wage gap in the labour market has long been a topic of study, highlighting the disadvantages faced by women in terms of earningscompared to men. This study aims to investigate if the Great Recession had additional impacts on women's earnings differentials. READ MORE

  6. 5. Income, education, and their effects on mental health : A study on individuals aged 50 and over in Europe and Israel

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Marios-Yordanis Popov; [2022]
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    Abstract : The thesis focuses on studying the effect that income and education can have on the mental health of single household individuals aged 50 and over in Europe and Israel. The data used is sourced from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (easySHARE) and includes interviews and observations from 2004 to 2022, being updated frequently. READ MORE