Essays about: "thesis paper on Mathematics"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 33 essays containing the words thesis paper on Mathematics.

  1. 16. Using supervised learning methods to predict the stop duration of heavy vehicles.

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Emiel Oldenkamp; [2020]
    Keywords : Mathematics; Applied Mathematics; Machine Learning; Supervised Learning; Regression; Linear Learner; Linear Regression; K-Nearest neighbors; Extreme Gradient Boosting; XGBoost; AWS SageMaker; Scania; Data Science; Data Analysis;

    Abstract : In this thesis project, we attempt to predict the stop duration of heavy vehicles using data based on GPS positions collected in a previous project. All of the training and prediction is done in AWS SageMaker, and we explore possibilities with Linear Learner, K-Nearest Neighbors and XGBoost, all of which are explained in this paper. READ MORE

  3. 17. Diophantine Approximation and Dynamical Systems

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematik LTH

    Author : Antony Lee; [2020]
    Keywords : diophantine approximation; continued fractions; sturmian sequences; hyperbolic geometry; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : The subject of diophantine approximation is a classical mathematic problem, as old as it is well studied. There are many different texts describing its connection to more modern areas of study, but few which do so with the aim of exploring the connections themselves. READ MORE

  4. 18. The biodegradable straw - Investigating how enzymes can be used to enhance desired product qualities of drinking devices.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Hanna Liang; Charlotte Parnefjord Gustafsson; [2020]
    Keywords : biodegradable; bioplastics; drinking devices; enzymes; fibre material; PHA; product design; statistical analysis; straws; Mathematics and Statistics;

    Abstract : The increasing production of single-use plastics negatively affects the climate. The resulting plastic ocean debris has fatal consequences to marine life. As a result, the European Parliament has placed a ban on single-use plastics by 2021, making it essential to study sustainable materials for single-use products such as straws. READ MORE

  5. 19. Valuing firms within the utilities sector using regression analysis: : An empirical study of the US and European market

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Nils Åkesson; Ludvig Harting; [2020]
    Keywords : Statistics; applied mathematics; regression analysis; company valuation; utilities; finance; Statistik; tillämpad matematik; regressionsanalys; företagsvärdering; energi; el; gas; vatten; finans;

    Abstract : Valuing a company is an important task in finance, especially before a potential merger or acquisition of a company. It is then of great importance for both parties in a deal to make an accurate estimate of the value of the company. READ MORE

  6. 20. Mathiness and lying : Mathiness in the context of philosophical theories of deception

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för praktisk filosofi

    Author : Nemi Pelgrom; [2020]
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    Abstract : ‘Mathiness’ is a term introduced by Paul Romer in his paper “Mathiness in the Theory of Economic Growth”. It is referring to a phenomenon in the research area of economic growth; where it is common for researchers to add mathematical material into their published works, in a way that is not scientifically sound. READ MORE