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Simula SpringerBriefs on Computing eBook Series

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  • Time Predictions

    Understanding and Avoiding Unrealism in Project Planning and Everyday Life

    by Torleif Halkjelsvik, Magne Jørgensen ...
    Series Book 5 - Simula SpringerBriefs on Computing
    This book is published open access under a CC BY 4.0 license.Predicting the time needed to complete a project, task or daily activity can be difficult and people frequently underestimate how long an activity will take. This book sheds light on why and when this happens, what we should do to avoid it and how to give more realistic time predictions. It describes methods for predicting time usage in ... Read more

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  • Handbook of Real-World Applications in Modeling and Simulation

    Edited by John A. Sokolowski, Catherine M. Banks ...
    Series Book 2 - Wiley Series in Operations Research and Management Science
    Introduces various modeling and simulation methods and paradigms that are used to explain and solve the predominant challenges facing societyHandbook of Real-World Applications in Modeling and Simulation provides a thorough explanation of modeling and simulation in the most useful, current, and predominant applied areas of transportation, homeland security, medicine, operational research, military ... Read more

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  • Statistics for Sensory and Consumer Science

    by Oliver Tomic, Per Bruun Brockhoff, Tormod Næs ...
    As we move further into the 21st Century, sensory and consumer studies continue to develop, playing an important role in food science and industry. These studies are crucial for understanding the relation between food properties on one side and human liking and buying behaviour on the other.This book by a group of established scientists gives a comprehensive, up-to-date overview of the most common ... Read more

    $134.00 USD

  • Best-Worst Scaling

    Theory, Methods and Applications

    by Jordan J. Louviere, Terry N. Flynn, A. A. J. Marley ...
    Best-worst scaling (BWS) is an extension of the method of paired comparison to multiple choices that asks participants to choose both the most and the least attractive options or features from a set of choices. It is an increasingly popular way for academics and practitioners in social science, business, and other disciplines to study and model choice. This book provides an authoritative and ... Read more

    $73.79 USD

  • Handbook of Safety Principles

    Edited by Sven Ove Hansson, Jan-Erik Holmberg, Carl Rollenhagen, Niklas Möller ...
    Series Book 9 - Wiley Series in Operations Research and Management Science
    Presents recent breakthroughs in the theory, methods, and applications of safety and risk analysis for safety engineers, risk analysts, and policy makersSafety principles are paramount to addressing structured handling of safety concerns in all technological systems. This handbook captures and discusses the multitude of safety principles in a practical and applicable manner. It is organized by ... Read more

    $138.00 USD

  • Scenario Analysis in Risk Management

    Theory and Practice in Finance

    by Bertrand K. Hassani ...
    Series series Economics and Finance (R0)
    This book focuses on identifying and explaining the key determinants of scenario analysis in the context of operational risk, stress testing and systemic risk, as well as management and planning. Each chapter presents alternative solutions to perform reliable scenario analysis. The author also provides technical notes and describes applications and key characteristics for each of the solutions. In ... Read more

    $89.09 USD

  • SUPPLEMENT I: Quantum Decision making and Problem Solving

    Supplement I for One Thought Experiment: TIME is A Quantum System of Clocks & Anti-Clocks

    by eli yecheskel ...
    The supplement I is the scientific foundation for any decision making and problem solving environment. There is a universal coordinate system in which all parameters for a decision or a problem are represented for the purpose of evaluating outcomes, any outcomes. Why qQuantum: because it is Time based. ... Read more

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  • Game Theory for Data Science

    Eliciting Truthful Information

    by Boi Faltings, Goran Radanovic, Ronald Brachman, Peter Stone ...
    Series series Synthesis Lectures on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
    Intelligent systems often depend on data provided by information agents, for example, sensor data or crowdsourced human computation. Providing accurate and relevant data requires costly effort that agents may not always be willing to provide. Thus, it becomes important not only to verify the correctness of data, but also to provide incentives so that agents that provide high-quality data are ... Read more

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    What Can Be Learned From the Past 50 Years

    by Peter J. Huber ...
    Series Book 874 - Wiley Series in Probability and Statistics
    This book explores the many provocative questions concerning the fundamentals of data analysis. It is based on the time-tested experience of one of the gurus of the subject matter. Why should one study data analysis? How should it be taught? What techniques work best, and for whom? How valid are the results? How much data should be tested? Which machine languages should be used, if used at all? ... Read more

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  • Artificial Intelligence for Finance Executives

    The AI revolution, from industry trends and case studies to algorithms and concepts

    by Alexis Besse ...
    We often hear that AI is revolutionising the financial sector, like no other technology has done before. This book looks beyond these clichés and explores all aspects of this transformation at a deep level. It spells out a vision for the future and answers many questions that are routinely ignored.What do we mean by Artificial Intelligence in finance? How do we move past the myths and ... Read more

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  • Risk Management and System Safety

    by Leonam dos Santos Guimarães ...
    This is a comprehensive and authoritarian book on the critical subject that various industrial, technological, managerial and social sectors are trying to find solution for. The ever evolving technology constantly places a new set of Risk and Safefy challange. The book address the concepts and models required to address this growing need of System Safety. ... Read more

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