2018
Kamper, Francois (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2018-12)
Belief propagation (BP) has been applied as an approximation tool in a variety
of inference problems. BP does not necessarily converge in loopy graphs
and, even if it does, is not guaranteed to provide ...
2017
Ngoy, Mwanabute (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2017-12)
Education in general,
and tertiary education in particular are the engines for sustained
development of a nation. In this line, the Copperbelt University (CBU)
plays a vital role in delivering the ...
2016
Statistical inference of the multiple regression analysis of complex survey data
Luus, Retha (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2016-12)
The quality of the inferences and results put forward from any statistical analysis is directly dependent on the correct method used at the analysis stage. Most survey data analyzed in practice originate from strati ed multistage cluster samples or complex samples ...
2015
Multivariate statistical process evaluation and monitoring for complex chemical processes Rossouw, Ruan Francois (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2015-12)
In this study, the development of an innovative fully integrated process monitoring methodology is presented for a complex chemical facility, originating at the coal feed from different mines up to the ...
2014
The identification and application of common principal components Pepler, Pieter Theo (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2014-12)
When estimating the covariance matrices of two or more populations, the covariance matrices are often assumed to be either equal or completely unrelated. The common principal components (CPC) model ...
2013
Multi-label feature selection with application to musical instrument recognition
Sandrock, Trudie (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2013-12)
An area of data mining and statistics that is currently receiving considerable attention is the field of multi-label learning. Problems in this field are concerned with scenarios where each data case can ...
2012
Bayesian approaches of Markov models embedded in unbalanced panel data
Muller, Christoffel Joseph Brand (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
Multi-state models are used in this dissertation to model panel data, also known as longitudinal or cross-sectional time-series data. These are data sets which include units that are observed across two ...
2011
Statistical inference for inequality measures based on semi-parametric estimators
Kpanzou, Tchilabalo Abozou (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2011-12)
Measures of inequality, also used as measures of concentration or diversity, are very popular in economics and especially in measuring the inequality in income or wealth within a population and ...
2010
Improved estimation procedures for a positive extreme value index
Berning, Thomas Louw (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2010-12)
In extreme value theory (EVT) the emphasis is on extreme (very small or very large) observations. The crucial parameter when making inferences about extreme quantiles, is called the extreme value index ...
2008
Assessing the influence of observations on the generalization performance of the kernel Fisher discriminant classifier
Lamont, Morne Michael Connell (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-12)
Kernel Fisher discriminant analysis (KFDA) is a kernel-based technique that can be used to classify observations of unknown origin into predefined groups. Basically, KFDA can be viewed as a non-linear extension of Fisher's ...
Variable selection for kernel methods with application to binary classification
Oosthuizen, Surette (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2008-03)
The problem of variable selection in binary kernel classification is addressed in this thesis. Kernel methods are fairly recent additions to the statistical toolbox, having originated approximately two decades ago in ...
A framework for estimating risk
Kroon, Rodney Stephen (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2008-03)
We consider the problem of model assessment by risk estimation. Various approaches to risk estimation are considered in a uni ed framework. This a discussion of various complexity dimensions and approaches to obtaining bounds ...
2007
Some statistical aspects of LULU smoothers
Jankowitz, Maria Dorothea (Stellenbosch : University of Stellenbosch, 2007-12)
The smoothing of time series plays a very important role in various practical applications. Estimating the signal and removing the noise is the main goal of smoothing. Traditionally linear smoothers were used, but nonlinear ...
Aspects of model development using regression quantiles and elemental regressions
Ranganai, Edmore (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-03)
It is well known that ordinary least squares (OLS) procedures are sensitive to deviations from the classical Gaussian assumptions (outliers) as well as data aberrations in the design space. The two major ...
2003
Influential data cases when the C-p criterion is used for variable selection in multiple linear regression Uys, Daniel Wilhelm (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2003)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this dissertation we study the influence of data cases when the Cp criterion of Mallows (1973) is used for variable selection in multiple linear regression. The influence is investigated in terms ...
2002
Time series forecasting and model selection in singular spectrum analysis
De Klerk, Jacques (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-11)
Singular spectrum analysis (SSA) originated in the field of Physics. The technique is non-parametric by nature and inter alia finds application in atmospheric sciences, signal processing and recently ...
Edgeworth-corrected small-sample confidence intervals for ratio parameters in linear regression
Binyavanga, Kamanzi-wa (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2002-03)
In this thesis we construct a central confidence interval for a smooth scalar non-linear function of parameter vector f3 in a single general linear regression model Y = X f3 + c. We do this by ...
2001
Extensions of biplot methodology to discriminant analysis with applications of non-parametric principal components Gardner, Sugnet (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2001)
Gower and Hand offer a new perspective on the traditional biplot. This perspective provides a unified approach to principal component analysis (PCA) biplots based on Pythagorean distance; canonical ...
