Download or read book Practical Approaches to Causal Relationship Exploration written by Jiuyong Li and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-03-02 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This brief presents four practical methods to effectively explore causal relationships, which are often used for explanation, prediction and decision making in medicine, epidemiology, biology, economics, physics and social sciences. The first two methods apply conditional independence tests for causal discovery. The last two methods employ association rule mining for efficient causal hypothesis generation, and a partial association test and retrospective cohort study for validating the hypotheses. All four methods are innovative and effective in identifying potential causal relationships around a given target, and each has its own strength and weakness. For each method, a software tool is provided along with examples demonstrating its use. Practical Approaches to Causal Relationship Exploration is designed for researchers and practitioners working in the areas of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data mining, and biomedical research. The material also benefits advanced students interested in causal relationship discovery.
Download or read book Causal Discovery from Relational Data written by Sanghack Lee and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discovery of causal relationships from observational and experimental data is a central problem with applications across multiple areas of scientific endeavor. There has been considerable progress over the past decades on algorithms for eliciting causal relationships through a set of conditional independence queries from data. Much of this work assumes that the data instances are independent and identically distributed (iid). However, in many real-world applications, because the underlying data exhibits a relational structure of the sort that is modeled in practice by an entity-relationship model, the iid assumption is violated. Motivated by the limitations of traditional approaches to learning causal relationships from relational data, a relational causal model is recently introduced. The key idea behind the relational causal model is that a cause and its effects are in a direct or indirect relationship that is reflected in the relational data. Traditional approaches for reasoning with and learning causal models from iid data cannot be trivially applied in the relational setting. Against this background, this dissertation investigates a set of closely related research problems having to do with causal inference with relational data: (i) characterizing the conditional independence relations that hold in a given relational causal model, (ii) sound and complete learning of the structure of a relational causal model using an independence oracle, (iii) measuring the strength of conditional dependence and testing conditional independence among relational variables from relational data, and (iv) robustly learning the structure of a relational causal model from relational data.
Download or read book Technoscientific Research written by Roman Z. Morawski and published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG. This book was released on 2024-06-04 with total page 658 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike the bulk majority of publications on philosophy of science and research ethics, which are authored by professional philosophers and intended for philosophers, this book has been written by a research practitioner and intended for research practitioners. It is distinctive by its integrative approach to methodological and ethical issues related to research practice, with special emphasis of mathematical modelling and measurement, as well as by attempted application of engineering design methodology to moral decision making. It is also distinctive by more than 200 real-world examples drawn from various domains of science and technology. It is neither a philosophical treaty nor a quick-reference guide. It is intended to encourage young researchers, especially Ph.D. students, to deeper philosophical reflection over research practice. They are not expected to have any philosophical background, but encouraged to consult indicated sources of primary information and academic textbooks containing syntheses of information from primary sources. This book can be a teaching aid for students attending classes aimed at identification of methodological and ethical issues related to technoscientific research, followed by introduction to the methodology of analysing dilemmas arising in this context.
Download or read book Parallel Computing Technologies written by Victor Malyshkin and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-08-14 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 17th International Conference on Parallel Computing Technologies, PaCT 2023, held in Astana, Kazakhstan, during August 21-25, 2023. The 15 full papers included in this book were carefully reviewed and selected from 23 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: automatic programming and program tuning; frameworks and services; algorithms; and distributed systems management.
Download or read book Trends and Applications in Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining written by Mohadeseh Ganji and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-12-11 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book constitutes the thoroughly refereed post-workshop proceedings at PAKDD Workshops 2018, held in conjunction with the 22nd Pacific-Asia Conference on Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining, PAKDD 2018, in Melbourne, Australia, in June 2018. The 32 revised papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 46 submissions. The workshops affiliated with PAKDD 2018 include: Workshop on Big Data Analytics for Social Computing, BDASC, Australasian Workshop on Machine Learning for Cyber-security, ML4Cyber, Workshop on Biologically-inspired Techniques for Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining, BDM, Pacific Asia Workshop on Intelligence and Security Informatics, PAISI, and Workshop on Data Mining for Energy Modeling and Optimization, DaMEMO.
Download or read book Exploring Cognitive Buddhism written by Dr. Nazir Brelvi and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2020-02-17 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this latest book in the Cognition/Consciousness series, Dr. Brelvi hopes to reconcile the various scientific and religious thoughts in order to seek new and innovative answers to the age-old questions that have been lingering in our social consciousness since the ancient Egyptian, Greek and Hindu mythologies.
Download or read book Theory and Methods in Sociology written by John Hughes and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2017-09-16 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers a guide to sociology that explores its theoretical and methodological dimensions. Aiming to provide the reader with a sense of the reasoned character of the discipline, it traces how different theories and methods relate to one another, exploring the particular problems they spawn and the debates that have arisen in response.
Download or read book Exploring Intercultural Communication written by Zhu Hua and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-07-17 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring Intercultural Communication investigates the role of language in intercultural communication, paying particular attention to the interplay between cultural diversity and language practice. This second edition increases and updates the coverage on emerging key topics, including symbolic power, communicative turbulence, conversational inequality, stereotypes, racism, Nationality and Ethnicity talk and the impact and role of technology in intercultural communication. Including global examples from a range of genres, this book is an indispensable resource for students taking language and intercultural communication modules within applied linguistics, TESOL, education or communication studies courses.
Download or read book Exploring the Association Between Military Base Neighborhood Characteristics and Soldiers and Airmen s Outcomes written by Sarah Opal Meadows and published by Rand Corporation. This book was released on 2013 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This report explores the applicability of neighborhood theory and social indicators research to understanding the quality of life in and around military bases. It also highlights gaps in neighborhood study methodology that need to be addressed in future research. Finally, it outlines how a more in-depth neighborhood analysis of military installations could be conducted.
Download or read book New Insights Into Prostate Cancer New Biomarkers Molecular Mechanisms and Therapeutic Approaches written by Anna Perri and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2024-08-05 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men, and prognosis varies with age, ethnicity, genetic background, and stage of progression. Disease progression that has been observed in a substantial proportion of patients despite androgen ablation, can arise from many factors, such as the presence of cells that are resistant de novo or acquire resistance induced by androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) or androgen receptor antagonists.
Download or read book Handbook of Research Methods in International Relations written by Huddleston, R. J. and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2022-08-05 with total page 801 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing together international experts on research methods in International Relations (IR), this Handbook answers the complex practical questions for those approaching a new research topic for the first time. Innovative in its approach, it considers the art of IR research as well as the science, offering diverse perspectives on current research methods and emerging developments in the field.
Download or read book Clinical Pain Management Practice and Procedures written by Harald Breivik and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2008-09-26 with total page 744 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Largely reorganised and much expanded in this second edition, Practice and Procedures brings together in a single volume general methods of pain assessment and presents the wide range of therapies that can be provided by a range of health care disciplines. Authored by a multidisciplinary team of experts, chapters can stand alone for readers looking
Download or read book Research Methods in Pharmacy Practice written by Zubin Austin and published by Elsevier Health Sciences. This book was released on 2018-02-21 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a comprehensive guide to applying research methods to practice problems. It uses case-based examples and activities rooted in practice to support development of knowledge, skills, and confidence in applying evidence-based research methods. An array of different methodologies and qualitative/quantitative methods are described. Examples of topics include distinction between methodologies and methods, ethics protocols, as well as design/implementation/data analysis/interpretation of findings using methods such as surveys, interviews, focus groups, observational research, database mining, text and document analysis, quality improvement (PDSA cycles), economic (cost/benefit) evaluations. Perfect for MPharm students doing their research thesis, but relevant to all bioscience students undertaking research projects. Use of pharmacy practice case examples (in community, hospital, ambulatory, primary care and other settings) throughout. Examples of how to tackle a research question from different perspectives, e.g. which is the best way to answer each question and why. Inter-professional practice and research emphasized. Self-assessment and self-reflection questions to help readers confirm their understanding/learning. A one-stop research-method teaching resource for faculty.
Download or read book What Matters in a Research to Practice Cycle written by Christine Grima-Farrell and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-09-07 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book introduces a comprehensive RTP Model that reframes research to practice knowledge and inclusive education philosophy to promote the sustained use of research to promote and enhance meaningful education for all students.
Download or read book Transdisciplinary Teaching and Technological Integration for Improved Learning Case Studies and Practical Approaches written by Kumar, Rajendra and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-08-14 with total page 448 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the modern era of research, the significance of transdisciplinary and multidisciplinary approaches in enhancing higher education learning outcomes cannot be overlooked. These approaches break down traditional academic silos, fostering a more holistic and interconnected understanding of complex problems. By integrating diverse perspectives and methodologies, they promote critical thinking, creativity, and innovation among students. Educators and institutions must embrace and implement transdisciplinary teaching and technological integration to prepare students for the demands of the future and drive meaningful advancements in education. Transdisciplinary Teaching and Technological Integration for Improved Learning: Case Studies and Practical Approaches embodies a commitment to these approaches, incorporating three cyclical activitiesresearch, participation, and actionthat collaboratively seek answers to practical questions through features of participatory and situational research. The book explores problem identification, action planning, observation collection, and behavioral data analysis. Covering topics such as artificial intelligence tools, higher education institutions, and university student satisfaction, this book is an excellent resource for higher education faculty, academic administrators, curriculum developers, educational technology specialists, researchers, and more.
Download or read book Advances in Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining written by João Gama and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-05-09 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 3-volume set LNAI 13280, LNAI 13281 and LNAI 13282 constitutes the proceedings of the 26th Pacific-Asia Conference on Advances in Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining, PAKDD 2022, which was held during May 2022 in Chengdu, China. The 121 papers included in the proceedings were carefully reviewed and selected from a total of 558 submissions. They were organized in topical sections as follows: Part I: Data Science and Big Data Technologies, Part II: Foundations; and Part III: Applications.
Download or read book The SAGE Handbook of Evaluation written by Ian Shaw and published by SAGE. This book was released on 2006-07-27 with total page 644 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The Handbook succeeds in capturing and presenting evaluation's extensive knowledge base within a global context. In so doing it provides a useful, coherent, and definitive benchmark on the field's diverse and dynamic purposes, practices, theories, approaches, issues, and challenges for the 21st century. The Handbook is an essential reference and map for any serious evaluation practitioner, scholar, and student anywhere in the world." - Michael Quinn Patton, author of Utilization-Focused Evaluation In this comprehensive handbook, an examination of the complexities of contemporary evaluation contributes to the ongoing dialogue that arises in professional efforts to evaluate people-related programs, policies, and practices. The SAGE Handbook of Evaluation is a unique and authoritative resource consisting of 25 chapters covering a range of evaluation theories and techniques in a single, accessible volume. With contributions from world-leading figures in their fields overseen by an eminent international editorial board, this handbook is an extensive and user-friendly resource organized in four coherent sections: Role and Purpose of Evaluation in Society Evaluation as a Social Practice The Practice of Evaluation Domains of Evaluation Practice The SAGE Handbook of Evaluation is written for practicing evaluators, academics, advanced postgraduate students, and evaluation clients and offers a definitive, benchmark statement on evaluation theory and practice for the first decade of the 21st century.
