Browsing by Subject "Regression"
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An analysis of the poor's demand patterns during rising prices : the case of Bophelong
(North-West University, 2012)This study investigated the demand patterns of poor households during a period of rising prices. Focus was on three main constructs namely the poor, rising prices and the demand patterns. The study was on Bophelong, a ... -
Bias and variance reduction procedures in non-parametric regression
(SASA, 2016)The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of three improvement methods on nonparametric kernel regression estimators. The improvement methods are applied to the Nadaraya-Watson estimator with cross-validation ... -
Comparing generalised additive neural networks with decision trees and alternating conditional expectations
(North-West University, 2008)In this dissertation generalised additive neural networks (GANNs), decision trees and alternating conditional expectations (ACE) are studied and compared as computerised techniques in the field of predictive data mining. ... -
Determination of the factors affecting the food security status of households in Bophelong, South Africa
(Clute Institute [for academic research], 2013)This study investigates the food security status of households in the township of Bophelong, South Africa. The results are based on a household survey using questionnaires. A Logistic regression model was estimated based ... -
Exploring the potential influence of inventory forecasting on profitability
(North-West University (South Africa), 2021)The level of inventory can play a pivotal role in profitability (Simeon & John, 2018). Therefore, is the model used to do inventory forecasting with crucial in any business that carries inventory? Numerous forecasting ... -
On a new method for constructing bootstrap confidence bounds
(North-West University (South Africa), Potchefstroom Campus, 2017)It is well-known that the standard methods for constructing bootstrap confidence bounds or intervals are in many situations not sufficiently accurate, that is, coverage probabilities converge to the nominal level at ... -
On the asymptotic theory of new bootstrap confidence bounds
(IMS, 2018)We propose a new method, based on sample splitting, for constructing bootstrap confidence bounds for a parameter appearing in the regular smooth function model. It has been demonstrated in the literature, for example, ... -
The relationship between poverty and inflation in Sharpeville
(North-West University, 2012)All over the world, the level of poverty is increasing. In South Africa it is mainly concentrated in rural areas and differs significantly from whether considering race, sex, provinces or community areas. This dissertation ... -
Die toepaslikheid van deeltitelheffings in Suid–Afrika
(2011)According to the Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986, levies are assigned according to the size of a unit, in other words a unit’s participation quota. These levies are used to finance a complex’s insurance, common property ...