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Legend: = Applied Session, = Theme Session, = Presenter
Colorado Convention Center = “CC”, Hyatt = “HY”

453 Wed, 8/6/08, 2:00 PM - 3:50 PM CC-F Lobby
Contributed Poster Presentations - Contributed - Poster Presentations
Biometrics Section, Biopharmaceutical Section, Section on Bayesian Statistical Science, Section on Quality and Productivity, Section on Risk Analysis, Section on Statistics and the Environment, Section on Statistics in Sports
Organizer(s): John Castelloe, SAS Institute Inc.
Chair(s): John Castelloe, SAS Institute Inc.
Poster Topic: Bayesian statistics, hierarchical models:
62: Bayesian Inference on Relative Risk Incorporating Multiple Covariates — Qianqiu Li, Wyeth Research; Yonggang Zhao, Wyeth Research
63: Bayesian Data Assimilation for Parameter Estimation in Hydrological SystemsDarl D. Flake, II, Utah State University; Mevin B. Hooten, Utah State University; Luis A. Bastidas, Utah State University
64: Bayesian Nonparametric Polya Tree Mixture Models with Application to Random Effects Meta-AnalysisAdam Branscum, University of Kentucky; Timothy Hanson, The University of Minnesota
65: A Bayesian Bivariate Random-Effects Meta-Analysis for Two Correlated Outcomes Using Individual Patient Data — Ying Yang, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company; Kao-Tai Tsai, Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
66: Assessing Local Model Fit in Bayesian Regression Models Using the Partitioned Deviance Information CriterionDavid Wheeler, Emory University; Lance Waller, Emory University; DeMarc A. Hickson, University of Mississippi Medical Center
67: Bayesian Objective Testing of Hardy-Weinberg EquilibriumBrenda Betancourt, University of Puerto Rico; Maria E. Perez, University of Puerto Rico
68: A Sequential Bayesian Approach to Distributed Source Localization in Wireless Sensor NetworksSoma Dhavala, Texas A&M University; Rajesh Talluri, Texas A&M University; Aleksandar Dogandzic, Iowa State University
Poster Topic: Environmetrics, ecology, agriculture, wildlife management:
69: It Really Is Getting WarmerJun Lu, Texas Tech University; Anton Kliewer, Texas Tech University; Clyde Martin, Texas Tech University
70: Are We Getting More Rain?Anton Kliewer, Texas Tech University; Clyde Martin, Texas Tech University
71: Comparison of Soil Temperatures at Agricola and Pascagoula, MSMadhuri S. Mulekar, University of South Alabama; Sytske Kimball, University of South Alabama; Jacob V. Sowell, University of South Alabama
72: Generalized Linear Modeling Approach to Stochastic Weather GeneratorsEva M. Furrer, National Center for Atmospheric Research; Richard W. Katz, National Center for Atmospheric Research
73: Association Between Fine Indoor Particulate Pollution and Pulmonary FunctionRobert L. James, Rho, Inc.; Agustin Calatroni, Rho, Inc.; Herman Mitchell, Rho, Inc.
74: Estimating Limit of Detection in BioassayChangjian Jiang, Monsanto Company
75: An International Comparison of Drinking Water RegulationsEric Guttorp, University of Washington; Peter Guttorp, University of Washington; Duru Altug, University of Washington
76: An Adaptive Sampling Procedure for Estimating Heavy Metal Pollutants of Ground Water from SoilIsmaila A. Adeleke, University of Lagos; Ray Okafor, University of Lagos; Ebeneezer O. Esan, University of Lagos; Kehinde Olayinka, University of Lagos; Aderonke Oyeyiola, University of Lagos; Anthanasius Opara, University of Laos
77: A Bootstrap Model for Estimating the Concentration of Some Heavy Metals To Determine Contaminant Risk to Ground Water from SoilRay Okafor, University of Lagos; Ismaila A. Adeleke, University of Lagos; Ebeneezer O. Esan, University of Lagos; Kehinde Olayinka, University of Lagos; Aderonke Oyeyiola, University of Lagos; Shakirudeen Odunuga, University of Lagos; Dallah Hamadu, University of Lagos
78: Optimization of Nonlinear Parameters Used To Model Rice DryingAndy Mauromoustakos, University of Arkansas; Terry Siebenmorgen, University of Arkansas; Vir Gayanilo, University of Arkansas; Rasty Bautista, University of Arkansas
79: Challenges and Solutions for Assessing the Long-Term (1989-2007) Effects of a Marine Oil Terminal in Alaska on the Marine Sediment EnvironmentArny L. Blanchard, University of Alaska Fairbanks
80: Density Function Solutions of Population Size ModelsJames Matis, Texas A&M University; Thomas Kiffe, Texas A&M University; Timothy Matis, Texas A&M University; Wopke van der Werf, Wageningen University; Alejandro Costamagna, The University of Minnesota; G. Jerry Michels, Jr., Texas A&M University
Poster Topic: QC, operation research, risk assessment:
81: An Improved Method for Retrospective Analysis of Multivariate Individual ObservationsJoe H. Sullivan, Mississippi State University
82: Monitoring Simultaneously the Mean Vector and Covariance Matrix in Process IndustriesJohn C. Young, McNeese State University; Robert L. Mason, Southwest Research Institute; Youn-Min Chou, The University of Texas at San Antonio
83: Using Stepwise Discriminant Analysis as a Post-Hoc Procedure to a Significant Hotelling's T2 Control Chart — Jay Schaffer, University of Northern Colorado; Emily Pollock, University of Northern Colorado
84: Development of Chart Parameters and ARLS for the Expansion of the MEWMS and MEWMV with Individual Observations — Jay Schaffer, University of Northern Colorado; Chad Eshelman, University of Northern Colorado
85: Reduction in Residential Energy ConsumptionSeema Seema, McNeese State University; Rebekah A. Griffith, McNeese State University; D. John Griffith, Jr., McNeese State University
86: Start-Up Demonstration Tests Using Scans and Intermediate Performance LevelsWilliam S. Griffith, University of Kentucky; Michelle Smith, Eastern Kentucky University; Ken Dutch, Eastern Kentucky University
87: Sensitivity to Distance, Baseline Distributions, and Forecast Evaluation in Decision and Risk AnalysisVictor R. Jose, Duke University; Robert Nau, Duke University; Robert Winkler, Duke University
Poster Topic: Sports, art, entertainment:
88: Contracts and Performance in Major League BaseballElaine Allen, Babson College; Julia Seaman, Pomona College
89: Simulating a College Basketball UniverseRobert B. Davis, Miami University
90: SiSSYS: Student Work from a Capstone Course Using Sports Data - Part IRobin Lock, St. Lawrence University; Travis Atkinson, St. Lawrence University; Michael Schuckers, St. Lawrence University
91: SiSSYS: Student Work from a Capstone Course Using Sports Data - Part IITravis Atkinson, St. Lawrence University; Robin Lock, St. Lawrence University; Michael Schuckers, St. Lawrence University
92: Determination and Analysis of Factors Determining the Outcomes of National Football League GamesMark E. Payton, Oklahoma State University; Christopher Cohea, Oklahoma State University
93: Analysis of Motorcycle Grand Prix Lap TimesLeanne Streja, University of California, Los Angeles; Robert E. Weiss, University of California, Los Angeles; Catherine A. Sugar, University of California, Los Angeles
94: A Model of Playing Time for Pitchers in Major League BaseballMichael Greene, Deloitte Consulting, LLP
 

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