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Keynote Address | Concurrent Sessions | Poster Sessions
Short Courses (full day) | Short Courses (half day) | Tutorials | Practical Computing Demonstrations | Closing General Session with Refreshments
Keynote Address | Concurrent Sessions | Poster Sessions
Short Courses (full day) | Short Courses (half day) | Tutorials | Practical Computing Demonstrations | Closing General Session with Refreshments
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CS01
Business Essentials
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Fri, Feb 19, 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Crystal II |
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| Chair(s): Yaqi Xue, Stony Brook University | ||
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| 9:20 AM |
Business Essentials That You Need to Know Before Starting Your Career as an Independent Statistical Consultant
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Stephen Simon, P.Mean Consulting
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| 10:05 AM |
Moving from Statistical Consultant to Trusted Adviser: What Clients Want
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Michael Latta, YTMBA Research & Consulting Coastal Carolina University
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CS02
Analytic Architecture and Design
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Fri, Feb 19, 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Topaz |
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| Chair(s): Mariangela Guidolin, University of Padua | ||
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| 9:20 AM |
Causality from Observational Data
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Hrishikesh Vinod, Fordham University
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Meta-Analysis Methods in Measuring Brand Ad Effectiveness
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Shyue-Ming Loh, Google Inc.
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CS03
Text Analytics
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Fri, Feb 19, 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Diamond I&II |
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| Chair(s): Sridhar Ramaswamy, Caterpillar Analytics Division | ||
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| 9:20 AM |
Text Analysis with Survey Data
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Wendy Martinez, Bureau of Labor Statistics
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| 10:05 AM |
Applied Text Analytics: A Visual Approach
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James W Wisnowski, Adsurgo, LLC
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CS04
Data Visualization
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Fri, Feb 19, 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Emerald |
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| Chair(s): Sam Behseta, California State University, Fullerton | ||
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| 9:20 AM |
Effective Data Visualization: Understanding What the Mind Sees
Xan Gregg, JMP Division of SAS |
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| 10:05 AM |
How to Avoid Different Graphical Mistakes
Naomi B Robbins, NBR |
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CS05
Improving Collaboration
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Fri, Feb 19, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Crystal II |
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| Chair(s): Kirsten E. Eilertson, Penn State Statistics Department | ||
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| 11:05 AM |
The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Statistical Consultants
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Alan Curtis Elliott, Southern Methodist University
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| 11:50 AM |
Using Video to Improve Your Practice of Statistics
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Eric Vance, LISA, Virginia Tech
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CS06
Model Selection and Experimental Design
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Fri, Feb 19, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Topaz |
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| Chair(s): Fenghai Duan, Brown University School of Public Health | ||
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| 11:05 AM |
New Product Diffusion Models: Theory and Practice
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Mariangela Guidolin, University of Padua
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| 11:50 AM |
Measuring Brand Ad Effectiveness
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Sen Yuan, Google Inc.
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CS07
Emerging Challenges and Methods for Large Databases
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Fri, Feb 19, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Diamond I&II |
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| Chair(s): David Corliss, Ford | ||
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| 11:05 AM |
High-Dimensional Linear Model Stability and Robustness in Large Database Applications
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Michael B Brimacombe, KUMC
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| 11:50 AM |
An Introduction to High-Performance Statistical Modeling Procedures in SAS
Robert N. Rodriguez, SAS |
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CS08
Interactivity with R Shiny 1
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Fri, Feb 19, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Emerald |
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| Chair(s): Isabella R. Ghement, Ghement Statistical Consulting Company Ltd | ||
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Interactive Data Visualizations in R with Shiny and ggplot2
Garrett Grolemund, RStudio, Inc. |
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| 11:50 AM |
Interactively Building Test Forms from an IRT Perspective: An Application of R and Shiny
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Brandon LeBeau, University of Iowa
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CS09
Do the Right Thing
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Fri, Feb 19, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Crystal II |
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| Chair(s): Abbas F. Jawad, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine | ||
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| 2:05 PM |
Common Pitfalls and Misconceptions in Statistics with Suggested Solutions
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Victoria Cox, Dstl
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| 2:50 PM |
Just Say No!
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Mary W. Gray, American University
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CS10
Addressing Data Issues
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Fri, Feb 19, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Topaz |
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| Chair(s): Gary Chung, Johnson & Johnson | ||
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| 2:05 PM |
Create Robust Linear Models Using Generalized Regression
Brady Brady, SAS |
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Longitudinal Data Analysis and Missing Data: Last Observation Stays Put
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Kathleen Jablonski, The George Washington University
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CS11
Multivariate Analytic Methods
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Fri, Feb 19, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Diamond I&II |
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| Chair(s): Hrishikesh Chakraborty, The University of South Carolina | ||
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| 2:05 PM |
Multivariate Inverse Prediction (Calibration) Using Standard Software for Mixed Models
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Lynn Roy LaMotte, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
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Developing, Testing, and Comparing Theories Using Structural Equation Modeling
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Darius Singpurwalla, University of Maryland
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CS12
Graphical Design and Software
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Fri, Feb 19, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Emerald |
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| Chair(s): Shelley Brock, Westat | ||
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| 2:05 PM |
Design of Multi-Panel Graphs
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Richard M. Heiberger, Department of Statistics, Temple University Fox School of Business
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Graphical Exploration: A Comparison of Statistical Software Packages
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William Everett Cecere, Westat
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CS13
Communication
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Fri, Feb 19, 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Crystal II |
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| Chair(s): Patricia English, Pfizer La Jolla Labs | ||
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| 3:50 PM |
Do You Hear What I Hear? An Examination of Effective Communication
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Erin Anika Wiley, Westat
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Explaining Statistics to Nonstatisticians
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Heather Smith, California Polytechnic State University
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CS14
Event Modeling: Will It Happen and When?
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Fri, Feb 19, 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Topaz |
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| Chair(s): Annette M. Bachand, Colorado State University | ||
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| 3:50 PM |
Multi-State Models with Practical Applications
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Adin-Cristian Andrei, Feinberg School of Medicine
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The Practice of Credit Risk Modeling for Alternative Lending
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Keith Shields, Magnify Analytic Solutions
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CS15
Interactivity with R Shiny 2
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Fri, Feb 19, 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Diamond I&II |
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| Chair(s): Steven B. Cohen, RTI International | ||
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| 3:50 PM |
Statistical Network Analysis with the statnetWeb GUI
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Emily Nicole Beylerian, University of Washington
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Can Educational Cyberinfrastructure Empower Nonstatisticians with Bayesian Methodology?
Christopher T Franck, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
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CS16
Model Deployment and Diagnostics
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Fri, Feb 19, 3:45 PM - 5:15 PM
Emerald |
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| Chair(s): Zhaohui Su, Quintiles | ||
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| 3:50 PM |
Statistical Models in Production: A Taxonomy of Deployment Methods
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Neal Fultz, OpenMail
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Data Exploration, Model Diagnostics, and Visualization with R
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Till Bergmann, University of California, Merced
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| Saturday, February 20 | ||
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CS17
Career Development: Mentoring and Influence
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Sat, Feb 20, 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Crystal II |
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| Chair(s): Karen Moran Jackson, The University of Texas at Austin | ||
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Mentoring Using Motivational Interviewing
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Mary J Kwasny, Northwestern University
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Influencing an Organization: Preparation Meets Opportunity
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Sarah Kalicin, Intel Corporation
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CS18
Quantile Regression Applications
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Sat, Feb 20, 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Opal |
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| Chair(s): Michael Regier, West Virginia University | ||
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| 9:20 AM |
Applied Quantile Regression
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Yonggang Yao, SAS
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A Comparison of Three Methods for Estimating Percentile Curves for Language Development in Down Syndrome Babies
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Peter W. Forbes, Boston Children's Hospital
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CS19
Big Data Tools
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Sat, Feb 20, 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Topaz |
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| Chair(s): Michael Wang, The Boeing Company | ||
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| 9:20 AM |
Machine Learning Variable Selection for Credit Risk Modeling
Jie Chen, Wells Fargo |
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Quality of Life in NYC
Eunice J Kim, Amherst College |
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CS20
Statistical Modeling and Bootstrapping
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Sat, Feb 20, 9:15 AM - 10:45 AM
Emerald |
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| Chair(s): Julian Parris, JMP Academic Programs, SAS/University of California, San Diego | ||
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| 9:20 AM |
Bootstrap in Practice
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Tim Hesterberg, Google Inc.
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RealVAMS: An R Package for Fitting a Multivariate Value-Added Model (VAM)
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Jennifer Broatch, Arizona State University
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CS21
Maximizing Impact
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Sat, Feb 20, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Crystal II |
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| Chair(s): Nancy Wang, Celerion | ||
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| 11:05 AM |
Acumen: A Critical Skill for All Statisticians
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Sally C. Morton, University of Pittsburgh
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| 11:50 AM |
Using Humor to Facilitate the Consulting Process
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David R Bristol, Statistical Consulting Services Inc.
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CS22
Modeling and Simulation
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Sat, Feb 20, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Opal |
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| Chair(s): Laura Schweitzer, PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services LLC | ||
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| 11:05 AM |
Too Saturated: When Too Many Factors Are Too Much in a Supersaturated Design
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Philip Rocco Scinto, The Lubrizol Corporation
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| 11:50 AM |
Applications of Modeling and Simulation to a Hepatitis Compound Development
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Donghan Luo, Johnson & Johnson
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CS23
Data Synthesis and Meta-Analysis
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Sat, Feb 20, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Topaz |
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| Chair(s): Dennis Eggett, Brigham Young University Department of Statsitics | ||
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| 11:05 AM |
Meta-Analysis Using R
Din Chen, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
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Political Engineering: Optimal Political Platform Design and the 2004 U.S. Presidential Election
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James J. Cochran, University of Alabama
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CS24
Administrative Applications
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Sat, Feb 20, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Emerald |
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| Chair(s): Darryl Penenberg, Receptos | ||
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| 11:05 AM |
Using Split Modeling and Visualizations to Show Contributing Factors and Predictions for High-Risk Scheduling Activities
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Rhonda Crate, Boeing
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R for Record Linkage
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Ahmad Emad, American Institutes for Research
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