Keyword: probability

Found 407 papers in total
Algorithmic computation of the transient queue length distribution in the BMAP/D/c queue
2007,
This paper proposes a numerically feasible algorithm for the transient queue length...
Using a heterogeneous multinomial probit model with a neural net extension to model brand choice
2007,
The multinomial probit model introduced here combines heterogeneity across households...
A Bayesian nonlinear support vector machine error correction model
2006,
The use of linear error correction models based on stationarity and cointegration...
Detrending economic time series: a Bayesian generalization of the Hodrick–Prescott filter
2006,
This article develops a new method for detrending time series. It is shown how, in a...
Long-memory dynamic Tobit models
2006,
We introduce a long-memory dynamic Tobit model, defining it as a censored version of a...
Optimal allocation of reliability tasks to mitigate faults during system development
2006,
This paper considers reliability planning for a concept design for a new system where...
Bayesian reliability demonstration with multiple independent tasks
2006,
We consider optimal testing of a system in order to demonstrate reliability with...
An OR missionary's visits to the criminal justice system
2007,
One of the historic roles of operations research (OR) people in the problem domains...
Tactical prevention of suicide bombings in Israel
2006,
Suicide bombings are the leading cause of death from terrorism in Israel....
Organizing product releases in time-driven development processes: a probabilistic analysis
2003,
In this paper, the problem is addressed of how to organize a new product development...
A methodology for measuring the relative effectiveness of healthcare services
2005,
In this paper we propose a methodology for measuring the ‘relative...
Handicapping in group and extended golf competitions
2005,
This paper addresses the issue of finding a fair mechanism for adjusting for handicaps...
Modelling match outcomes and decision support for setting a final innings target in test cricket
2005,
This paper considers the problem of timing the declaration of the third innings in...
Integrating scenario planning and goal programming
2003,
This paper concerns the integration of goal programming and scenario planning as an...
Beating the random walk in Central and Eastern Europe
2005,
We compare the accuracy of vector autoregressive (VAR), restricted vector...
Forecasting stock prices using a hierarchical Bayesian approach
2005,
The Ohlson model is evaluated using quarterly data from stocks in the Dow Jones Index....
A Bayesian threshold nonlinearity test for financial time series
2005,
We propose in this paper a threshold nonlinearity test for financial time series. Our...
Forecasting recessions using the yield curve
2005,
We compare forecasts of recessions using four different specifications of the probit...
Scheduling search procedures
2004,
We analyze preemptive on-line scheduling against randomized adversaries, with the goal...
Retail facility location under changing market conditions
2002,
In this paper we investigate the location of retail facilities under changing market...
A model to predict the residual life of rolling element bearings given monitored condition information to date
2002,
In condition monitoring practice, one of the primary concerns of maintenance managers...
A periodic testing model for a preparedness system with a defective state
2002,
This paper considers the periodic testing of a preparedness system where in addition...
The implications for blood donors if a recipient develops variant Creutzfeldt–Jakob disease
2006,
If a recipient of donated blood develops a disease that might have come from the...
A maintenance resources capacity estimator
2006,
Combat aircraft operations are usually constrained by limits on the logistics...
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