Dependent variables change based on other inputs in financial models, affecting investment outcomes. Independent variables like earnings affect dependent variables, influencing metrics like P/E ratios ...

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Today we're looking at HyperLogLog, an algorithm that leverages random chance to count the number of distinct items are in a dataset. It does this by tracking the longest run of zeros in a binary ...

ABSTRACT: Count data is almost always over-dispersed where the variance exceeds the mean. Several count data models have been proposed by researchers but the problem of over-dispersion still remains ...

This paper deals with the two-dimensional strip packing problem (2D-SPP) with the order/or multi-drop and vertical stability constraints. The existing exact algorithm that solves this problem is not ...

NFL scorigamis — a final score combination that has never previously occurred in league history, such as 11-6 or 22-16 — have sparked a cult-like following among football fans and statisticians alike.

http://www.columbia.edu/~ks20/4106-18-Fall/4106-18-Fall.html No Required Texts, but here is a suggested text: Sheldon Ross Introduction to Probability Models ...

A problem statement is a powerful tool that helps businesses ask the right questions. Used properly, it can lead to efficient solutions and make problem-solving feel like a breeze. Done poorly, it can ...