Data Analysis, Machine Learning and Knowledge Discovery

Front Matter....Pages i-xxi
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
On Limiting Donor Usage for Imputation of Missing Data via Hot Deck Methods....Pages 3-11
The Most Dangerous Districts of Dortmund....Pages 13-21
Benchmarking Classification Algorithms on High-Performance Computing Clusters....Pages 23-31
Visual Models for Categorical Data in Economic Research....Pages 33-40
How Many Bee Species? A Case Study in Determining the Number of Clusters....Pages 41-49
Two-Step Linear Discriminant Analysis for Classification of EEG Data....Pages 51-59
Predictive Validity of Tracking Decisions: Application of a New Validation Criterion....Pages 61-69
DD α -Classification of Asymmetric and Fat-Tailed Data....Pages 71-78
The Alpha-Procedure: A Nonparametric Invariant Method for Automatic Classification of Multi-Dimensional Objects....Pages 79-86
Support Vector Machines on Large Data Sets: Simple Parallel Approaches....Pages 87-95
Soft Bootstrapping in Cluster Analysis and Its Comparison with Other Resampling Methods....Pages 97-104
Dual Scaling Classification and Its Application in Archaeometry....Pages 105-113
Gamma-Hadron-Separation in the MAGIC Experiment....Pages 115-124
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Implementing Inductive Concept Learning For Cooperative Query Answering....Pages 127-134
Clustering Large Datasets Using Data Stream Clustering Techniques....Pages 135-143
Feedback Prediction for Blogs....Pages 145-152
Spectral Clustering: Interpretation and Gaussian Parameter....Pages 153-162
On the Problem of Error Propagation in Classifier Chains for Multi-label Classification....Pages 163-170
Statistical Comparison of Classifiers for Multi-objective Feature Selection in Instrument Recognition....Pages 171-178
Front Matter....Pages 179-179
The Dangers of Using Intention as a Surrogate for Retention in Brand Positioning Decision Support Systems....Pages 181-188
Front Matter....Pages 179-179
Multinomial SVM Item Recommender for Repeat-Buying Scenarios....Pages 189-197
Predicting Changes in Market Segments Based on Customer Behavior....Pages 199-207
Symbolic Cluster Ensemble based on Co-Association Matrix versus Noisy Variables and Outliers....Pages 209-216
Image Feature Selection for Market Segmentation: A Comparison of Alternative Approaches....Pages 217-225
The Validity of Conjoint Analysis: An Investigation of Commercial Studies Over Time....Pages 227-234
Solving Product Line Design Optimization Problems Using Stochastic Programming....Pages 235-243
Front Matter....Pages 245-245
On the Discriminative Power of Credit Scoring Systems Trained on Independent Samples....Pages 247-254
A Practical Method of Determining Longevity and Premature-Death Risk Aversion in Households and Some Proposals of Its Application....Pages 255-264
Correlation of Outliers in Multivariate Data....Pages 265-272
Value-at-Risk Backtesting Procedures Based on Loss Functions: Simulation Analysis of the Power of Tests....Pages 273-281
Front Matter....Pages 283-283
Rank Aggregation for Candidate Gene Identification....Pages 285-293
Unsupervised Dimension Reduction Methods for Protein Sequence Classification....Pages 295-302
Three Transductive Set Covering Machines....Pages 303-311
Front Matter....Pages 313-313
Tone Onset Detection Using an Auditory Model....Pages 315-324
A Unifying Framework for GPR Image Reconstruction....Pages 325-332
Recognition of Musical Instruments in Intervals and Chords....Pages 333-341
ANOVA and Alternatives for Causal Inferences....Pages 343-350
Testing Models for Medieval Settlement Location....Pages 351-358
Supporting Selection of Statistical Techniques....Pages 359-367
Alignment Methods for Folk Tune Classification....Pages 369-377
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Comparing Regression Approaches in Modelling Compensatory and Noncompensatory Judgment Formation....Pages 379-387
Sensitivity Analyses for the Mixed Coefficients Multinomial Logit Model....Pages 389-396
Confidence Measures in Automatic Music Classification....Pages 397-405
Using Latent Class Models with Random Effects for Investigating Local Dependence....Pages 407-416
The OECD’s Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) Study: A Review of Its Basic Psychometric Concepts....Pages 417-425
Music Genre Prediction by Low-Level and High-Level Characteristics....Pages 427-434
Front Matter....Pages 435-435
Using Clustering Across Union Catalogues to Enrich Entries with Indexing Information....Pages 437-445
Text Mining for Ontology Construction....Pages 447-454
Data Enrichment in Discovery Systems Using Linked Data....Pages 455-462
Back Matter....Pages 463-470