Search for dissertations about: "Subjective probability"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 swedish dissertations containing the words Subjective probability.
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1. Quantum State Analysis : Probability theory as logic in Quantum mechanics
Abstract : Quantum mechanics is basically a mathematical recipe on how to construct physical models. Historically its origin and main domain of application has been in the microscopic regime, although it strictly seen constitutes a general mathematical framework not limited to this regime. READ MORE
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2. Robust analysis of uncertainty in scientific assessments
Abstract : Uncertainty refers to any limitation in knowledge. Identifying and characterizing uncertainty in conclusions is important to ensure transparency and avoid over or under confidence in scientific assessments. Quantitative expressions of uncertainty are less ambiguous compared to uncertainty expressed qualitatively, or not at all. READ MORE
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3. Assessment and evaluation of subjective probability distributions
Abstract : Most managerial and other decisions are made without complete knowledge of the consequences involved. This study shows how a person faced with a problem of decision under uncertainty should proceed to find a course of action which is consistent with his judgement and preferences. READ MORE
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4. What do you expect? : individual investors' subjective expectations, information usage, and social interactions in financial decision-making
Abstract : This thesis consists of an introductory part and four self-contained papers related to individual investors’ subjective expectations and their financial behavior. Paper [I] analyzes multiple measures of individual investors’ expectations of risk and return using survey data on a random sample of individual investors in Sweden. READ MORE
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5. Univariate and Multivariate Surveillance of Outbreaks
Abstract : In many areas there is a need to monitor observations in order to detect changes in the underlying processes as quickly as possible. The theory of statistical surveillance provides the possibility of making optimal decisions about whether a change has occurred or not based on the data available at the time of the decision. READ MORE