Search for dissertations about: "thesis on SOCIAL STATISTICS"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 374 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis on SOCIAL STATISTICS.
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1. Essays on Mergers and Acquisitions and Event Studies
Abstract : This dissertation consists of three studies on the anticipation of mergers and acquisitions (M&As) and its impact on takeover event studies. Article I investigates whether the market can anticipate both takeovers and their payment forms prior to their announcement dates. READ MORE
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2. Essays on Bayesian Inference for Social Networks
Abstract : This thesis presents Bayesian solutions to inference problems for three types of social network data structures: a single observation of a social network, repeated observations on the same social network, and repeated observations on a social network developing through time.A social network is conceived as being a structure consisting of actors and their social interaction with each other. READ MORE
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3. Creating Safety in Air Traffic Control
Abstract : Is flying safe? Indeed it is -- statistics tell us that it is far more dangerous to drive a car or take the train. But flight safety does not just happen. Instead, as it is argued in this book, it is created by a well-developed air traffic control system that continues to be highly effective -- despite increasing volumes of traffic. READ MORE
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4. Exploring patterns of empirical networks
Abstract : We are constantly struggling to understand how nature works, trying to identify recurrent events and looking for analogies and relations between objects or individuals. Knowing patterns of behavior is powerful and fundamental for survival of any species. READ MORE
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5. Tradition, change and variation : past and present trends in public old-age care
Abstract : The general aim of this dissertation is to describe and analyse how public old-age care in Sweden has developed and changed during the last century. The study applies a provider perspective on how care has been planned and professionally carried out. READ MORE