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Showing 1 to 6 of 6 for “"Real-world value"”.
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Application of signal detection theory to the recognition of objects in colour-encoded x-ray images
… luggage; and furthermore demonstrate the real-world value of this technique. This thesis describes experiments comparing how introducing depth information affects the performance of aviation security personnel attempting to detect various weapons in x-ray images of hand luggage. …
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Beginning Algebra Student's Conceptual Understanding Of Variables In The Context Of Solving Equations: A Conceptual Change Inquiry.
… the study’s findings: (a) teacher influence, (b) real-world value/defining the variable, (c) classroom discourse, and (d) time on task. The results, implications for teacher education, and implications for future research are discussed.</p>
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Sketching as a support mechanism for the design and development of shape-changing interfaces
… research-focused hardware with little real world value to users. Therefore, the goal of this thesis is to develop an approach to inform the direction of shape-change research, which uses simple, accessible tools and techniques to connect researcher and user. I propose the development of …
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A Sensitivity Analysis Framework for Health Economic Evaluation in Middle Income Countries: Appropriately Incorporating a Comprehensive Approach
… complex and resource demanding methods result in real-world value. We apply a comparative case study using a comprehensive approach to decision-modelling, implemented in the R and JAGS languages. Specifically, the case study replicates a deterministic model originally used to inform the …
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Investing in Clinical Trials for Older Adults: The Value and Challenges of Older Adult-Specific Clinical Trials
… for them. Examining the challenges and the value of such trials could facilitate discussion among trial sponsors on the investment in and the prioritization of older adult-specific trials. This dissertation examines the risk of failure and the real-world value of older adult-specific …
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Methods for Using Biomarker Information in Randomized Clinical Trials
… family-wise error rate control. Simulation and real data application results are presented which demonstrate greater power of the new strategies compared with previously existing approaches. The second focus of this thesis is on developing methods for utilizing biomarker information during the …