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Showing 1 to 20 of 193 for “"regression equations"”.
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NRCS Curve Number Calibration Using USGS Regression Equations
… using the United States Geological Survey (USGS) regression equations. In this study, the peak flow values estimated using the regression equations were used in conjunction with a dimensionless hydrograph to compute runoff volume. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) rainfall …
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Stature estimation: evaluating regression equations for different population groups in South Africa
Stature estimations from regression formulae are used by forensic anthropologists in constructing a biological profile from unidentified human remains. Regression formulae are used to calculate total skeletal height or living stature when incomplete, fragmentary or burned human remains are …
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The Risk Function of The Preliminary Test Estimator in a Simultaneous Regression Equations Model
Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-11T17:13:14Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 7405539.pdf: 2265448 bytes, checksum: c6f9bdfd2b0237155850da5fdcff93e5 (MD5) Previous issue date: 1973
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The Derivation of Two Regression Equations for Predicting Freshmen Cumulative Grade Point at Central Washington State College from Ninth Grade Subject Averages
The purpose of the study was to develop formulas to predict college freshmen cumulative grade point at Central Washington State College from grades received in ninth grade English, mathematics, or physical education, or from a combination of the three.
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A Comparison of Techniques for Estimating the Amount of Fat in the Human Body; And Regression Equations for Predicting the Amount of Potassium in the Human Body
Made available in DSpace on 2014-12-10T18:06:51Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 6711890.pdf: 4776269 bytes, checksum: d49147e71db408ee19a8480acacf9b05 (MD5) Previous issue date: 1967
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A study in the sociology of criminal law: legal and non-legal factors affecting the length of prison sentence
… lenient sentence possible for their clients. Regression equations depicting the direct effect of a number of legal and nonlegal (social) factors on the length of prison sentence were constructed on the basis of data collected from the Division of Corrections and the Bureau. of Research and …
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Development and Application of a Stream Flashiness Index based on Imperviousness and Climate using GIS
… (R-B) index, a measure of ow variability. Regression equations to predict the R-B index are developed for annual, cool, and warm seasons. The re- gression equations developed, are calibrated using stream ow data from 1970-2000 for 29 USGS streamgages throughout Maryland. Regression …
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PREDICTING THE USABILITY OF ALPHANUMERIC DISPLAYS
… as well as subjective ratings of ease of use. Regression equations were developed to predict the search times and subjective ratings using the display measures. The results indicated that both search times (R('2) = .508) and subjective ratings (R('2) = .805) could be predicted quite well. In …
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Prediction of performance criteria for passive heating ventilation and air conditioning silencers
… criteria listed above. Empirically derived regression equations are provided which calculate the performance criteria associated with 2ft x 2ft cross sectional area rectangular passive silencers for various internal geometries using either fiberglass or mineral wool linings. The performance …
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Diet, growth and bioenergetics of Northern Pike (Esox lucius Linnaeus, 1758) in Box Canyon Reservoir, Pend Oreille River, Washington
… family and prey fish to species. Using standard regression equations from Hansel et al. (1988) and those developed for the EWU bone reference collection the length of ingested prey items at time of ingestion were estimated. A standard set of regression equations were then used to convert the …
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Evaluation of the accuracy of simple body measurements for live weight prediction in growing-finishing pigs
… the pig taken at the time of weighing. Stepwise regression analysis was used to develop equations to predict live weight from body measurements. The highest R2 values were obtained for regression equations based on live animal measurements such as chest circumference [R2= 0.95; Residual Standard …
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An Econometric Analysis of the Canada - Florida Air Passenger Market
… on chartered air services. Two separate multiple regression equations are constructed to address the two segments of the Canada - Florida market. Both equations are formulated utilizing the same three independent variables. It was expected that the three chosen independent variables, Canadian GDP, …
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Hammer Strength vs. Free Weights: Upper Body 1 RM Comparisons
… machines versus Free Weights and (2) to develop regression equations that can accurately predict IRM's when switching from one exercise modality to another. Statistics revealed significant differences (p<0.05) between IRM's performed on the Hammer Strength equipment as compared to its counterpart …
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The effects of alcohol on four behavioral processes: perception, mediation, communication, and motor activity
… the task is likely to occur can be postulated, regression equations might be of use in estimating performance decrements on the task under alcohol versus no-alcohol conditions without experimental manipulation. The development of such regression equations is a second aim of this experiment. …
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The Relationship between NCAA Volleyball Statistics and Team Performance in Women’s Intercollegiate Volleyball
… game, game record, and match record). Multiple regression equations were run to predict success as defined by points per game. Attack percentage was found to be the most important correlate of team success regardless of divisional alignment. Blocking was also important for Division I and II …
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Acoustic characteristics of fiberglass-lined circular ducts
… and reliable than those obtained by theoretical equations. HVAC designers need this performance data based on actual test results in order to select the appropriate lined duct for solving noise problems in air handling systems; The objective of the thesis is to provide the techniques and …
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Cheeseweed (Malva Parviflora L.) Competition with Cabbage and Lettuce on Maui, Hawaii
… fresh weight and weed density were defined by regression equations. Regression equations were also calculated to define the relationship between cabbage fresh weights and weed fresh weight. In two additional plantings, subplots with cabbage only, cabbage and cheeseweed, and cheeseweed only were …
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Refining dendrochronology to evaluate the relationship between age and diameter for dominant riparian trees in the Redwood Creek watershed
… height (DBH)</p> <p>using a least squares linear regression analysis. Through this</p> <p>study, complications with analysis for the riparian tree species</p> <p>led to a more thorough investigation as to enhancing core</p> <p>quality and annual growth ring visibility. As methods of coring</p> …
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Predicting college success for freshmen at the College of the Pacific from scores made on the SCAT test
… between the standard error of estimate of the regression equations and, (2) to predict the GPA of students in the area of their respective major.
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Effects of Credit, Income Diversification and Other Factors on Child Nutrition in Malawi
In this study, six regression equations are used to determine the effects of credit and other factors on the nutritional status of boys and girls in Malawi. No significant effects of access to credit on child nutritional status were found. Same-sex parental preference for child nutrition was found. …
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