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Agent-based model of the market penetration of a new product

Author: Magadla, Thandulwazi Date: 2014 This dissertation presents an agent-based model that is used to investigate the market penetration of a new product within a competitive market. The market consists of consumers that belong to social network that serves as a substrate over ... Read more
Building a question answering system for the introduction to statistics course using supervised learning techniques

Author: Leonhardt, Waldo Date: 2020 Question Answering (QA) is the task of automatically generating an answer to a question asked by a human in natural language. Open-domain QA is still a difficult problem to solve even after 60 years of research in this field, as trying to ... Read more
Business process modelling and simulation with application to a start-up actuarial firm

Author: Gweshe, Tatenda Mark Date: 2015 In our research, we set out to model, understand and evaluate the business process at a start-up actuarial firm which employs Report Writers (RWers) who specialise in quantifying actuarial matters. We simulated various "what-if" and extreme ... Read more
Developing decision support for Foodbank South Africa's allocation system: an application of operational research techniques to aid decision-making at a not-for-profit organization

Author: Watson, Neil Mark Date: 2011 There is a dearth of research on the application of hard Operational Research (OR) techniques (simulation, linear programming, goal programming, etc.) in determining optimal ordering, inventory and allocation policies for goods within ... Read more
Legitimacy and decision making in developmental local government : participative MCDA in Stellenbosch

Author: Scott, Leanne Date: 2003 This thesis is concerned with the problem of how to effectively address the complex issue of poverty in the context of limited resources. Poverty is a multi-dimensional problem that affects different communities in different ways. In order ... Read more
Prototype learning analytics dashboard (LAD) for an introductory statistics course at UCT

Author: Gajadhur, Suvir Date: 2021 A learning analytics dashboard (LAD) is an application that illustrates the activity and progress of a user in a self-regulated, online learning environment. This tool mines source data to provide meaningful information that supports decision ... Read more
Robben Island penguin pressure model: a decision support tool for an ecosystems approach to fisheries management

Author: Cecchini, Lee-Anne Date: 2012 The African penguin (Spheniscus demersus) population in southern Africa has declined from approximately 575 000 adults at the start of the 20th century to 180 000 adults in the early 1990s. The population is still declining, leading to the ... Read more
Teaching fundamental concepts in statistical science

Author: Barr, Graham ; Scott, Leanne Date: 2011 These modules are essentially crafted as teaching tools and the experience of first year students would be of the lecturer leading the students through the simulations at an appropriate pace, allowing plenty of opportunity for discussion and ... Read more c b n d
The use of data mining as a decision making tool for municipal performance management in the Western Cape

Author: Rasmussen, Erica L Date: 2007 This thesis proposes the use of data mining tools within an operations research process, allowing the integration of ever increasing amounts of data collected worldwide. It is further argued that the wealth of information delivered by DM ... Read more
The use of inventories in student learning research : a case study

Author: Short, Heidi Date: 2006 This study examines the practical use of student learning inventories in the higher education setting, using Vermunt's (1998) Inventory of Learning Styles in the context of a second year Business Statistics course at the University of Cape ... Read more
The use of problem structuring methods to explore the functioning and management of a selected NGO

Author: Anyogu, Alexander A Date: 2007 Poverty eradication is one of the major challenges facing South Africa and the rest of the continent. Concern around poverty alleviation in South Africa encompasses lack of capacity as well as inefficiency in the management and administration ... Read more