computing

The two faces of correlation

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KAUST

Discussing the concept of correlation and how to interpret it alone (marginally) or within a more complex environment (conditionally). This rather simple observation is the key observation behind a lot of exciting developments and connections in statistics that can be leveraged for improved computations and better motivated statistical models.

Taking the guesswork out of experimental design

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A fast computational method optimizes sensor measurement networks for noisy, sparsely observed environments.

Giving power to demand-driven electricity

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A new approach to analyzing household electricity: smart-meter data could improve the performance and efficiency of national power grids.

Improving connections for spatial analysis

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A statistical model that accounts for common dependencies in spatial data yields more realistic results for studies of temperature, wind and pollution levels.

One bad apple can spoil a robot swarm

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Coordinated robot swarms can achieve amazing feats, but even a single faulty unit can have serious consequences.

Zooming in on brain function

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Faster computations will allow researchers to see the finer details of brain activity in functional brain imaging.

Point patterns help to predict landslides

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Rainfall simulations in statistical models could allow accurate prediction of dangerous landslides.