Sample Size Calculations for Precise Interval Estimation of the Eta-Squared Effect Size

Analysis of variance is one of the most frequently used statistical analyses in the behavioral, educational, and social sciences, and special attention has been paid to the selection and use of an appropriate effect size measure of association in analysis of variance. This article presents the sample size procedures for precise interval estimation of eta-squared and partial eta-squared in fixed-effects analysis of variance designs. The desired precision of a confidence interval is assessed with respect to (a) the control of expected width and (b) the tolerance probability of interval width within a designated value. In addition, sample size calculations for standardized contrasts of treatment effects and corresponding partial strength of association effect sizes are also considered.     

Estimation of a Nonlinear Intervention Phase Trajectory for Multiple-Baseline Design Data

A multilevel logistic model for estimating a nonlinear trajectory in a multiple-baseline design is introduced. The model is applied to data from a real multiple-baseline design study to demonstrate interpretation of relevant parameters. A simple change-in-levels (ΔLevels) model and a model involving a quadratic function (Quadratic) for the nonlinear intervention phase data were also estimated. In addition, a simulation study was conducted to assess Markov chain Monte Carlo estimation of the logistic model and compare its trajectory recovery with use of the ΔLevels and Quadratic models. While most of the logistic model's parameter values were recovered well, trajectory recovery was very reasonable using the simpler Quadratic model. Results are discussed along with recommendations for practitioners and directions for future research.     

一种改进的DV-HOP算法在WSN中的定位研究

如何能够更好的提高节点定位一直都是WSN研究的重点,本文在DV-HOP定位算法的基础上,从误差精度,锚节点稳定度和反向学习选择-最小二乘估计来对节点定位的3个方面进行改进。首先在定位误差精度中引入混沌优化算法,其次在锚节点处理中引入稳定度概念,最后在未知节点定位中引入反向学习和最小二乘估计。改进后的算法在通信半径和拓扑结构两个方面进行了仿真实验,实验表明,本文算法能够有效的减少计算带来的定位误差,提高定位精度。     

丝绸之路经济带旅游业格局与国际旅游合作模式研究

借助ArcGIS10.0工具,采用核密度估计法对欧亚非三大洲65个国家旅游资源和旅游经济的空间格局特征进行分析,发现丝绸之路经济带旅游资源分布与旅游经济发展在空间上存在较高一致性,旅游资源主要集中于西端的欧洲区和东端的亚太区,且沿海、沿河、沿交通线分布趋势明显;旅游经济发展呈现"两心三带"格局特征,海上丝绸之路和第二、三亚欧大陆桥两端的新兴经济体国家和欧洲发达国家占据主导地位。基于以上分析,本文构建了丝绸之路国际旅游经济带合作模式,并提出组建丝绸之路国际旅游联盟,打造丝绸之路国际旅游文化产业带,建设丝绸之路国际无障碍旅游区和国际旅游经济特区,搭建丝绸之路国际旅游城市网络等政策建议与措施。     

湖北省耕地资源净外部性价值量测算及财政转移支付

耕地资源既能产生生态效益,为整个社会提供生态福利,具有正外部性,同时也会因为不合理利用而损坏人类的福利,产生负外部效应。仅仅估算耕地的正外部性价值量,可能会高估耕地保护经济补偿额,不利于耕地保护政策的实施。本文以湖北省102个县(市、区)为例,分别测算了耕地的正外部性和负外部性价值量,进而得出耕地的净外部性价值量;此外,通过测算各区域内部的外部性需求量得出耕地保护的外部性盈亏水平,并据此实施跨区域的财政转移支付,以均衡各区域的发展。研究结果表明:①湖北省大部分地区的耕地对外界环境均起到了正面影响,但省内耕地资源的净外部性水平差异明显;②扣除区域内部的外部性需求量,湖北省共有41个县(市、区)耕地保护的外部性有盈余,属于财政转移支付受偿区;同时,共有61个县(市、区)耕地资源的外部性处于亏损状态,属于财政转移支付支付区;③财政转移支付行为具有一定的现实可操作性。各个县(市、区)的转移支付额占当年地方政府财政收入的比例较低,约为0.007%~5.030%,均在政府可承受的范围内。研究成果为耕地保护经济补偿政策的实施提供了一定的理论依据。     

需求不确定的再制造第四方物流网络优化研究

考虑到第四方物流再制造过程中消费区客户需求的不同,采用区间描述了客户需求的不确定性,建立了一个多目标的再制造第四方物流LRP整数规划模型。用LINGO 10进行求解,得出最优的运输方案。设计的数值算例结果验证了模型和方法的有效性。     

Information resources estimation for accurate distribution-based concept drift detection

Machine learning applications must continually utilize label information from the data stream to detect concept drift and adapt to the dynamic behavior. Due to the computational expensiveness of label information, it is impractical to assume that the data stream is fully labeled. Therefore, much research focusing on semi-supervised concept drift detection has been proposed. Despite the large research effort in the literature, there is a lack of analysis on the information resources required with the achievable concept drift detection accuracy. Hence, this paper aims to answer the unexplored research question of “How many labeled samples are required to detect concept drift accurately?” by proposing an analytical framework to analyze and estimate the information resources required to detect concept drift accurately. Specifically, this paper disintegrates the distribution-based concept drift detection task into a learning task and a dissimilarity measurement task for independent analyses. The analyses results are then correlated to estimate the required number of labels within a set of data samples to detect concept drift accurately. The proximity of the information resources estimation is evaluated empirically, where the results suggest that the estimation is accurate with high amount of information resources provided. Additionally, estimation results of a state-of-the-art method and a benchmark data set are reported to show the applicability of the estimation by proposed analytical framework within benchmarked environments. In general, the estimation from the proposed analytical framework can serve as guidance in designing systems with limited information resources. This paper also hopes to assist in identifying research gaps and inspiring new research ideas regarding the analysis of the amount of information resources required for accurate concept drift detection.     

Introduction to Sample Size Choice for Confidence Intervals Based on t Statistics

Sample size can be chosen to achieve a specified width in a confidence interval. The probability of obtaining a narrow width given that the confidence interval includes the population parameter is defined as the power of the confidence interval, a concept unfamiliar to many practitioners. This article shows how to utilize the Statistical Analysis System (SAS) proc power procedure to determine an appropriate sample size and achieve sufficient power for a specified confidence interval. Two examples in sport and exercise science are used to illustrate sample size determination for confidence intervals in the dependent and independent t tests. The relevant SAS code and output are provided with detailed annotations. As the use of confidence intervals becomes a more integral part of studies in sport and exercise science, the reporting and analysis of their power should be considered much like that of hypothesis tests.     

区间广义系统的θ_∞鲁棒控制

首先讨论了非受限区间广义系统的容许性问题 ,用广义 Riccati不等式给出该系统容许的充要条件 ;再讨论了区间广义系统的鲁棒控制问题 ,并且用广义 Riccati不等式给出状态反馈下的闭环系统容许且传递函数矩阵的 H∞ 范数小于给定的正常数γ的充分条件 ,最后用数字例子来验证此方法的有效性     

基于四阶累积量的CSPRIT算法

分析了基于二阶统计的CSPRIT算法在空间相关高斯噪声环境中存在的问题，提出将四阶累积量与CSPRIT算法相结合，处理一维二元相移键控信号（BPSK）和多元幅移键控信号（MASK），实现信号到达角（DOA）的估计和波束形成器的构造。与基于二阶统计的CSPRIT算法相比，基于四阶累积量的改进算法能够有效抑制空间相关的高斯噪声，提高信号估计精度。计算机仿真验证了该算法的有效性。