Classification in the Information Age C

by Gesellschaft Fur Klassifikation (1998 University of Dresden); Locarek-Junge, H.

• ISBN13: 9783540658559
• ISBN10: 3540658556
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1999-09-01
• Publisher: Springer Nature

Summary

The volume presents contributions to the analysis of data in the information age - a challenge of growing importance. Scientists and professionals interested in classification, data analysis, and statistics will find in this book latest research results as well as applications to economics (especially finance and marketing), archeology, bioinformatics, environment, and health.

Table of Contents

PLENARY AND SEMI PLENARY PRESENTATIONS
Classification and Information
Scientific Information Systems and Metadata	3	(18)
M. Grotschel
J. Lugger
Multiple Expert Fusion	21	(8)
J. Kittler
How To Make a Multimedia Textbook and How to Use It	29	(13)
Th. Ottmann
M. Will
Clustering and Neural Network Approaches	42	(16)
H.-H. Bock
Data Model and Classification by Trees	58	(10)
O. Gascuel
A Framework for the Design, Development and Evaluation of Multimedia Based Learning Environments: ``ISTOS: An Application in the Computer Networking Domain''	68	(8)
A. Pombortsis
S. Demetriadis
A. Karoulis
Natural and Constrained Classification of Data by Fuzzy Clustering Techniques	76	(15)
E. Trauwaert
Finance and Risk
From Variance to Value at Risk: A Unified Perspective on Standardized Risk Measures	91	(9)
H. W. Brachinger
Does the Planning Horizon Affect the Portfolio Structure?	100	(15)
G. Bamberg
G. Dorfleitner
R. Lasch
Statistical Approach in Financial Risk Analysis and Management-Review of Concepts	115	(12)
K. Jajuga
CLASSIFICATION AND RELATED ASPECTS OF DATA ANALYSIS AND LEARNING
Classification, Data Analysis, and Statistics
On Data-Based Checking of Hypotheses in the Presence of Uncertain Knowledge	127	(9)
Th. Augustin
Multivariate Directional Tests with Incomplete Data	136	(9)
Th. Bregenzer
Classification and Positioning of Data Mining Tools	145	(10)
W. Gaul
F. Sauberlich
Hazard Rate Estimation from Censored Data	155	(8)
O. Gefeller
A Sequential Modification of EM Algorithm	163	(8)
J. Grim
Analysis of the Stability of Clusters of Variables via Bootstrap	171	(8)
U. Halekoh
K. Schweizer
Models and Methods for Clusterwise Linear Regression	179	(9)
C. Hennig
Statistical Clustering Under Distortions: Optimality and Robustness	188	(8)
Yu. Kharin
Discrete Scan Statistics for Detecting Change-points in Binomial Sequences	196	(9)
J. Krauth
Dynamic Confinement, Classification, and Imaging	205	(10)
J. Mattes
J. Demongeot
Approximation of Distributions by Sets	215	(10)
K. Parna
J. Lember
A. Viiart
Computation of the Minimum Covariance Determinant Estimator	225	(8)
Ch. Pesch
Graphical Tools for the Detection of Multiple Outliers in Spatial Statistics Models	233	(8)
M. Riani
A. Cerioli
Classification for Repeated Measurements in Gaussian and Related Populations	241	(11)
W.-D. Richter
Optimal vs. Classical Linear Dimension Reduction	252	(8)
M. C. Rohl
C. Weihs
Testing for the Number of States in Hidden Markov Models with Application to Ion Channel Data	260	(8)
M. Wagner
S. Michalek
J. Timmer
ClustanGraphics3: Interactive Graphics for Cluster Analysis	268	(11)
D. Wishart
Conceptual Analysis and Learning
Conceptual Meaning of Clusters	279	(8)
P. Bittner
C. Eckes
K. E. Wolff
Group Theoretical Structures for Representing Data Contexts	287	(8)
A. Groβkopf
The Comparative Efficacy of Some Combinatorial Tests for Detection of Clusters and Mixtures of Probability Distributions	295	(7)
B. Harris
E. Godehardt
Efficient State-Space Representation by Neural Maps for Reinforcement Learning	302	(8)
M. Herrmann
R. Der
Match-Gaphs of Random Digraphs	310	(10)
J. Jaworski
Z. Palka
An Improved Training Method for Feed-Forward Neural Networks	320	(8)
M. Lendl
R. Unbehauen
Decision Support By Order Diagrams	328	(8)
T. Ronsch
G. Weiβhahn
Neural Network Classification in Exponential Models with Unknown Statistics	336	(8)
I. Vajda
Conceptual Landscapes of Knowledge: A Pragmatic Paradigm for Knowledge Processing	344	(15)
R. Wille
USAGE OF NEW MEDIA AND THE INTERNET
Information Systems, Multimedia, and WWW
Remote Data Analysis Using Java	359	(9)
S. Kuhlins
M. Schader
Metrics for World Wide Web Information Systems	368	(8)
K. Lenz
A. Oberweis
A. v. Poblotzki
Modeling Concepts for Flexible Workflow Support	376	(11)
R. Schatzle
W. Stucky
Navigation and Classification on the Internet and Virtual Universities
Visualization and Categorization of Cached Hypermedia Data	387	(8)
F. Dridi
T. Hulsbusch
G. Neumann
Virtualization of Course Structures Through Adaptive Internet Techniques	395	(7)
E. Koppen
G. Neumann
Navigation in Cyberspace Using Multi-Dimensional Scaling to Create Three-dimensional Navigational Maps	402	(8)
D. Schoder
Structured Documentation. An Approach to Identify and Model Knowledge Components for Learning Purposes	410	(11)
E. Schoop
APPLICATIONS IN ECONOMICS
Finance, Capital, and Risk Management
Measurement of the Probability of Insolvency with Mixture-of-Experts Networks	421	(9)
J. Baetge
A. Jerschensky
An Application of Methods of Multivariate Data Analysis to Compare Different Approaches to Exchange Rate Forecasting	430	(9)
U. Bankhofer
C. Rennhak
Intelligent Software Agents: Current Technology and Potential Impact on Electronic Markets and Intermediaries	439	(8)
Th. Burkhardt
Clustering of Stocks in Risk Context	447	(6)
M. Czekala
K. Kuziak
Measuring Risk in Value-at-Risk Based on Student's t-Distribution	453	(7)
S. Huschens
J.-R. Kim
Using ANN to Estimate VaR	460	(7)
H. Locarek-Junge
R. Prinzler
Forecasting Discretized Daily USD/DEM Exchange Rate Movements with Quantitative Models	467	(6)
E. Steurer
M. Rothenhausler
Y. Yeo
Study Major Choice-Factor Preference Measurement	473	(9)
D. Strahl
J. Dziechciarz
What is ``Incentive Compatibility''?	482	(11)
R. Trost
Marketing and Market Research
An Integrative Approach for Product Development and Customer Satisfaction Measurement	493	(8)
A. Herrmann
C. Seilheimer
I. Vetter
M. Wricke
Market Segmentation and Profiling Using Artificial Neural Networks	501	(10)
K. A. Krycha
A Classification Approach for Competitive Pricing	511	(9)
M. Loffler
W. Gaul
Panel-Data Based Competitive Market Structure and Segmentation Analysis Using Self-Organizing Feature Maps	520	(9)
Th. Reutterer
Analysis of A Priori Defined Groups in Applied Market Reaserch	529	(7)
T. Temme
R. Decker
Modeling and Measuring of Competitive Reactions to Changes of Marketing Mix at the Retail Level	536	(11)
R. Wagner
APPLICATIONS IN ARCHEOLOGY, BIOINFORMATICS, ENVIRONMENT, AND HEALTH
Bayesian Statistics for Archaeology	547	(8)
C. E. Buck
Investigating Information Retrieval with the Environmental Theasaurus of the Umweltbundesamt	555	(9)
S. Dorflein
S. Strahringer
Data Mining with a Neuro-Fuzzy Model for the Ozone Prognosis	564	(8)
K. Gartner
R. Schulze
Attributing Shares of Risk to Grouped or Hierarchically Ordered Factors	572	(8)
M. Land
O. Gefeller
New Hypotheses and Tests for the Multivariate Bioequivalence Problem	580	(8)
R. Pfluger
A. Munk
Diagnostic Support in Allergology Using Interactive Learning Classifier Systems	588	(8)
J. Schoof
On Nonparametric Repeated Measures Analysis of Variance	596	(9)
K.-D. Wernecke
G. Kalb
Index	605