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  • Statistical methods for assessing the likelihoods of fault rupture scenarios in earthquakes

    Creator:
    Tallan, Katherine S.
    Abstract:
    Earthquake rupture scenarios are important tools for understanding the nature of plate movement and patterns in seismic activity. The creation and assessment of these rupture scenarios rely heavily on geologic reasoning and principles applied to earthquake event data. This reliance introduces a certain amount of subjectivity to the rupture scenario...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    _____________________________________________________________________ Sarah Emerson, Committee Member, representing Statistics

  • Music Generation and Evaluation Using R

    Creator:
    Lanz, Andrea L.
    Abstract:
    The main goal of this project is to implement an algorithmic music composition procedure and present all procedures and results in a reproducible fashion by creating a web application produced by R. To approach the implementation of the algorithmic composition of music, we start by exploring various models, but ultimately...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    , representing Mathematics Sarah Emerson, Committee Member, representing Statistics Toni Doolen, Dean, Oregon

  • An Overview of Multivariate Regression Analysis of Biological Data

    Creator:
    DeHart, Christopher M.
    Abstract:
    This study investigates methods of multivariate regression analysis and their applications to biological data. It provides an overview of methods of reduced rank regression and sparse multivariate regression, including their motivations, methods, and applications. It also implements a form of sparse regression known as Regularized Multivariate Regression for Identifying Master...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    _____________________________________________________________________ Sarah Emerson, Committee Member, representing Statistics

  • An Analysis of Surveys to Determine the Effectiveness of Bias in Question Wording as a Method of Skewing Reported Opinions

    Creator:
    Sharkansky, Benjamin I.
    Abstract:
    Clear and unbiased question wording is important to obtaining consistent and accurate survey results. However, if the goal is not to obtain accurate results but instead to obtain a specific result, then altering question wording may be effective. To examine this possibility, we created a survey with 9 different versions...
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    Honors College Thesis
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    _____________________________________________________________________ Sarah Emerson, Committee Member, representing the Oregon State University Statistics Department

  • Positive graphical lasso estimation of sparse inverse covariance matrices

    Creator:
    Logan, Paul
    Abstract:
    We explore the possibility of estimating sparse inverse covariance matrices when for scientific reasons the covariance matrix is restricted to be a non-negative matrix. The process mirrors the graphical lasso process developed by Friedman and others(2008) that did not have this additional constraint.Accordingly, the Lasso procedure is done through coordinate...
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    Capstone Project

  • Development of Technologies to Evaluate Hot Mix Asphalt Adhesion through Tack Coat

    Creator:
    Mahmoud, Aiman Mustafa H.
    Abstract:
    Flexible pavements consist of multilayers, which form the pavement structures. Since the strength of the bond at interface between layers plays a significant role in improving the structural integri-ty and the performance of pavement structures, tack coat materials and methods used for their application during construction are important in providing...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    , Katharine Zawor- ski, and Sarah Emerson) who generously shared their time and encouragement. This

  • Assessment of Timber Fallers’ Working Conditions in Mixed Tether-assist Timber Harvesting Operations

    Creator:
    Pokharel, Mandira
    Abstract:
    With mechanization, the logging industry has experienced a decreasing trend in the total number of workplace accidents, especially as new technology is making harvesting safer. However, there are areas within harvest units such as extremely steep slopes or rocky outcrops that are inaccessible to machines and are required to be...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    my time working with you. To my committee members Dr.'s Woodam Chung and Sarah Emerson, I

  • The Effect of Emotional Valence on Memory for Face Identity

    Creator:
    Herdener, Nathan
    Abstract:
    Previous studies using an incidental learning paradigm have found that facial emotion enhances subsequent face recognition. The present study examined whether emotion enhances only memory for the specific emotional features, or whether it also enhances general memory of that person's identity. Prior to the study, we had 20 participants validate...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    ., and Sarah Emerson, Ph.D. for their guidance and support as committee members in Social Psychology

  • Road user understanding of shared lane pavement markings (sharrows) case study - Corvallis, OR

    Creator:
    Cosma, Ioana
    Abstract:
    This thesis focuses on shared use lane facilities and road user understanding. Shared use lanes (sharrows) are a common solution for road facilities that are too narrow to accommodate a full bicycle lane and where the local jurisdiction wants to reduce dooring crashes. In recent years, engineers have focused on...
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    Masters Thesis
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    Dr. Sarah Emerson for the patience and guidance that she has offered me though this thesis. I

  • Bi-criteria Scheduling in an Assembly Flow Shop with Limited Buffer Storage and Shift Production

    Creator:
    Aryal, Ayush R.
    Abstract:
    In this research, the comparative performance of permutation and non-permutation schedules is investigated in an assembly flow shop (AFS) with shift production, where a limited buffer storage is available between two machines. Most of the traditional scheduling problems consider continuous production, i.e., production occurs for 24 hours (3 * 8-hour...
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    Masters Thesis
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    strive for excellence. I would like to extend my gratitude to my committee members: Dr Sarah Emerson