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A Monte Carlo analysis of principal components and ridge regression with application to a fisheries evaluation model

Creator:

Sass, M. E. (Mary Ellen)

Abstract:

Essential to the testing of propositions in economic theory is the estimation of the parameters involved in relationships among economic variables. Probably the most widely used method of estimation is ordinary least squares (OLS). However, severe multicollinearity or near linear dependence of the explanatory variables can cause the OLS estimates...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF MARY ELLEN SASS for the degree of
Measuring textural characteristics of fresh fruits and vegetables : Apples, carrots, cantaloupe : a manual of selected procedures

Creator:

Mackey, Andrea C. (Andrea Clara Overman), Hard, Margaret M, and Zaehringer, Mary V.

Abstract:

This manual brings together methods found useful for measuring various aspects of texture of fresh fruits and vegetables. Apples, carrots, and cantaloupes were used as test materials for evaluating the methods. The manual presents procedures recommended by the Technical Committee of Project WM-55, Methods of Measuring Textural Qualities of Fruits...

Resource Type:

Technical Report