ENGLISH ABSTRACT: In this study Portfolio Opportunity Distributions (PODs) is applied as an alternative performance
evaluation method. Traditionally, Broad-Market Indices or peer group comparisons are used to
perform ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Extreme value theory (EVT) involves the development of statistical models and techniques in order to describe and model extreme events. In order to make inferences about extreme quantiles, it is necessary ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: An area of data mining and statistics that is currently receiving considerable attention is the field of multi-label learning. Problems in this field are concerned with scenarios where each data case can ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Accurate estimation of Value at Risk (VaR) and Expected Shortfall (ES) is critical in the management of extreme market risks. These risks occur with small probability, but the financial impacts could be ...
Nel, W. S.Bruwer, B. W.Le Roux, N. J.(Clute Institute, 2013-05)
Analysts typically distinguish between equity- and entity-based approaches when employing the
free cash flow model to perform equity valuations. However, when multiples are used to perform
equity valuations, analysts ...
Malan-Muller, StefanieHemmings, Sian M. J.Spies, GeorginaKidd, MartinFennema-Notestine, ChristineSeedat, Soraya(PLoS, 2013-03)
The neuropathogenesis of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) may manifest as various neurocognitive impairments (NCI). HIV-positive individuals also have significantly shorter telomere length (TL) in peripheral blood ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The main topics of study in this thesis are the Principal Component Analysis (PCA)
and Canonical Variate Analysis (CVA) biplots, with the primary focus falling on the
quality measures associated with ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Researchers and investors have been attempting to predict stock market activity for years. The possible financial gain that accurate predictions would offer lit a flame of greed and drive that would inspire ...
Nel, SoonBruwer, WilnaLe Roux, Niel(The Clute Institute, 2013-01)
Although multiples are used extensively in practice, empirical guidance in emerging markets is limited in this regard. In terms of valuation accuracy, the impact of peer group selection by way of industry classification ...
Reisinger, Astrid Kim(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This thesis examines the effect of liquidity on excess stock returns on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) over the period 2003 to 2011. It builds on the findings of previous studies that found size, ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The Southern Ocean is a complex system, where the relationship between CO2
concentrations and its drivers varies intra- and inter-annually. Due to the lack
of readily available in situ data in the ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Statistical process control (SPC) plays a very important role in monitoring and improving
industrial processes to ensure that products produced or shipped to the customer meet the
required specifications. ...
Muller, Christoffel Joseph Brand(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-12)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Multi-state models are used in this dissertation to model panel data, also known as longitudinal
or cross-sectional time-series data. These are data sets which include units that are observed
across two ...
Bohm, L.Serafin, A. M.Fernandez, P.Van der Watt, G.Bouic, P. J. D.Harvey, J.(Health and Medical Publishing Group (HMPG), 2012-08)
Introduction. Diagnosis of prostate cancer by prostate specific antigen (PSA) is error-prone and cannot distinguish benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) from malignant disease, nor identify aggressive and indolent types. ...
Meintjes, M. M. (Maria Magdalena)(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2007-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: This study is the result of part-time work done at a product development centre. The organisation extensively makes use of trained panels in sensory trials designed to asses the quality of its product. ...
Koegelenberg, Frederik Johannes(Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2012-03)
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: On 1 July 2011 the revised version of Regulation 28, which governs the South African
pension fund industry with regard to investments, took effect. The new version allows for
pension funds to invest ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: It is well known that ordinary least squares (OLS) procedures are sensitive to deviations from
the classical Gaussian assumptions (outliers) as well as data aberrations in the design space.
The two major ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The analysis of multidimensional (multivariate) data sets is a very important area of
research in applied statistics. Over the decades many techniques have been developed to
deal with such datasets. The ...
ENGLISH ABSTRACT: Measures of inequality, also used as measures of concentration or diversity, are very popular in economics
and especially in measuring the inequality in income or wealth within a population and ...
Louw, L.Tredoux, A. G. J.Van Rensburg, P.Kidd, M.Naes, T.Nieuwoudt, H. H.(SASEV, 2010-09)
The volatile composition of 925 single cultivar young Sauvignon blanc, Chardonnay, Pinotage, Merlot, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon wines of vintages 2005 to 2007, was determined using gas chromatography-flame ionisation ...