Publications related to Beta-binomial distribution

From Trees to Barcodes and Back Again: A Combinatorial, Probabilistic and Geometric Study of a Topological Inverse Problem

In this thesis, we investigate the inverse problem of trees and barcodes from a combinatorial, geometric, probabilistic and statistical point of view. Computing the persistent homology of a merge tree yields a barcode B. Reconstructing a tree from B invol ...

EPFL2022

Fast Bayesian estimation of spatial count data models

Prateek Bansal, Rico Krüger

Spatial count data models are used to explain and predict the frequency of phenomena such as traffic accidents in geographically distinct entities such as census tracts or road segments. These models are typically estimated using Bayesian Markov chain Mont ...

2021

On the numerical simulation of a confined cavitating tip leakage vortex under geometrical and operational uncertainties

Mohamed Farhat

The effects of operational and geometrical uncertainties on Tip Leakage Vortex (TLV) characteristics are investigated in the current research. Geometrical uncertainties are comprised of manufacturing tolerances or gradual geometry degradation over the time ...

PERGAMON-ELSEVIER SCIENCE LTD2021

Locally Differentially-Private Randomized Response for Discrete Distribution Learning

Michael Christoph Gastpar, Adriano Pastore

We consider a setup in which confidential i.i.d. samples X1, . . . , Xn from an unknown finite-support distribution p are passed through n copies of a discrete privatization chan- nel (a.k.a. mechanism) producing outputs Y1, . . . , Yn. The channel law gua ...

2021

Product of experts for robot learning from demonstration

Emmanuel Pignat

Adaptability and ease of programming are key features necessary for a wider spread of robotics in factories and everyday assistance. Learning from demonstration (LfD) is an approach to address this problem. It aims to develop algorithms and interfaces such ...

EPFL2021

Improved modelling of a monomorph piezoelectric actuator for linear self-sensing applications

Yves Perriard, Louis Antoine Masson

Based on a previous approach for the modelling of piezoelectric monomorph benders, a new, more complete, analytical model is proposed. Some previously neglected features of the actuator stack, notably the thickness of the electrodes and the presence of iso ...

IEEE2019

Discrimination of numerical proportions: A comparison of binomial and Gaussian models

Aire Raidvee

Observers discriminated the numerical proportion of two sets of elements (N = 9, 13, 33, and 65) that differed either by color or orientation. According to the standard Thurstonian approach, the accuracy of proportion discrimination is determined by irredu ...

Springer2017

Inference for binomial probability based on dependent Bernoulli random variables with applications to meta-analysis and group level studies

Stephan Morgenthaler

We study bias arising as a result of nonlinear transformations of random variables in random or mixed effects models and its effect on inference in group-level studies or in meta-analysis. The findings are illustrated on the example of overdispersed binomi ...

Wiley-Blackwell2016

Toroidal drift precession and wave - particle interaction in shaped tokamaks with infinite beta and neoclassical equilibrium effects

Jonathan Graves

The drift kinetic equation is analysed for linear instabilities that are sensitive to the toroidal drift motion of long-mean free path particle populations. The interaction Lagrangian is resolved, and the toroidal drift precession evaluated for realistic t ...

IOP2013

Experimental investigation of collagen waviness and orientation in the arterial adventitia using confocal laser scanning microscopy

Michaël Unser, Nikolaos Stergiopoulos, Daniel Sage, Alessandra Griffa, Aristotelis Agianniotis, Jelle Tymen Christiaan Schrauwen

Mechanical properties of the adventitia are largely determined by the organization of collagen fibers. Measurements on the waviness and orientation of collagen, particularly at the zero-stress state, are necessary to relate the structural organization of c ...

Springer Verlag2012

Comparison of Models for Olfactometer Data

Anthony Christopher Davison, Ingrid Ricard

Olfactometer experiments are used to study the responses of arthropods to potential attractants, for purposes such as understanding natural defenses of plants against their herbivores. Such experiments typically lead to multivariate data consisting of smal ...

Springer-Verlag2011

Robust Value at Risk Prediction

Loriano Mancini, Fabio Trojani

This paper proposes a robust semiparametric bootstrap method to estimate predictive distributions of GARCH-type models. The method is based on a robust estimation of parametric GARCH models and a robustified resampling scheme for GARCH residuals that contr ...

Oxford University Press2011

Asymptotic Inference For Partially Observed Branching Processes

Victor Panaretos, Andrea Kraus

We consider the problem of estimation in a partially observed discrete-time Galton-Watson branching process, focusing on the first two moments of the offspring distribution. Our study is motivated by modelling the counts of new cases at the onset of a stoc ...

Applied Probability Trust2011

Biomechanics of Vascular Wall : the Role of Structural Organization of Elastin and Collagen

Rana Saitta-Rezakhaniha

This thesis contributes to the field of biomechanics of vascular wall. The focus is particularly on the microstructure of vascular elastin and collagen constituents and their contribution to the macroscopic mechanical behavior of the wall. The analysis is ...

EPFL2010

Stochastic modeling in sediment dynamics: Exner equation for planar bed incipient bed load transport conditions

Christophe Ancey

Even under flow equilibrium conditions, river bed topography continuously evolves with time, producing trains of irregular bed forms. The idea has recently emerged that the variability in the bed form geometry results from some randomness in sediment flux. ...

American Geophysical Union2010

Distinguishing Distributions Using Chernoff Information

Serge Vaudenay, Pouyan Sepehrdad, Thomas Baignères

In this paper, we study the soundness amplification by repetition of cryptographic protocols. As a tool, we use the Chernoff Information. We specify the number of attempts or samples required to distinguish two distributions efficiently in various protocol ...

Springer2010

The transferability of distribution models across regions: an amphibian case study

Flavio Zanini

Predicting species distribution is of fundamental importance for ecology and conservation. However, distribution models are usually established for only one region and it is unknown whether they can be transferred to other geographical regions. We studied ...

2009

Statistical methods for insect choice experiments

Ingrid Ricard

Olfactometer experiments are used to determine the effect of odours on the behaviour of organisms such as insects or nematodes, and typically result in data comprising many groups of small counts, overdispersed relative to the multinomial distribution. Ove ...

EPFL2008

The Complexity of Distinguishing Distributions

Serge Vaudenay, Thomas Baignères

Cryptography often meets the problem of distinguishing distributions. In this paper we review techniques from hypothesis testing to express the advantage of the best distinguisher limited to a given number of samples. We link it with the Chernoff informati ...

Springer2008

Machine learning approaches to text representation using unlabeled data

Mikaela Keller

With the rapid expansion in the use of computers for producing digitalized textual documents, the need of automatic systems for organizing and retrieving the information contained in large databases has become essential. In general, information retrieval s ...

EPFL2008