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Taking a chance on KK
J Goodman, B Salow
Mar 17, 2017
Dorr et al. (Philos Stud 170:277–287, 2014) present a case that poses a challenge for a number of plausible principles about knowledge and objective chance. Implicit in their discussion is an interesting new argument against KK...
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Sources of evolutionary contingency
T. Y. William Wong
Jun 05, 2021
Abstract: Contingency-theorists have gestured to a series of phenomena such as random mutations or rare Armageddon-like events as that which accounts for evolutionary contingency. These phenomena constitute a class, which may be...
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Fuzzy Multi-Objective Chance-Constrained Portfolio Optimization Under Uncertainty Considering Investment Return, Investment Risk, and Sustainability
Effective portfolio management can increase business value by maximizing investment return, reducing possible risk and, making the best use of limited resources. Achieving this goal is constrained by multiple conflicting...
Sources of evolutionary contingency
T. Y. William Wong
Sep 01, 2020
Abstract: Contingency-theorists have gestured to a series of phenomena such as random mutations or rare Armageddon-like events as that which accounts for evolutionary contingency. These phenomena constitute a class, which may be...
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Optimal home energy management under hybrid photovoltaic-storage uncertainty

Energy storage and demand response (DR) resources, in combination with intermittent renewable generation, are expected to provide domestic customers with the ability to reducing their electricity consumption. This study...

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Optimal home energy management under hybrid photovoltaic-storage uncertainty

Energy storage and demand response (DR) resources, in combination with intermittent renewable generation, are expected to provide domestic customers with the ability to reducing their electricity consumption. This study...

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A Greedy Randomized Adaptive Search for Solving Chance-Constrained U-Shaped Assembly Line Balancing Problem
This paper discusses the U-shaped assembly line balancing problem in case of stochastic processing time. The problem is formulated using chance-constrained programming and the greedy randomized adaptive search procedure is used...
Missing data and chance variation in public reporting of cancer stage at diagnosis
BACKGROUND: The percentage of cancer patients diagnosed at an early stage is reported publicly for geographically-defined populations corresponding to healthcare commissioning organisations in England, and linked to...
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‘It’s Only Chance That You’re Safe and Sound’
L Mellor
Oct 04, 2019
This article examines Humphrey Jennings’ film A Diary for Timothy (1945) and makes the case for understanding the form and aesthetic power of the film through the multiple meanings of the human body. Bodies — of the infant...
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Hazy with a Chance of Star Spots
Abstract Although all-sky surveys have led to the discovery of dozens of young planets, little is known about their atmospheres. Here, we present multiwavelength transit data for...
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The Ursinus Weekly, April 13, 1914
Varsity loses to Princeton 3 to 1 The library Students help render cantata Scrubs lose to Haverford Party at Shreiner Hall Chance for scholarship at Medico-Chirurgical College Villanova game cancelled
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Drone Craze Takes First Place at Student Innovation Competition
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
The first-place winners received $1,500 and a chance to work with the Technology Incubator this summer on bringing the project to life. Seven teams competed in the competition.
Published by: Winthrop University
Mentor Walk Gives Winthrop a Chance to Showcase Attending College
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
The Mentor Walk will attract participants from more than 10 organizations or agencies, including the Boys & Girls Clubs, the "Do the Right Thing" religious groups, a Brownies Troop, St. Anne Catholic School and the Mount Holly...
Published by: Winthrop University
Can Empathy Promote Cooperation When Status and Money Matter?

In the present study we ask, Does empathy also support cooperative behaviors when the status (high, low) of an individual differs relative to other group members and is determined by either chance or effort? In response to...

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Program for the Stage Production The Restaurant Scene: Three One-Act Plays
ProTheatre Club
Jan 01, 0001
This six-page program details the ProTheatre of Ursinus College's production of "The Restaurant Scene", three one-act plays, held November 7 to 9, 1996, in the Ritter Center. It includes detailed cast and crew information for...
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Five Grants Helped Fund Research for Biology and Chemistry
Winthrop University
Jan 01, 0001
The latest round of federal grants awarded this spring - totaling more than $100,000 - comes from a pool of money designed to build a scientific workforce to support novel research efforts and to increase education opportunities...
Published by: Winthrop University
May the odds be ever in your favour.
Probability and chance are essential concepts, not just in statistics but in real life. We present an adaptable activity which investigates what we mean by bias, how we can identify bias, and how we can use it to our advantage!
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