The approach is based on the use of an artificial neural network and we propose a combination of network architecture, training algorithm, and special procedures for scaling and initializing the weight coefficients.
This paper investigated the relationships between different procedures for scaling the "home resources for learning index" (HRL) and the prediction accuracy of this index in explaining the mathematics achievement of the fourth-grade students who participate in IEA's combined PIRLS/TIMSS survey of 2011.
This has led to a great deal of conflicting recommendations over whether to use parametric or nonparametric data analysis procedures for scales based on ordinal data from dichotomous and semantic-differential items, but particularly for Likert-type items (Knapp, 1990; Carifio and Perla, 2008).
This work presents a procedure for scale-bridging modeling of coal devolatilization, in the presence of experimental error, that puts emphasis on the thermodynamic aspect of devolatilization, namely the final volatile yield of coal, rather than kinetics.
It is an idiocy to use complex concepts and procedures for small scale community-based programmes.
In these studies we sought to present evidences of content and internal structure validity of the PAB-S, beyond presenting the refinement procedures for the scale.
In the case of microbial transformations, we can develop single-step procedures for preparative scale synthesis of chiral terpenoids.
This study followed a systematic procedure recommended for scale development [ 15, 16].
In addition, the scaling up of batch procedures for industrial-scale production needs considerable trial and error for process optimization.
To support design and evaluation procedures for large-scale management mechanisms for distributed applications, a flexible testbed environment has been created and its design is presented.
