This is the first comprehensive introduction to Support Vector Machines (SVMs), a generation learning system based on recent advances in statistical learning theory. SVMs deliver state-of-the-art performance in real-world applications such as text categorisation, hand-written character recognition, image classification, biosequences analysis, etc., and are now established as one of the standard tools for machine learning and data mining. Students will find the book both stimulating and accessible, while practitioners will be guided smoothly through the material required for a good grasp of the theory and its applications. The concepts are introduced gradually in accessible and self-contained stages, while the presentation is rigorous and thorough. Pointers to relevant literature and web sites containing software ensure that it forms an ideal starting point for further study. Equally, the book and its associated web site will guide practitioners to updated literature, new applications, and on-line software.
In supervised learning, the learning machine is given a training set of examples (
or inputs) with associated labels (or output values). Usually the examples are in
the form of attribute vectors, so that the input space is a subset of W. Once the
attribute vectors are available, a number of sets of hypotheses could be chosen
for the problem. Among these, linear functions are the best understood and
simplest to apply. Traditional statistics and the classical neural networks literature
have ...
"Sahih Muslim" is a collection of sayings and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam who lived from c. 570 to 632. The Muslim Student Association (MSA) at the University of Southern California in Los Angeles provides the introduction of "Sahih Muslim," translated by Abdul Hamid Siddiqui.
"Sahih Muslim" is a collection of sayings and deeds of the Prophet Muhammad, the founder of Islam who lived from c. 570 to 632.
The author offers an overview of the most important topics and developments in international criminal law, which are essential to everyone studying and practicing ICL.
followed the “suspicious” 17 year old Trayvon Martin, who he subsequently shot
to death.168 Mr. Zimmerman had to face trial for second degree murder, and a
discussion arose as to the legitimacy of the U.S. “Stand your Ground” laws, which
rescinds the duty to retreat in self-defense situations where this would have been
possible.169 Under this law, it is “easier to prevail under selfdefense theory.”170
However, recourse to self-defense before icts is not frequently made. However,
the ...
Introduction to Logic is clear and concise, uses interesting examples (many philosophical in nature), and has easy-to-use proof methods. Its key features, retained in this Third Edition, include: simpler ways to test arguments, including an innovative proof method and the star test for syllogisms; a wide scope of materials, suiting it for introductory or intermediate courses; engaging examples, from philosophy and everyday life; useful for self-study and preparation for standardized tests, like the LSAT; a reasonable price (a third the cost of some competitors); and exercises that correspond to the free LogiCola instructional program. ? This Third Edition: improves explanations, especially on areas that students find difficult; has a fuller explanation of traditional Copi proofs and of truth trees; and updates the companion LogiCola software, which now is touch friendly (for use on Windows tablets and touch monitors), installs more easily on Windows and Macintosh, and adds exercises on Copi proofs and on truth trees. You can still install LogiCola for free (from http://www.harryhiker.com/lc or http://www.routledge.com/cw/gensler).
? This Third Edition: improves explanations, especially on areas that students find difficult; has a fuller explanation of traditional Copi proofs and of truth trees; and updates the companion LogiCola software, which now is touch friendly ...
This text is the first to present an object-oriented methodology from the outset for beginning Systems Analysis and Design students. It is the first book to introduce object-oriented methods without relying on classical methods to introduce key concepts and without requiring students to know Java or C++. The widely used UML notation --unified modeling language-- will be used throughout the book for all diagrams and model renderings. The key benefit to this approach is that it makes the course easier to teach since many students come to this course with limited backgrounds having only taken one introductory MIS course. Also, this approach is appealing because object-oriented methodology is widely used in industry.
This text is the first to present an object-oriented methodology from the outset for beginning Systems Analysis and Design students.
Co-written by an author who garners more accolades and rave reviews from instructors and students with each succeeding edition, INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY: GATEWAYS TO MIND AND BEHAVIOR, THIRTEENTH EDITION attracts and holds the attention of even difficult-to-reach students. The Thirteenth Edition's hallmark continues to be its pioneering integration of the proven-effective SQ4R learning system (Survey, Question, Read, Reflect, Review, Recite), which promotes critical thinking as it guides students step-by-step to an understanding of psychology's broad concepts and diversity of topics. Throughout every chapter, these active learning tools, together with the book's example-laced writing style, discussions of positive psychology, cutting-edge coverage of the field's new research findings, and excellent media resources, ensure that students find the study of psychology fascinating, relevant, and above all, accessible. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
Is Erikson's description, then, an exact map of Samantha's past and her future—
or your own? Probably not. Still, psychosocial dilemmas are major events in
many lives. Knowing about them may allow you to anticipate typical trouble spots
in ...
The first complete overview of evolutionary computing, the collective name for a range of problem-solving techniques based on principles of biological evolution, such as natural selection and genetic inheritance. The text is aimed directly at lecturers and graduate and undergraduate students. It is also meant for those who wish to apply evolutionary computing to a particular problem or within a given application area. The book contains quick-reference information on the current state-of-the-art in a wide range of related topics, so it is of interest not just to evolutionary computing specialists but to researchers working in other fields.
The book contains quick-reference information on the current state-of-the-art in a wide range of related topics, so it is of interest not just to evolutionary computing specialists but to researchers working in other fields.
