Linking disciplines: typological process and spatial process

An Assessment Methodology and Process for Standardized Disciplines

We present a generic academic program assessment methodology and process encompassing and unifying the outcome-driven approach of accreditation agencies, such as ABET/CAC, with the content-driven perspective of curriculum standards like the ACM CS Curriculum 2001. The proposed methodology classifies learning objectives into two groups: knowledge and skill. We then present measures for quantifyi...

Properties of Spatial Cox Process Models

Probabilistic properties of Cox processes of relevance for statistical modeling and inference are studied. Particularly, we study the most important classes of Cox processes, including log Gaussian Cox processes, shot noise Cox processes, and permanent Cox processes. We consider moment properties and point process operations such as thinning, displacements, and superpositioning. We also discuss...

Linking pattern and process in cultural evolution

This work aims to lay the theoretical and methodological foundations for investigating how individual level interactions aggregate to produce population level patterns of cultural diversity. Cultural traits can be transmitted between individuals in different ways. Here we investigate the dynamics produced by horizontal transmission (transmission within age groups), vertical transmission (from p...

Multivariate Spatial Process Models

Spatial Process Generation

Spatial processes are mathematical models for spatial data; that is, spatially arranged measurements and patterns. The collection and analysis of such data is of interest to many scientific and engineering disciplines, including the earth sciences, materials design, urban planning, and astronomy. Examples of spatial data are geo-statistical measurements, such as groundwater contaminant concentr...