A model-independent search for deviations from the Standard Model prediction is performed in ep and e−p collisions at HERA II using all high energy data recorded by the H1 experiment. This corresponds to a total integrated luminosity of 337 pb. All event topologies involving isolated electrons, photons, muons, neutrinos and jets with high transverse momenta are investigated in a single analysis...

If a test consists of two parts the Spearman–Brown formula and Flanagan’s coefficient (Cronbach’s alpha) are standard tools for estimating the reliability. However, the coefficients may be inappropriate if their associated measurement models fail to hold. We study the robustness of reliability estimation in the two-part case to coefficient misspecification. We compare five reliability coefficie...

A directional spherical wavelet analysis is performed to examine the Gaussianity of the WMAP 1-year data. Such an analysis is facilitated by the introduction of a fast directional continuous spherical wavelet transform. The directional nature of the analysis allows one to probe orientated structure in the data. Significant deviations from Gaussianity are detected in the skewness and kurtosis of...

PURPOSE The aim of the present study was to evaluate the in vivo accuracy of flapless, computer-aided implant placement by comparing the three-dimensional (3D) position of planned and placed implants through an analysis of linear and angular deviations. METHODS Implant position was virtually planned using 3D planning software based on the functional and aesthetic requirements of the final res...

The B-factories results provide an impressive confirmation of the Standard Model (SM) description of flavor and CP violation. Nevertheless, as more data were accumulated, deviations in the 2.5-3.5 σ range have emerged pointing to the exciting possibility of new CP-odd phase(s) and flavor violating parameters in B-decays. Primarily this seems to be the case in the time dependent CP asymmetries i...

Using precision electroweak data, we put limits on non-commuting extended technicolor models. We conclude that these models are viable only if the ETC-interactions are strong. Interestingly, these models predict a pattern of deviations from the standard model which can fit the data significantly better than the standard model does, even after taking into account the extra parameters involved.

In the first part of the talk the flavor physics input to models beyond the Standard Model is described. In the second part of the talk we discuss several observables that are sensitive to new physics. We explain what type of new physics can produce deviations from the Standard Model predictions in each of these observables.

The GQ and individual scales from the Griffiths Mental Development Scales (2-8 years) have differing means and standard deviations. They differ from the common standard among developmental tests. Direct comparisons between Griffiths subscale scores and between the Griffiths and other test scores are therefore prone to misinterpretation. A corrective formula for Griffiths scores is supplied with...