With Applications to Genetics, Medicine, and Finance
Focusing on the change point problem, this book provides a comprehensive analysis of change point detection within various statistical models. It explores applications across multiple fields, including economics, finance, medicine, signal processing, and geology, highlighting the importance and relevance of change point analysis in diverse contexts.
Public housing was once an important strand in western housing policies, but is seldom seen as a mainstream policy instrument for the future. In contrast, in many East Asian countries large public housing programs are underway. Behind these generalizations, there are exceptions, too. By including perspectives of scholars from across the world, this book provides new insights into public housing in its various forms. It contains in-depth chapters on public housing in five East Asian countries and six Western countries, together with three comparative overview chapters.
This research explores Swedish consumers' attitudes toward Chinese food through a questionnaire based on the Food Choice Questionnaire, targeting factors such as health, mood, convenience, and cultural perceptions. By surveying 100 respondents and conducting interviews with Chinese food suppliers, the study reveals diverse motivations behind food choices. Theoretical frameworks like the ABC model and Balance Theory support the analysis, while comparisons between Swedish and Chinese eating habits highlight significant influences on consumer preferences.