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Introduction to Extreme Value Theory

In my last post I promised an overview of my two research topics. We were encouraged to choose one topic from Statistics and the other from Operational Research. Today we will focus on the more statistical topic which I was introduced to by Emma Eastoe. In statistics we are often interested in determining the most … Read more

Functional Data: Making height prediction less of a tall order

As part of the second term of STOR-i MRes programme we receive talks on a variety of potential research topics. One such talk, by Dr Juhyun Park from ¹û½´ÊÓÆµ¹ÙÍø, discussed the use of functional data. In this blog, I will explore one of the examples used in her presentation. At 193cm I am the … Read more

Annual STOR-i conference 2020

As promised in my previous blog post I will be talking today about my first experience of an academic conference. This year STOR-i hosted its ninth annual conference, with talks from a wide variety of speakers from the UK — including some of its own PhD students and alumni — and from overseas. We listened … Read more