Displaying results 1 - 3 of 3
-
Using a prediction market to forecast dengue fever activity
Content Type: Abstract
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease, and there is considerable evidence that case numbers are rising and geographical distribution of the disease is widening within the United States, and around the world. The accuracy and… read more… As traditional methods of disease surveillance may not accurately capture the true impact of this disease, … As traditional methods of disease surveillance may not accurately capture the true impact of this disease, … from Google, Dartmouth College (2008). www.bocowgill.com/GooglePredictionMarketPaper.pdf. 4 Dvorak P. Best buy … -
Changes in the Spatial Distribution of Syphilis
Content Type: Abstract
Public health officials and epidemiologists have been attempting to eradicate syphilis for decades, but national incidence rates are again on the rise. It has been suggested that the syphilis epidemic in the US is a "rare example of unforced,… read more… adjacent to highways. The hypothesis was that this may be due truck drivers and prostitution, and/or the … adjacent to highways (2). The hypothesis was that this may be due to truck drivers and prostitution and/or the … *Sean Tolentino E-mail: seanluciotolentino@gmail.com (page number not for citation purpose) Fig. 1. Syphilis … -
A prediction market for H5N1 influenza compared with statistical forecasting model
Content Type: Abstract
Predictionmarkets have been successfully used to forecast future events in other fields. We adapted this method to provide estimates of the likelihood of H5N1 influenza related events. Objective The purpose… read more… per se. Conclusion In summary, prediction markets may provide a flexible and effective way to aggregate both … Google. Dartmouth College (2008), http://ww.bocowgill.com/GooglePredictionMarketPaper. pdf. 4 Dvorak P. Best buy … Wall Street J 2008. Available at: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1221524528111399 09.html. H5N1 influenza …