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MSc by Coursework and Research Report in the field of e-Science
This Masters programme aims to train postgraduate students in computational, mathematical and statistical methods to solve data-driven problems. The programme will create opportunities for students in the Computer Science, Statistics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related fields to gain an interdisciplinary perspective on the emerging fields of Data Science.
MA by Coursework and Research Report in the field of e-Science
This Masters programme aims to train postgraduate students in the use of statistical methods to conduct data-driven research in the social sciences and humanities. The programme will create opportunities for students in the social sciences and humanities to develop an interdisciplinary perspective on the emerging fields of Data Science.
Latest Research
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The classification and clustering of bank telemarketing data using extreme gradient boost and k-prototype techniques
Researcher: Tselahale Serongwa, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Dr Wilbert Chagwiza, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Effect of sampling on accuracy assessment in remote sensing
Researcher: Tshepiso Rangongo, University of Pretoria
Supervisors: Renate Thiede and Dr Inger Fabris-Rotelli, University of Pretoria -
Attention-based LSTM algorithm with ARIMA on wavelet denoised Bitcoin prices
Researcher: Ndamulelo Innocent Nelwamondo, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Dr Farai Mlambo, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Using weight matrices to build a polynomial representation to assist with interpretability and explainability of deep learning models
Researcher: Nthabiseng Selwane, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Ms N Ndebele, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Contrasting trained Wavelet Neural Networks with an application to bankruptcy prediction in banks
Researcher: Mamphaga Ratshilengo, University of Venda, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Dr Farai Mlambo, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Forecasting Hourly Solar Irradiance in South Africa Using Machine Learning Models
Researcher: Mutavhatsindi Tendani, University of Venda
Supervisors: Dr Caston Sigauke, University of Venda and Mr Rendani Mbuvha, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Population Density and Governance in Africa
Researcher: Pranish Desai, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Prof. Rod Alence, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
“They Steal Our Jobs”: An analysis of Group Threat Theory toward immigrants. A case study of South Africa and the European Refugee Crisis
Researcher: Yasmin Sizwe, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisors: Professor Rod Alence, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Forecasting Accuracy Comparison of Various Machine Learning and Statistical Models on Stock Market Price Movements
Researcher: Ruan Pretorius, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisors: Prof. Terence van Zyl, University of Johannesburg and Dr Farai Mlambo, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Automatic Karyotyping using Image Semantic Segmentation to Separate Overlapping Chromosomes
Researcher: Boineelo Sekori, Sol Plaatje University
Supervisors: Dr Albert Whata, Sol Plaatje University
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Support vector regression is the best method in predicting volatility of Ethereum in the next two days
Researcher: Rambevha Vhukhudo, University of Venda
Supervisor: Dr Wilbert Chagwiza, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Forecasting Monthly Rainfall using Neural Networks – A Case of Mbombela
Researcher: Naledi Mogane, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisors: Dr Ritesh Ajoodha and Dr Ashwini Jadhav, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Prediction of breast cancer using machine learning algorithms
Researcher: Sedzani Ndou, University of Venda
Supervisors: Prof. O. Olugbenga
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The own-race bias effect in South Africa
Researcher: Inonge Lupinda, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisors: Dr Colin Tredoux, University of Cape Town and Dr Helen Robertson, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
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Determinants of Age at First Marriage Among Women in South Africa
Researcher: Malahlane Komane, University of Limpopo
Supervisor: Dr Alphonce Bere, University of Venda
Link to YouTube Video