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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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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 -
Random Forest Model for Stock Prediction Based on Fundamental Analysis
Researcher: Rinae Tshivhidzo, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Dr Wilbert Chagwiza, 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 -
Automated Text Analysis as an Exploratory Aid to Traditional Content Analysis
Researcher: Thomas Lancaster, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Professor Rod Alence, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Battery as the source of energy
Researcher: Mbabala Tshimangadzo, University of Venda
Supervisors: Dr. N.E Maluta , Prof. R.R Maphanga Mr. R.S Dima, University of Venda
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Aspects of simulated ant agents for creating an ant-inspired ontology
Researcher: Shirindi Ntshuxeko, Sol Plaatje University
Supervisor: Dr Colin Chibaya, Sol Plaatje University
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Comparing and contrasting the performance of single and two stage object detectors
Researcher: Kgaugelo Mphahlele, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Dr D. Reddy, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Analysis of risk factors that contribute to mortality due to cancer in South Africa
Researcher: Moloko Legodi, University of Limpopo
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Random sampling-based relative radiometric normalisation
Researcher: Wessel Bonnet, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Prof. Turgay Çelik, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Detecting potential genes that contribute towards development of mental health disorder: Schizophrenia
Researcher: Mutobvu Ronewa, University of Limpopo
Supervisor: TBA -
The Impact of Road Transport Infrastructure on Residential Real Estate Prices in the City of Johannesburg
Researcher: Kola Ijasan, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Dr Babatunde Oluwayomi, 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 -
Why does data on election violence only include fatal incidents?
Researcher: Stuart Morrison, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Prof, Rod Alence, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
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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 -
Art, Artists, and the Crowd :a philosophical investigation into the implications of crowdfunding for the role of the artist
Researcher: Joshua Nel, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Prof. Samantha Vice, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg