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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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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 -
International arms exports: rhetoric vs reality
Researcher: Rosa Manoim, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Dr Michelle Small, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Currency Exchange Rate Forecasting: A Text-mining Approach
Researcher: Zanele Khumalo, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Mr Rendani Mbuvha, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Deep Machine Learning in the search for new bosons at the Large Hadron Collider”
Researcher: Nkateko Baloyi, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisors: Professor Bruce Mellado, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Uncertainty Quantification in Global PGM Production using Stochastic and Machine Learning Forecasting Algorithms
Researcher: Kelly Langa, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Prof. G Nwaila, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Application of Machine Learning Algorithms for Rainfall Forecasting in KwaZulu Natal Province, South Africa
Researcher: Jeremiah Ogunniyi, Sol Plaatje University
Supervisor: Dr Ibidun Obagbuwa , Sol Plaatje University
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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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Regression Model Using Organic Solar Cells Materials
Researcher: Percival Shimange, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Dr R Maluta, University of Venda
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Credit Card Fraud Detection using Machine Learning
Researcher: Seleme Shoky, University of Venda
Supervisor: Dr Farai Mlambo, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Prediction of Lightning in South Africa using an LSTM Neural Network Model using Historical Lightning Data
Researcher: Yaseen Essa , University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisors: Dr Ritesh Ajoodah and Dr Hugh Hunt , University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
A comparative study of Investor sentiment index and machine learning techniques in forecasting asset prices
Researcher: Sizo Mosibi, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Prof. Yudhvir Seetharam, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
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Measuring police response to public protest in South Africa
Researcher: Emma Smith, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisor: Prof. Rod Alence , University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Using text mining on reviews of Accommodation establishments on TripAdvisor to draw insights on perceived South African weather
Researcher: Subhashini Pillay, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg
Supervisors: Dr Jennifer Fitchett, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg -
Comparative Analysis of Logistic Regression over Homomorphically Encrypted Data and Decrypted Data
Researcher: Linhle Mbombo, University of Venda
Supervisor: Professor Augustine Munagi and Professor Turgay Çelik, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg