Exploring Class Design in Java Programming: Coupling, Cohesion, RDD, and Refactoring
Delve into the world of Java programming with a focus on class design principles such as coupling, cohesion, responsibility-driven design (RDD), and refactoring. Understand the importance of good design for code quality, ease of debugging, maintenance, and reusability. Dive into the adventure of Zuu
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Understanding Regression Discontinuity Designs in Applied Economic Research
Regression Discontinuity Designs (RDD) allow for estimating causal treatment effects in non-experimental settings by exploiting precise rules determining treatment. This design provides good internal validity but limited external validity. RDD is well-suited for analyzing quasi experiments near know
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Comparison of Random-Digit Dial vs. Web Panel Employment Survey Samples
This study compares samples from random-digit dialing (RDD) and web-based panel surveys in employment data collection. Findings highlight differences in demographics, age distribution, race composition, and regional representation between the two survey methods. The goal is to assess survey accuracy
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Challenges in RDD Telephone Surveys for Young Adults: Item Nonresponse and Coverage Implications
This research study conducted in Quebec, Canada, in 2011 focused on the challenges faced in RDD telephone surveys, specifically targeting young adults. It discussed issues such as decreasing coverage due to wireless-only households, nonresponse rates, and the impact of emerging trends on survey meth
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Cautionary Tale: Internet Surveys for Identifying People with Disabilities
Internet surveys offer advantages over traditional methods like Random Digit Dial (RDD) surveys for identifying people with disabilities, including cost-effectiveness and flexibility. However, caution is needed due to potential pitfalls such as non-response rates and uncertain sample quality. Variou
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Harnessing RDD in Program Evaluation: An R Simulation
Explore the application of Regression Discontinuity Design (RDD) for program evaluation through an institutional simulation in R. The study by Gabe Avakian Orona delves into the intricacies of RDD methodology and showcases how to implement it using the statistical tool R. Gain insights into leveragi
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Connecting Spark to Files Containing Data - Overview of RDD Model Expansion
Today's lecture explores the evolution of Spark from its inception at Berkeley to its widespread adoption globally. The focus is on the RDD model, which has transitioned into a full programming language resembling SQL, Python, or Scala. Examples of RDD programming at Cornell and in industry settings
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Understanding Topological Sorting in Spark GraphX
Explore the essential concepts of Topological Sorting in Spark GraphX, including necessary background knowledge, stand-alone versus distributed implementations, and practical examples. Delve into Spark GraphX's capabilities, such as RDD manipulation, high-level tools, and graph parallel computation.
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