Wednesday, November 11, 2009
04:30 PM in REC 315
Assistant Professor Mark Ward
Department of Statistics, Purdue University

Don't Miss The Forest For The Trees

Abstract

We discuss why and how stochastic sequences are often changed into trees for applications and for theoretical analysis. In particular, we look at the relationships between patterns in sequences and subtrees. The methods for the analysis of trees and sequences usually include generating functions, singularity analysis, and several types of transforms. The analysis also usually requires a precise description of correlations (including autocorrelations) in sequences.

The speaker will also give a very brief overview of his other research interests, and he will briefly trace his path to his current position at Purdue.