Project: |
Analysis on consumer's choice using math and computer science
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Disciplines: |
Economics, Mathematics
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Mentor: |
Kota Saito,
Professor, (HSS),
saito@caltech.edu
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Mentor URL: |
https://saito.caltech.edu/
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Background: |
I am using mathematics and computer science to analyze consumers' choice. For information about the content of RA work, please visit my webpage
https://saito.caltech.edu/student-resourcesrasurf-
I explained my project in the following video: Please watch it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puW-nlEr-Hw
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Description: |
I am looking for students who can satisfy the following requirements:
Must: 1. Comfortable for using Python; 2. An undergraduate training on Linear Algebra and Real Analysis; 3. An undergraduate training on Probability and Statistics and discrete mathematics;
If you have an experience of problem solving such as International Mathematics Olympics or Putnam Mathematical Competition, you are likely to fit with the projects very well.
The tasks that I will ask are as follows: 1: Weekly discussion with me and my coauthors 2: Programming 3: Mathematical Analysis
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References: |
I wrote one paper with one undergraduate student, Alec Sandroni, who was my RA through SURF. We solved an important open question in decision theory. Alec and I presented at major international conferences in economics and computer science.
Here is the link to the paper https://arxiv.org/abs/2302.03913
This is a good example showing types of projects that I am working on.
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Student Requirements: |
It is a great opportunity for students who is (a) interested in how math and computer science can be used to analyze human behavior (especially, consumers' choice); or (b) considering going to graduate schools since I would be able to write a recommendation letter based on the tasks that the students will perform.
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Programs: |
This AO can be done under the following programs:
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Program |
Available To |
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SURF
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Caltech students only
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Click on a program name for program info and application requirements.
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