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Asl Reverse Dictionary - Asl Translation Using Deep Learning, Ann Nelson, Kj Price, Rosalie Multari
Asl Reverse Dictionary - Asl Translation Using Deep Learning, Ann Nelson, Kj Price, Rosalie Multari
SMU Data Science Review
The challenges of learning a new language can be reduced with real-time feedback on pronunciation and language usage. Today there are readily available technologies which provide such feedback on spoken languages, by translating the voice of the learner into written text. For someone seeking to learn American Sign Language (ASL), there is however no such feedback application available. A learner of American Sign Language might reference websites or books to obtain an image of a hand sign for a word. This process is like looking up a word in a dictionary, and if the person wanted to know if they …
Improving Vix Futures Forecasts Using Machine Learning Methods, James Hosker, Slobodan Djurdjevic, Hieu Nguyen, Robert Slater
Improving Vix Futures Forecasts Using Machine Learning Methods, James Hosker, Slobodan Djurdjevic, Hieu Nguyen, Robert Slater
SMU Data Science Review
The problem of forecasting market volatility is a difficult task for most fund managers. Volatility forecasts are used for risk management, alpha (risk) trading, and the reduction of trading friction. Improving the forecasts of future market volatility assists fund managers in adding or reducing risk in their portfolios as well as in increasing hedges to protect their portfolios in anticipation of a market sell-off event. Our analysis compares three existing financial models that forecast future market volatility using the Chicago Board Options Exchange Volatility Index (VIX) to six machine/deep learning supervised regression methods. This analysis determines which models provide best …