Degree Prediction using Markoc Chains
Karin Björk · Lund University Publications Student Papers (Lund University) · 2013
This report explores the possibilities of modelling a student at Lund University Engineering Faculty, and their road to graduation, using the theory of Markov chains. Different divisions of the populations are tested to find the best precision while avoiding bias. The appropriateness of using these models to predict the number of diplomas issued by the university in the future is also investigated. The simplest model is found to be the most appropriate, to fully make use of the advantages of the Markov model.