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- October 2019
- Article
Making Sense of Recommendations
By: Michael Yeomans, Anuj Shah, Sendhil Mullainathan and Jon Kleinberg
Computer algorithms are increasingly being used to predict people's preferences and make recommendations. Although people frequently encounter these algorithms because they are cheap to scale, we do not know how they compare to human judgment. Here, we compare computer... View Details
Keywords: Recommender Systems; Artificial Intelligence; Interpretability; Information Technology; Forecasting and Prediction; Decision Making; Attitudes
Yeomans, Michael, Anuj Shah, Sendhil Mullainathan, and Jon Kleinberg. "Making Sense of Recommendations." Journal of Behavioral Decision Making 32, no. 4 (October 2019): 403–414.
- August 1996
- Article
Egocentric Interpretations of Fairness in Asymmetric, Environmental Social Dilemmas: Explaining Harvesting Behavior and the Role of Communication
By: K. A. Wade-Benzoni, A. E. Tenbrunsel and M. H. Bazerman
Wade-Benzoni, K. A., A. E. Tenbrunsel, and M. H. Bazerman. "Egocentric Interpretations of Fairness in Asymmetric, Environmental Social Dilemmas: Explaining Harvesting Behavior and the Role of Communication." Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes 67, no. 2 (August 1996): 111–126.
- Article
Development of a Deep Learning Algorithm for Periapical Disease Detection in Dental Radiographs
By: Michael G. Endres, Florian Hillen, Marios Salloumis, Ahmad R. Sedaghat, Stefan M. Niehues, Olivia Quatela, Henning Hanken, Ralf Smeets, Benedicta Beck-Broichsitter, Carsten Rendenbach, Karim R. Lakhani, Max Helland and Robert A. Gaudin
Periapical radiolucencies, which can be detected on panoramic radiographs, are one of the most common radiographic findings in dentistry and have a differential diagnosis including infections, granuloma, cysts, and tumors. In this study, we seek to investigate the... View Details
Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; Diagnosis; Computer-assisted; Image Interpretation; Machine Learning; Radiography; Panoramic Radiograph; AI and Machine Learning
Endres, Michael G., Florian Hillen, Marios Salloumis, Ahmad R. Sedaghat, Stefan M. Niehues, Olivia Quatela, Henning Hanken, Ralf Smeets, Benedicta Beck-Broichsitter, Carsten Rendenbach, Karim R. Lakhani, Max Helland, and Robert A. Gaudin. "Development of a Deep Learning Algorithm for Periapical Disease Detection in Dental Radiographs." Diagnostics 10, no. 6 (June 2020).
- 17 Jun 2015
- Lessons from the Classroom
Excellence Comes From Saying No
We all know people who seem able to perform at a higher level than those around them; and we've all had moments ourselves where we are firing on all cylinders and everything just seems to work. But how do you achieve that kind of excellence on a consistent basis, day... View Details
Keywords: by Michael Blanding
- November 2006
- Background Note
Technical Game Theory Note #6: Multiple-Round Games and Reputations
By: Dennis A. Yao
Provides a game theory-based interpretation of reputations and reputation building. View Details
- Video
Analytics Track Trailer
- May 2013
- Teaching Note
Launching Krispy Natural: Cracking the Product Management Code (Brief Case)
By: Frank V. Cespedes and Heather Beckham
This case study concerns a review and interpretation of test market results for a new packaged good product. The purpose of the case is to provide students with practice and guidelines in the analysis of quantitative test market data while illustrating the roles of... View Details
- 16 Feb 2023
- HBS Seminar
Kate Kellogg, MIT
- March 2022 (Revised January 2025)
- Technical Note
Linear Regression
This note provides an overview of linear regression for an introductory data science course. It begins with a discussion of correlation, and explains why correlation does not necessarily imply causation. The note then describes the method of least squares, and how to... View Details
Keywords: Data Science; Linear Regression; Mathematical Modeling; Mathematical Methods; Analytics and Data Science
Bojinov, Iavor I., Michael Parzen, and Paul Hamilton. "Linear Regression." Harvard Business School Technical Note 622-100, March 2022. (Revised January 2025.)
- August 2002 (Revised June 2006)
- Background Note
Steps Toward Self-Assessment
Provides an overview of the self-assessment process and data-generating instruments employed in the course Self-Assessment and Career Development. The major steps in the outlined process are: gathering data through the instruments; reacting to the data and instruments;... View Details
Keywords: Personal Development and Career
Higgins, Monica C. "Steps Toward Self-Assessment." Harvard Business School Background Note 403-029, August 2002. (Revised June 2006.)
- 29 Sep 2020
- Working Paper Summaries
Centrino and the Restructuring of Wi-Fi Supply
- 13 Aug 2015
- News
Google’s Alphabet Move Is Reorganizing 101
- November 2006
- Background Note
Technical Game Theory Note #4: Contracting and Strategic Alliances
By: Dennis A. Yao
Provides a game theory-based interpretation of contracting and strategic alliances and introduces the problem of moral hazard. View Details
- November 1990 (Revised November 1992)
- Background Note
Note on Linear Programming
Gives an elementary introduction to formulating linear programming models and interpreting linear programmings output. Other aspects of linear programming are discussed briefly. View Details
Keywords: Mathematical Methods
Eckstein, Jonathan. "Note on Linear Programming." Harvard Business School Background Note 191-085, November 1990. (Revised November 1992.)
- Article
Technology Diffusion and Postwar Growth
By: Diego A. Comin and Bart Hobijn
In the aftermath of World War II, the world's economies exhibited very different rates of economic recovery. We provide evidence that those countries that caught up the most with the U.S. in the postwar period are those that saw an acceleration in the speed of adopting... View Details
Keywords: Hardware; Country; Business Cycles; Globalized Economies and Regions; Economic Growth; Welfare or Wellbeing; War; Technology Industry; United States; Japan; Europe
Comin, Diego A., and Bart Hobijn. "Technology Diffusion and Postwar Growth." NBER Macroeconomics Annual 25 (2010): 209–259.
- 08 Sep 2016
- News
The Age of the Wordless Logo
- June 1975
- Case
Marsh & McLennan (B)
Presents the results of a computer simulation of aircraft hull insurance. Discussion will focus on the interpretation of the results described. Designed to be handed out in class. Rewrite of an earlier supplement by P. Vatter. View Details
Jackson, Barbara B. "Marsh & McLennan (B)." Harvard Business School Case 175-290, June 1975.
- February 1975 (Revised April 1983)
- Background Note
Note on the Boston Consulting Group Concept of Competitive Analysis and Corporate Strategy
Describes a method of competitive analysis used by the Boston Consulting Group to coordinate a portfolio of products at the corporate level. Construction and interpretation of product portfolio charts is an important aspect of the technique. View Details
Hammond, John S. "Note on the Boston Consulting Group Concept of Competitive Analysis and Corporate Strategy." Harvard Business School Background Note 175-175, February 1975. (Revised April 1983.)