Cochran, James J. (Louisiana Tech University)

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Topics:

OPTIMAL PRODUCT DESIGN
Use of conjoint analysis within a combinatorial optimization framework to design the 'optimal' product relative to the current market. (Intermediate)

SAMPLE BASED COMBINATORIAL OPTIMIZATION
Solution techniques and methods for estimating statistical characteristics (i.e., standard error and bias) associated with the estimated optimal objective value. (Advanced)

OPTIMAL POLITICAL PLATFORM DESIGN
Use of conjoint analysis within a combinatorial optimization framework to analyze a US Presidential election and design the 'optimal' platform relative to the other candidate(s). (Intermediate)

SPORTS ANALYTICS
Analysis of various sports problems using operations research and statistics. (Elementary)

MAKING QUANTITATIVE (I.E., ORMS & STATISTICS) EDUCATION MORE EFFECTIVE
Various innovative approaches (active learning, cases, problem based learning, etc.) for teaching operations research and statistics. (Elementary)

Background:

• BS Economics Wright State University
• MS Economics Wright State University
• MBA Wright State University
• PhD Applied Statistics & Operations Research University of Cincinnati

16+ years experience teaching at the university level

12+ years concurrent experience as an independent statistical consultant

4 years experience as Director, Analytic and Computing Services for a major full service marketing research firm