CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION
1.0 General.
1.1 Predictive modeling.
1.2 Types of predictive models..
1.2.1 Statistical models...
1.2.1.1 Linear regression
1.2.1.2 Logistic regression..
1.2.1.3 Generalized linear models...
1.2.1.4 Time series..
1.2.1.5 Decision trees..
1.2.1.6 Non-linear regression..
1.2.2 Artificial intelligence models.
1.2.2.1 Fuzzy logic..
1.2.2.2 Neural networks..
1.2.2.3 Genetic algorithm
1.2.2.4 Nearest neighbor pairings
1.2.2.5 Bayes network.
1.2.2.6 Rule induction.
1.2.2.7 Principal component analysis(Factor analysis)..
1.2.2.8 Simulated annealing
1.2.2.9 Kohonen network
2. LTERATURE REVIEW WITH CRITIQUE
2.1 Introduction to predictive modeling and its
application in Environmental Engineering.
2.2 Regression analysis.
2.3 Factor analysis
2.4 Fuzzy logic.
3. PROBLEM FORMULATION.
4. OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY.
5. PROPOSED METHODOLOGY.
6. REFERENCES