
What Are GAMS and How Can You Leverage Them?
The Effective Statistician - in association with PSI
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Exploring GAMS and Optimization Challenges
This chapter introduces the General Algebraic Modeling System (GAMS), tracing the speaker's unexpected journey into its applications. It explores the use of GAMS in practical scenarios like logistics optimization and medical treatments, using examples such as the classic knapsack problem and radiation therapy. Additionally, the chapter addresses the complexities of convexity in mathematical programming, emphasizing how different geometric representations impact optimization strategies.
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