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Re:A new algorithm predicts which Twitter topics will trend ... by VMG on Wednesday November 07, 2012 @09:51AM (#4753549)
Does the algorithm still work when it includes it's own effects?

If an algorithm like this was widely used, the predicted topics will trend just because they have been picked -- the algorithm will fulfill the prophecy itself.

Re:A new algorithm predicts which Twitter topics will trend ... by mmishra on Wednesday November 07, 2012 @02:21PM (#4754732)
Exactly. I was also thinking that Finacial Engineering also tries to garner the advantage of statistical analysis of stock market based on previous trends. But I am sure there is no 100% accurate model. Moreover statistical model need to be changed as behavior start changing.

I wonder if that will reflect here as well.

In any case, It has some interesting applications as they mentioned in ticketing.

Re:A new algorithm predicts which Twitter topics will trend ... by Jakob on Wednesday November 07, 2012 @12:07PM (#4754122)
Well, you just answered your question, didn’t you?