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Arundel Partners Case
Arundel Partners: The Sequel Project
The maximum per–film price for the sequel rights that Arundel Partners should pay is $5.12M.
If Arundel Partners were to use the traditional DCF methods to find the value of the sequel rights, the NPV would be –$8.42M loss per–film (see
Appendix 1).
Calculation Details
We assume that Arundel Partners will purchase a portfolio of films similar to one used in the analysis. The average hypothetical net inflow of the
sequel ($21.57M) is used to figure out the value of the state variable for the real options model. The state variable is the average hypothetical net
inflow of the sequel, discounted using a WACC of 12.36% back to 1989. Discounting back to 1989 is important because this is the time of the... Show
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This approach allows for valuing real assets with some degree of operating flexibility, incorporating the value of the flexibility into the option price. It
values the option to exercise but not the obligation to make future investments. It is based on the law of one price (the price of two portfolios with the
same cash flows in every state of the world must be the same). Option value increases with great uncertainty (see Exhibit 3). The major uncertainties are
Arundel Partners' WACC and volatility of return on assets. A sensitive analysis shows the degree of changes with the changing uncertainties. The major
disadvantage of this approach is that it often requires changes in business process. In Arundel Partners' case, the terms and provisions in the contract
will mitigate some of the disadvantages.
Additional terms and provisions for the sequel rights portfolio
The terms and provisions for the sequel rights for one or more studios' entire production:
The maturity or expiration rate of exercising the sequel rights is 1 year. This will allow Arundel enough time to make a decision about making a
sequel and enable it to more quickly write off its investment in rights it chose not to exercise.
Arundel Partners can chose to produce the sequel or hire another firm to do so.
Arundel Partners will grant right of first refusal to the studio on any rights it planned to sell. If the studio is not interested, Arundel Partners can sell the
rights to the highest
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Gödel's Incompleteness Theorems
Gödel's incompleteness theorems were mathematically proven results but they had broad philosophical consequences. They were proofs that would
show that there are certain true propositions that are improvable. They were epistemological truths, meaning they dealt with the nature of knowledge
itself by proving an absolute limitation on what we can mathematical prove. (Goldstein 2013)
To assess the effects of Gödel's results, the theorems themselves will be outlined, as will the three schools of logicism, formalism and intuitionism,
then the effects of the theorems on the schools shall be considered. To appreciate the consequences of the incompleteness theorems there is a need to
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(Struik 1987, 203). Logicism disagrees with Intuitionism as it asserts that we do not create knowledge but simply reveal existing truths (Brown 2008,
125). Since in intuitionism 'abstract entities are admitted only if they are man made' (Snapper 1979, 209). Brouwer's criticism of Logicism is that they
use the principles of finite sets and their subsets as a form of logic beyond and prior to mathematics and used it to reason about infinite sets (Kleene
1952, 46–7).
Intuitionism was developed as a reaction to Cantor's set theory and its paradoxes. Intuitionists sought to rebuild mathematics from the 'bottom–up'.
They saw Mathematics as 'an activity'; Mathematicians do not access pre–existing knowledge but construct knowledge (Brown 2008, 121).
Brouwer saw logic as an unreliable basis for mathematics and therefore Brouwer's intuitionism sees mathematics as having its foundations with
'Ur–Intuition, a basic intuition of the natural numbers' (Struik 1987, 202, Palmgren 2009). Its fundamental and defining characteristic is its analysis of
what it means for a statement to be true. In Brouwer's original intuitionism he demands 'truth though constructivity' (Struik 1987, 202). This means that
he only allowed entities that had a clear and definable method of construction. For example, in this way Brouwer would accept the idea of possible
infinitely, as it required a continuous set of constructions and 'remains forever in the
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Questions On Advanced Discrete Math And Algorithms
CS7800: Advanced Algorithms. Fall 2016 Homework 1 Solutions Author: Aditeya Pandey, Collaborators: Micha Schwab,Supraja Krishnan Problems
1–3 are meant as a review of undergraduate discrete math and algorithms. They shouldn't take you too long, but I recommend starting these right away
to make sure that you have the appropriate background for this course. You must type your solutions using L A TEX. Please submit both the source and
PDF files using the naming conventions lastname hw1.tex and lastname hw1.pdf. Strive for clarity and conciseness in your solutions, emphasizing the
main ideas over low–level details. I recommend looking at the introduction in Jeff Erickson's textbook for advice on writing up solutions to
algorithms problems. Do not share written solutions, and remember to cite all collaborators and sources of ideas. Sharing written solutions, and
getting solutions from outside sources such as the Web or students not enrolled in the class is strictly forbidden. 1Review Problems Problem 1
(Review of Asymptotic Growth). Arrange the following list of functions in ascending order of growth rate. That is, if function g(n) immediately
follows function f (n) in your list, then it should be the case that f (n) is O(g(n)). (You do not need to provide proofs.) 2 f 1 (n) = 4n 2 + n log 28 (n)
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љ f 4 (n) = n + 40 n f 2 (n) = 2 n f 3 (n) = 1024n log 2 (n) f 5 (n) = 10 n f 6 (n) = 3n log 2 (n) f 7 (n) = n 2 log 8 n f 8 (n) = 4096 log 42 (n) f 9 (n) =
n log 2 (3) Solution
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Turbulent Times Case
Leaders don't have to confine their leadership abilities within the jurisdiction of their own. Sometimes, we have a chain of events unfolding in front of
us and based on our experiences we know they would lead to undesirable outcomes. How often do we find ourselves "in a rut", getting sucked into this
infinite loop and loose the ability to critically think of solutions to day–to–day issues and problems? In this paper, I will discuss the issue and apply the
frameworks and techniques learned from the "Leading in Turbulent Times" course.
ABC is leading the next five–year technology strategy for one of it's Fortune 50 customers. Some bleeding–edge solutions and products have been
positioned, towards which the customer has shown reluctance due to maturity of these products. The customer requested solution/product demonstration
through a proof of concept (PoC) to ensure performance of the solutions and products meet the requirements. ABC's Sales, Engineering and Delivery
were not aligned on who should fund this PoC. Typically, PoCs are conducted by the Sales Team in conjunction with the product development in the
"pre–sales" phase. However, in this particular scenario they are in the "delivery phase" as this strategy definition engagement is being funded by the
customer. This is contributing to this issue discussed above.
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Sales can order the required products for this PoC as it costs only 10% of the list price. This is an internal cost and can be classified as OPEX. Sales
Engineers, that are not highly billable resources unlike resources from engineering can be leveraged to build the PoC. This solution is derived using
re–inventing the rules and stretch benchmarking techniques against Costco and Starbucks. Costco has reported increase in sales of 2000% at times
after sampling. The resources used for sampling, for instance at Starbucks, are not high wage baristas but low wage cafГ© staff that is competent and
has knowledge about the
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The Power Of Maths : The Beauty Of Mathematics
Mathematics is beautiful. It is the basis for any science courses, and math concepts have a deep relationship with human life. Mathematics concepts
have various applications, which brings a lot of convenience to the whole society. The power of mathematics shows the greatness of God's power,
and reflects the greatness of God' creation. In mathematics field, there are lots of theorems and axioms. All of them contributes a lot in solving
mathematics problems. With these mathematics theorems, we are able to see the patterns behind a case, and it enriches our knowledge of thinking.
Theorems and axioms are beautiful, because they group mathematics problems with similar properties and allow us to have a shortcut in solving
problems. However, what are more beautiful than theorems and axioms are proofs that prove the validity of theorems and axioms. Knowing the basic
definitions of theorems and applying them mechanically in solving questions are not considered learning or knowing math. Everyone can follow a
step by step procedure, but not everyone can come up with a step by step procedure. Therefore, knowing why a theorem is correct and how a theorem
is discovered are the key points of learning the beauty of math. In my opinion, proofs are the most beautiful part in mathematics. In a proof, we are able
to see a strategy of how to get to the final result, and it guides us to think about the mathematics theorem and question ourselves, and eventually prove a
known statement. Proofs
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Effectiveness Of High Preference ( High P ) Intervention
Introduction
Noncompliant behavior in an academic setting can result in missing opportunities, falling behind in schoolwork, missing instruction and disrupting the
class. It is critical that noncompliant behavior be decreased (Banda & Kubina, 2010). This study focused on a thirteen year old middle school student
with Autism. Brad was a student who displayed academic noncompliance particularly with mathematics tasks. Brad was fully capable of completing all
of the academic demands that were present, but showed resistance in completing missing addend math problems.
The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of high preference (high–p) intervention. High–p intervention consisted of presenting two to
three high–p tasks before the presentation of a low preference (low–p) task. Preference of tasks was determined with a pre–study preference assessment.
Method
Participant The participant was Brad, a thirteen–year–old boy, diagnosed with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Brad received speech
and language services once a week and had in class paraprofessional support. The Woodcock–Johnson Revised Achievement Tests (WJ–R) determined
grade level performance in word identification and below grade level performance in comprehension and problem solving. Brad's teacher requested
help after identifying his need for additional support for low–p tasks. REWORD
Independent Variable The independent variable in this study was the intervention in place. This consisted
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Impulse Generator and Lightning Characteristics Simulation...
Lightning as a phenomenon of electric discharge between the charged particles among the clouds or between the clouds to earth is seen as a natural
occurrence in our day to day life. The veracity and wrath of this natures activity also has to be faced by the mankind in form of death, destruction and
total power outage. In today's world it is hard to imagine life without electricity. Also it incurs heavy losses to the power distributors and consumers.
The losses amounts from few hundred thousands to millions like how the lightning storm caused power outage in Minnesota that lasted for 19 hours. [1]
It was Franklin in 1744–1750, who first carried out experiments on lightning [2]. From then on significant studies have been made in the past ... Show
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The impulse generator comes into business here.Studying the lightning characteristics by creating the similar impulse using the impulse generator
helps in assessing the strength of the electrical equipment's against transient and lightning impulse. This has been practiced by industrialists and
researchers for so many years. Massive and extremely large test apparatus are used for the impulse wave generation. To ease down the process with
reliable and accurate results, here for the design 4A, a GUI (Graphical User Interface) based software for impulse generator and lightning characteristics
simulation. This would be the only prototype standalone software which caters to the impulse waveforms studies. The GUI will have the text entry
fields to input the circuit parameters and there will be plotting space where the impulse waveform will be plotted.
The framework of the software will be the mathematical model of the impulse generator circuit. For different input values, the corresponding
waveforms will be obtained. The main focus of this research will be towards accessing waveforms and its characteristics that corroborates the
industry standard and laboratory experimental values with expected accuracy not lesser than 60%.This software will be made available to work in
cross platform operating systems such as Windows, android, Mac etc. so that the user can download and install the application in their favourite media
device at
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Theory, Computer Science And Axiomatizations Of Set Theory
Set Theory, Computer Science and axiomatizations of Set Theory
Prashant Sharma
MATH419 D001 Sum 15
American Military University
Instructor Mehrdad Mahmoudi Zarandi
Abstract
This paper contains the brief introduction of Set theory which included the definition, origination, history and modernization of set theory and
mathematical field related to it. The main focus of this paper will be on the application of set theory in different discipline.
Set Theory, Computer Science and axiomatizations of Set Theory
Mathematics is the study of numbers, and counting, and measuring, but that is only the beginning. Mathematics involves the study of number patterns
and relationships. Set theory is an area of mathematics that deals with inconceivable numbers, and bottomless concepts such as infinity. The history of
set theory is relatively dissimilar from the history of most other parts of mathematics. Set Theory was founded by Georg Cantor in 1874 in his paper
"On a Characteristics Property of All Real Algebraic Numbers". Naive set theory is fun, and as we saw with Cantor's diagonalization, it can produce
some incredibly beautiful results. But as we've seen before, in the simple world of naive set theory, it's easy to run into trouble, in the form of
Russell's paradox and a variety of related problems.
The sake of completeness, Russell's paradox concerns the set R={s | s ∉ s}. Is R∈R? If R∈R, then by the definition of R∉R. But by
definition, if R∉R,
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Arundel Partners: the Sequel Project
Arundel Partners: The Sequel Project
The maximum per–film price for the sequel rights that Arundel Partners should pay is $5.12M.
If Arundel Partners were to use the traditional DCF methods to find the value of the sequel rights, the NPV would be –$8.42M loss per–film (see
Appendix 1).
Calculation Details
We assume that Arundel Partners will purchase a portfolio of films similar to one used in the analysis. The average hypothetical net inflow of the
sequel ($21.57M) is used to figure out the value of the state variable for the real options model. The state variable is the average hypothetical net
inflow of the sequel, discounted using a WACC of 12.36% back to 1989. Discounting back to 1989 is important because this is... Show more content on
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Building the Binomial Tree for Asset Values
The binomial model is used to see how the state variable evolves over time, specifically over a time period of 12 months (see Exhibit 1). The maturity
or expiration date of the sequel rights option is set for 12 months. Within the first year, Arundel Partners will know whether it will want to exercise the
sequel rights. We build the binomial tree for the net inflow values using the Cox–Ingersoll–Ross model. This approach approximates a lognormal
distribution for the asset values (net inflow values). We assume that continuously compounded returns on the asset are normally distributed and
volatility remains constant. We use the expiration date as one year from the purchase of the sequel rights and the time interval of 1/12 (1 month). We
use the standard deviation on the one year return of the portfolio as an estimate
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Formal Mathematical Methods And Hardware Systems
Literature Review Formal mathematical methods are system designs that utilize specific rigorous mathematical models in the production of software
and hardware systems. The methods are unique in comparison with other methods for they utilize mathematical proof as a complement to system
testing so as to ensure a perfect behavior. A formal approach to system designs ensures safety due to the complicated nature of systems. The use of
formal verification schemes creates the difference between formal methods and other design systems. Hence, the primary principles of the system must
be proven to be right before they are adopted. Extensive testing has been used for long in traditional system designs to ascertain behavior, but only finite
conclusions are achieved. Testing only reveals situations where a system would not fail, but the behavior outside the testing scenario is not accounted
for. If the result is positive after testing the theorem, then it remains true. An error in design is impossible to fix via formal verification but could help
in identification of errors in reasoning which would otherwise be left unverified. The knowledge of mathematics results from proofs that consist of
valid and certain conclusions. Verification of mathematical statements is not through experiments or social agreements but logical deductions from
basic assumptions. The method assures that the knowledge has universal application since mapping a mathematical statement into physical reality holds
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Importance Of Proofs Of Teaching Mathematical Proofs
For many math students around the world, proofs are dreaded; they are seen as pointless memorization of obvious ideas. These are most student's
beliefs because they have never truly been taught or experienced the true purposes of proofs. Zaslavsky, Nickerson, Stylianides, Kidron, and
Winicki–Landman (2012) write to discuss the importance of teaching mathematical proofs in school. They continue on to express reasons why
students need proofs and the multiple ways in which teachers can facilitate the learning and importance of proofs to their students. Zaslavsky et al.
(2012) cite numerous reasons for the importance of proofs, but the most prominent reasons include strengthening student's ability to communicate
mathematical knowledge, to instill problem solving skills and methods, and lastly, to fulfill human intellectual needs. Each of these reasons have
been supported by research, and also come with challenges and concerns. The most basic reason Zaslavsky et al. (2012) cite as to why proofs should
be taught in school is because doing so can increase and strengthen student's abilities to communicate mathematical knowledge. Most students are
more than capable of applying formulas and solving the problems presented to them in classes with a little practice. A majority of these students,
however, have no clue as to why the methods they are using work, or if they will work with any set of numbers they are presented (Yopp, 2009). Proof
researcher David Yopp (2009) has observed
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Imatinib Marketed By Novartis And Onyx Pharmaceutical
As technology advances, advances in the pharmaceutical industry increase as well. While most companies use the mentality of screening drugs that
show the most binding affinity or particularity of drug applicants to a single defined target, this is not always the best way of doing things. Many off
target activities or multi–targeted particularities have been successful in targeted therapeutics. For example, Imatinib marketed by Novartis and
Sorafenib co–developed and co–marketed by Bayer and Onyx Pharmaceuticals and Nexavar have shown that looking at the broader spectrum of
biological context of how a specific agent works is very important. Increasing importance of translational and clinical research in the early stages of
drug development can help connect the drug's activity to biological impact and clinical significance. Improvement in early stage R&D productivity
can be increased greatly by looking more at the scientific disease state being treated rather than just looking at the target. Evolving clinical and
commercial requirements of the scientific data from the disease state will rapidly advance the early stage patients being tested to clinical trials. A
biomarker is a measured indicator of a targeted disease. It can be used in drug development and contributes to increased probability for phase
transitioning specifically in phases II & III, the longest phases. A recent study in oncology drug development displayed "908 oncology drug candidates
Phase I, II, and III
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Case Study: Application of Real Options to Energy Investments
Introduction
Energy investments have been evaluated using diverse methods. Santos et. al. (2014) argue that conventional approaches such as Net Present Value
(NPV) or Internal Rate of Return (IRR) do not consider relevant project characteristics like irreversibility, uncertainty and management flexibility. They
propose that the Real Options Approach (ROA) has an advantage over conventional methods. The aim of this essay is to apply real options to a
renewable energy investment (mini–hydro plant) using the binomial lattice tree developed by Cox, Ross and Rubinstein.
Economic evaluation of energy investments
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Despite this distinction, most principles of financial options are applied to real options. The table below depicts the relationship between these concepts.
Table 2: Financial and Real Options Source: Sanislo (2002)
There are various types of real options. For this essay the deferral option is used; a deferral option gives its holder the option to begin an investment
immediately or at a future date. The Black–Scholes formula for pricing options and the binomial lattice model are the basic financial models.
The Black–Scholes Model and Multiplicative Binomial Option Pricing Model
The Black–Scholes formula for valuing options was the first numeric formula for pricing European call options. Santos et. al., (2014) argue that Fisher
Black and Myron Scholes's formula is rooted in Modigliani and Miller's non–arbitrage proposition. The model holds the following assumptions: a) the
risk–free rate is known and constant over time; b) the asset pays no dividends; c) the option can only be exercised at its maturity date; d) there are
no transaction cost when buying or selling an asset or its derivate; e) it is possible to invest any fraction of assets or derivate to the risk free interest
rate; f) there are no penalties when selling short; g) the model is developed from the concept that the option asset price has a continuous stochastic
behaviour,
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Synopsis Of The Book ' Beric '
1. Where Beric finds himself in this chapter is the wide waters of the Rhenus which caught the first shrill gleam of the early northern sunlight, flashing
solver as it flowed out from the mist haunted darkness of the forest, and lapped along the river ramparts and the jetties of Colonia Agrippina. On the
West Bank–Roman bank of the river the little colonial town, Capitol of the lower Rhenus providence, sat compactly within its walls, with the usual
native fringe huddled about it, and the big that was the winter station of the twenty second legion; its cleared cornland, and the vineyard where the
vines where in young leaf. It had been almost two years since he came north with many others sentenced to the galleys, to fill the gaps in the... Show
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They had been straining there lungs rowing will all there might everything they had in them to get the reward they had been promised. Chapter 13
1. Jason had a dream about that he was back among his own people, in the days before he ever thought of Rome..... What happened in his dream is
'There was a little boat that his brother and he had of there own. They painted her like a mallard, with green and purple on her wing coverts, and
the eyes at her bows little and bright like a mallards. He was dreaming of her ..... It was just after the winter rains, and the whole island scarlet with
anemones most all where the olive trees fell back behind the house. They always grew thickly there. And Briseis, his mothers old slave had been
baking bread. ' 2. What happened to Jason in this chapter is he had died at the oar. What happened to Beric is he had been very angry because the
overseer had not listened to him before when he had said to replace him because his friend was sick and now he was dead and his body thrown
overboard and with a raging fury of anger he fought to kill when the overseer was about to reach out to grab the shackle for the replacement of
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Hilton ITT Case Study Essay
1. Why might Bollenbach have opened his bidding for ITT at $55 per share? What was his likely strategy?
The $55 value is on the lower range of the analyst eztimates, with a best guess estimate of $67.94. Since the value of the stock had been below $45
for 4 months, the offer of 55 dollars represented a 29% premium to investors. Bollenbach knew that management would be resistant of any attempt to
be acquired, regardless of price, because of failed previous attempts to negotiate a friendly merger at year end 1996. The 55–dollar benchmark created
an expectation for ITT management to achieve that level, or higher and the premium is enough to demonstrate to investors it is a real offer. Their
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Bollenbach knew that the next steps would be critical or the deal to go through. As such it was necessary to first research the investors and arbiters to
have better negotiation tactics when the time comes. The resistant board of directors had not changed in the mean time and would likely resist any
offer, including the unlikely event of another contender entering bidding. If the price of the stock fell below the $55 range, or the Board of Directors
changed Bollenback would likely aggressively negotiate with shareholders to close the deal as quickly as possible.
3. ITT's value has changed a lot over the recent events. Prior to any offer when ITT's stock was trading at 43 dollars, the stand–alone value of its
equity was 16.4 billion dollars. With the 55–dollar offer to ITT, the company's value went up to approximately 21 billion. After the offer, the stock
was trading at $63.50, which gave the total equity a value of 24.2 billion dollars. With the proposed trivesture proposal, the company would lose
synergistic value as three separate companies, compared to one large company. Examples of these include a number of overhead costs which gain
economies of scale. In addition, ITT likely has synergistic revenues coming from the fact that it operates all three business segments. Analyst estimates
indicate that the present value of the synergies whichh ITT stands to loose with the proposed trivesture have a NPV between $900 and
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Importance Of Teaching Reasoning And Proof
Teaching Reasoning and Proof
As educators and as students it is pivotal to emphasize the importance of reasoning and proof in the classroom. By doing such, students will develop a
higher level of thinking not only in the classroom but in the real world as well. In secondary education, it is only a short period of time until students
are faced with complex thinking that is not specific to any textbook. In education specifically students will have to approach problems in different
directions. This is something that takes a bit of adjusting to if that student is not previously exposed to reasoning and proofs. Very young students
make conjectures all the time. It is one of the beauties of preschool and kindergarten. At this stage of life, kids are very curious about most subjects.
In the case of geometry, a preschool student starts to recognize the similarities of a square and a cube. They obviously may not be able to reason what
the volume of the cube is, but they start to recognize the similarities. This is a tremendous aspect that shouldn't be looked over. It is important to
continue and develop these students and not let that curiosity diminish. That curiosity is the drive in education. At this age, educators should focus on
the basics of reasoning. There aren't many formulas for these kids, they are just being exposed to the process. It makes sense for the teachers to spend
more time on the reasoning early; in return the student's brains will start to develop those
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A Research Study On Finance And Economics
Two years ago while I offered a research job at Cambridge in applied economics, one of my friends jokingly quipped that one day I would be the
next Raghuram Rajan, who had just taken over as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India following his academic position. I smiled as I had then
not considered the possibility of becoming an academic who could wield such power in designing policies to govern the financial institution of the
world 's largest democracy. In retrospect, this does not seem very far from the truth with respect to my long–term career goals. I consider it a privilege
to contribute meaningful work that would improve the financial standards in my country. My interest in a quantitative field like finance and economics
comes as no surprise, since Mathematics is one of my favorite subjects and my forte right from secondary school. The power of these subjects to cater
to practical applications in the real–world setting led to my close involvement with them, which was also instrumental for my qualifying for the Indian
National Mathematics Olympiad. For my undergraduate studies, I chose Mechanical Engineering over the other options, at one of the top universities
for this discipline in my country, due to its significant quantitative content and for the possibility of applying those tools to solving complex problems,
which I did. The rigorous pure math training spanning 3 semesters including topics in linear and vector algebra, multivariate calculus, differential
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Weapons Of Influence
Critical Thinking Study Question 1, Chapter 8 Pick any three of the weapons of influence described in this book. Discuss in each case how the
weapon could be used in enhance compliance in what you would consider an exploitative manner and in what you would consider a
nonexploitative manner. The first weapon of influence that I have chosen to describe in this book is Reciprocity, which comes from chapter 2
reciprocation "the old give and take... and take . According to sociologist and anthropologist, one of the most widespread and basic norms of human
culture is embodied in the rule of reciprocity. The rule requires that one person try to repay in kind what another person have provided. By
obligating the recipient of an act to repayment in the future. The rule for reciprocation allows one individual to give something to another with
confidence that is not being lost. (Cialdini 49) This rule is extremely powerful, often overwhelming. The rule of reciprocity can be used to enhance
compliance in what we would consider an exploitative manner and in what we would consider a nonexploitative manner. My example for the rule of
reciprocity in and nonexploitative manner comes from readers report 2.2 (32) "Last year on my way home for thanksgiving break, I felt the dull... Show
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The overarching need of the cultists to cling to those beliefs. This is used in a non–explicated manner because people are listening to someone who is
lying and didn't have a good experience with something. So with the power of social influence have turned into a power of bad influence. It shows
how even if something is bad and not true people will still turn and follow them even if they don't feel the same just because of the power of social
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Plaintiff's Case: Neck Pain And Lower Back Pain
All five (5) of the Plaintiffs claim bodily injuries as a result of the accident in question; however, to date, we still have not received any medical and
/or billing records for Plaintiff, Vistal Thakkar to support his claim for past medical damages. According to the police report, Plaintiffs were not
injured at the scene of the accident and the EMS were not called.
(1)Plaintiff, Foram Thakkar:
Plaintiff, Foram Thakkar claims injuries to her neck and lower back. Currently, she does not claim to need surgery. She was prescribed 3 sessions of
physical therapy a week for 6 weeks.
On September 30, 2014, Plaintiff presented to Houston Medical Group for treatment. Her primary symptoms were neck pain and low back pain. She
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ThakkarBear Creek Medical Center$3,169.35 $0.00 $3,169.35 $3,169.35 $3,169.35
N. ThakkarBear Creek Medical Center$4,268.39 $0.00 $4,268.39 $4,268.39 $4,268.39
Yash ThakkarBear Creek Medical Center$1,077.85 $0.00 $1,077.85 $1,077.85 $1,077.85
Vatsal ThakkarHouston Medical Group$4,282.93$0.00$4,282.93$4,282.93$4,282.93 Woodlake MRI & Diagnostic Imagining
$3,000.00$0.00$3,000.00$3,000.00$3,000.00
G. Plaintiffs' Lost Wages and Non–Economic damages
Lost Wages:
Plaintiff Yash Thakkar is not making a lost wage claim in this lawsuit. He stated that he believes that he missed a day or two of work following the
accident, which he believes happened on a Saturday. He further stated that he is able to perform his job functions today as he could before the
accident. His job does not involve heavy lifting, crouching, crawling, or anything that he cannot do because of the physic goal
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Metaphors And Symbolism In Death Of A Salesman
ABSTRACT
Miller has been one of the most outspoken American writers of the last four decades. He has held generally progressive and radical views and has
variously written against racism, capitalism and Vietnam war. All these ideas are amply reflected in his plays. Death of a Salesman was Miller's play
and an instant success. It was hailed as a modern classic and has put Miller among the foremost playwrights of this century. Death of a Salesman Miller
is still concerned with the exploitations of the individual and the evils of a commercial society. The protagonist Willy Loman ,was a traveling
salesman, and his family were the main characters in this play. The usage of Language, verbalism, Symbolism were extraordinary and unique from
other styles of Drama.
VERBALISM AND SYMBOLISM IN 'DEATH OF A SALESMAN'
Metaphors and Language suitable to the Subject Verbalism and symbolism are remarkable features ofthe play, Death of a Salesman. The style of the
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He has ambition and expectations beyond his reach. This aspect is revealed by a contradiction in his name 'low man' and his dream of 'high man'. In
his own vision and dreams, his sons to him are only boys','kids', little children with nollypops needing his advice and care. He fails to regard them as
grown up adults. Death of a Salesman, on a close examination, will be found a play with logical and linguistic contradictions. But such contradictions
are deliberate and are used to sharpen the effect. Willy Loman suggests his moral immaturity through logical as well as linguistic contradictions,
especially when offering advice to Biff. He warns his sons: "gee is a boy's word", and he uses this term frequently. He complains: "not finding yourself
at the age of thirth–four is a disgrace!", and "greatest thing in the world for him was to bum around," and that "Biff is a lazy bum." And after some he
grumbles: "And such a hard worker. There's one thing about Biff–he's not
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A Discussion Matter Expert For Barclays 's Ppi Complaints...
Within my role as a Subject Matter Expert for RBS's PPI complaints team, one of my principal duties is liaising with our operations in India.
Our staff in India carry out a variety of duties to support the work completed by my team, including the logging and processing of correspondence
received from customers and the FOS. Any mistakes made processing this correspondence can cause serious detriment to customer experience whilst
making a complaint; making it essential for us to maintain an open line of communication with India.
The subject of my reflective statement will be a situation that arose whilst I was providing training to our operation in India; specifically training
around our process for logging customer's acceptances of offers. During a period where we were receiving a large amount of these acceptances, it
was my responsibility to introduce this process into the duties carried out by India. The plan was to carry out several telephony training sessions to
ensure they understood the process, and were capable of logging acceptances without any errors.
However having begun the training it became clear India was unwilling to take on this new duty. Logging acceptances is an inherently more
complicated task than India felt they were capable of completing or should be responsible for doing. They also believed being so far removed from
the rest of the PPI operation, it would not be possible for them to get the support needed to complete this duty effectively.
To make
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What Links Disciplines Of Literature, Philosophy And...
What links the disciplines of literature, philosophy and mathematics? The answer is, quite simply, fiction. Fiction has probably existed since the
human brain was capable of imagination, either for distraction or for the more functional purpose of envisioning hunt scenarios when our nomadic
ancestors would need to survive. Fiction can be defined as a literary tool that fools readers or theatre goers into thinking that the author possesses
certain knowledge about the world (Plato et al., 1963) but is usually understood as a world or scenario that is created by human imagination. However,
that doesn 't necessarily make it untrue, as fiction can be based on reality and can become a useful mechanism to convey important messages and help
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Numbers and equations simply to not concretely exist in our world. Maths is, after all, like any written language, glorified scribbling that somehow
resonates with meaning in our minds. Take as an example '4 = 2 + 2 '. This string of symbols translates itself into what we understand is an equation:
the two sides of the '= ' sign are the same. However, neither '4 ' not '2 + 2 ' exist. They are not visually identical. Yet somehow we accept that
connecting them with the '= ' symbol indicates that their numerical value is equivalent. Like fiction, maths merely requires us to suspend our disbelief
long enough for us to understand whatever story or message the author is trying to impart. This philosophical position is called Mathematical
Fictionalism. Its proponents believe that mathematics are purely fictional but are still functional as long as its purpose is not meant to be a mirror of
reality (Leng, 2016). However, this position calls into question the validity of mathematics. Fiction, if assumed completely truthful, becomes a lie. So if
mathematics are purely a human made language created to describe phenomena that cannot be described in another language, how can we ascertain its
precision and how much power should we give it in a discussion? Mathematical entities do not exist concretely, yet we give them characteristics and
magnitudes that allow them to be ranked, ordered and even to interact amongst
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Frankfurt : The Principle Of Alternative Possibilities (...
Zhiyuan Li Philosophy 3000 Frankfurt Without Counter–Examples: An Alternative Possibility Harry Frankfurt (1969) argues that the principle of
alternative possibilities (PAP): (PAP) a person is morally responsible for what he has done only if he could have done otherwise (829) is false, because
there are cases where a person is morally responsible for what she has done even if she could not have done otherwise (835–6). Call such cases
Frankfurt–style cases. A lot of literature thereafter has been targeted on these Frankfurt–style cases, particularly whether it's really possible to construct
them. Among critics of Frankfurt, David Widerker (2003) takes one step further and he grants, for the sake of his argument, that it is possible to
construct Frankfurt–style cases ; however, he argues that even so, Frankfurt's argument still fails because there are counter–examples to Frankfurt–style
cases, which are in favor of PAP (60–2). This paper is a defense of Frankfurt. Having said that, however, I think Widerker has developed a very strong
criticism of Frankfurt which in some sense takes away his prima facie intuition. Therefore, it seems to me not enough for defenders of Frankfurt to
respond by just refuting the counter–examples Widerker provides against Frankfurt–style cases – they must somehow bring their intuition back. This is
exactly what I want to pursue in this paper. I will argue that Frankfurt's argument may be reconstructed in an alternative way, which does not depend
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Essay on Ben Bates
BEN BATES MBA | Working| Wilton| Mount Perry| Annual Salary| 55,000| 98,000| 81,000| Expected increase| 3%| 4%| 3.50%| Work (years)| 38| 36|
37| Tax rates| 26%| 31%| 29%| Annual tuition| | $63,000 | $80,000 | Books and other supplies (annual)| | $2,500 | 3,500| Programs (year)| | 2| 1| Signing
bonus| | 15,000| 10,000| Health insurance (annual)| | $3,000 | 3,000| Room and board (annual)| | $20,000 | $20,000 | 1. How does Ben's age affect his
decision to get an MBA? Ben's age will affect his decision to get an MBA in the sense that the earlier he gets an MBA the better off he will be. Being
currently 28 years old, and he has been working for six years already MBA normally... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
I believe the best way to solve this is too evaluate the three alternatives that must have the same timeframe. In this case each alternative has
different time frame that is 38, 36, and 37 years. The best way to compare them is to find the present value for each alternative to find the right
option. 5. What initial salary would Ben need to receive to make him indifferent between attending Wilton University and staying in his current
position? For Ben to be indifferent, I needed to change the amount that he receives from his current position until the present value is equal to
attending Wilton University. The initial salary should be $213,221.01 annually. See Spreadsheet. 6. Suppose, instead of being able to pay cash for
his MBA, Ben must borrow the money. The current borrowing rate is 5.4%. How would this affect his decision? The interest rate of the loan will
have to be factored into the calculation of the present values of the option. The payment terms of the loan should also be specified. He will have to
think and consider for how long it will take for him to pay off the loan. He would then need to consider the present value of the cost for attending
Wilton or Mount Perry and deduct it from the amount that he expects to receive. He may or may not get the job offer after the graduation from MBA
as expected due to the decline in the job market. He should determine as to whether he will have
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marketing
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Nonlinear Optimization Models
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1.Which of the following is incorrect?
a.A global optimum is a local optimum in a nonlinear optimization problem.
b.A local maximum is a global maximum in a concave nonlinear optimization problem.
c.A global minimum is a local minimum in a convex nonlinear optimization problem.
d.A local optimum is a global optimum in a nonlinear optimization problem.
ANSWER:d
TOPIC:Local and global optima
2.The measure of risk most often associated with the Markowitz portfolio model is the a.portfolio average return. b.portfolio minimum return.
c.portfolio variance. d.portfolio standard deviation.
ANSWER:c
TOPIC:Markowitz portfolio model ASW8
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ANSWER:False
TOPIC:Local and global optimaQMB6
7.A feasible solution is a global optimum if there are no other feasible points with a better objective function value in the feasible region.
ANSWER:True
TOPIC:Local and global optima
8.For a typical nonlinear problem, duals price are relatively insensitive to small changes in right–hand side values.
ANSWER:False
TOPIC:Local and global optima QMB6
ASW8
9.The interpretation of the dual price for nonlinear models is different than the interpretation of the dual price for linear models.
ANSWER:False
TOPIC:Local and global optima ASW8
10.In the case of functions with multiple local optima, most nonlinear optimization software methods can get stuck and terminate at a local optimum.
ANSWER:True
TOPIC:Local and global optima
11.For a minimization problem, a point is a global minimum if there are no other feasible points with a smaller objective function value.
ANSWER:True
TOPIC:Local and global optima
12.There are nonlinear applications in which there is a single local optimal solution that is also the global optimal solution.
ANSWER:True
TOPIC:Local and global optima
13.Functions that are convex have a single local maximum that is also the global maximum.
ANSWER:False
TOPIC:Local and global optima
14.The function f (X, Y) = X 2 + Y 2 has a single global minimum and is relatively easy to minimize.
ANSWER:True
TOPIC:Local and global optima
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Essay Fin 601 Final Exam
User
Ms Julie Ciarlante
Course
FIN–601–001 – FA 13–14
Test
FIN 601 Final Exam
Started
12/12/13 7:19 PM
Submitted
12/12/13 9:25 PM
Status
Completed
Attempt Score
126 out of 135 points
Time Elapsed
2 hours, 5 minutes out of 5 hours.
Question 1
3 out of 3 points
A bond with an annual coupon of $70 and originally sold at par for $1,000. The current market interest rate (yield to maturity) is 8%. This bond will
sell at _______. Assuming no change in market interest rates, the bond will present the holder with capital ________ as it matures.
.
Answer
Selected Answer: B. discount; gains
Correct Answer: B. discount; gains
Question 2
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I. The greater the standard deviation, the lower the risk.
II. The standard deviation is a measure of volatility.
III. The higher the standard deviation, the less certain the rate of return in any one given year.
IV. The higher the standard deviation, the higher the expected return.
.
Answer
Selected Answer: B.
II, III, and IV only
Correct Answer: B.
II, III, and IV only
Question 13
3 out of 3 points
The excess return you earn by moving from a relatively risk–free investment to a risky investment is called the
.
Answer
Selected Answers: C. risk premium
Correct Answers: C. risk premium
Question 14
3 out of 3 points
You recently purchased astock that is expected to earn 12% in a booming economy, 8% in a normal economy and lose 5% in a recessionary economy.
There is a 15% probability of a boom, a 75% chance of a normal economy, and a 10% chance of a recession. What is your expected rate of return on
this stock?
.
Answer
Selected Answer: C.
7.30%
Correct Answer: C.
7.30%
Question 15
3 out of 3 points
Risk that affects at most a small number of assets is called _____ risk.
.
Answer
Selected Answer: D. unsystematic Correct Answer: D. unsystematic Question 16
3 out of 3 points
Which of the following would be considered an example of systematic risk?
.
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The View Of Conduction Great Critique Sessions
Here is my reading discussion/reflection journal for this week:
Article #1 Goods, Bads, and Dailies: Lessons for Conducting Great Critiques
Summary
The article discuss about the view of conduction great critiques sessions. Pixar Dailies is one of their techniques use in their meeting "The Chosen
One" where it described "four of the young magicians perform a five–minute routine and then receive critique from the other kids in the group"(). They
are 3 roles player into this techniques: presenter, facilitator, and recorders. Each roles play significant concept of providing affirmative & constructive
criticism. The feedback is controlled in an affirmative and constructive setting "Good and Bad". Pixar Dailies have an interesting set up ... Show more
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For me, this is an excellent way of continue brainstorming new technique ideas for designs. As well as continue provide feedback on the design.
Article #2 "Paper in Screen" Prototyping: An Agile Technique to Anticipate the Mobile Experience
Summary
This article discuss about the prototyping that utilizes paper and mobile technology. It describe an idea of translating paper prototype system into a
digital execution. You draw a paper prototype, take high–quality pictures of each prototype, edit the images, and organize them into the task scenarios.
Paper prototypes provides a "quick means for testing basic interactivity that may be essential for specific design decision" (Bolchini 31).
Reaction
This article provide excellent topic on paper prototype transforming into a "paper in screen" as well as analyze the three approach of prototype: paper,
paper in screen, and high–fidelity. However, I rather like to see the author describe more of a paper prototype rather than focus on mobile device. The
"paper–in–screen" offer unique content of a paper view on a screen, but you can't do much nonetheless swipe to the next screen. In addition, it doesn't
make any mistakes. In the emotion sections of the paper, I also enjoy reading about the relationship of user experience and design. Visceral level "is
the simplest and most important factor of degree" (Bolchini 31). In other word, the look, feel, and sound of the mobile device is important.
Article #3 Parallel Prototyping
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Walt Whitman's Song Of Myself
In Walt Whitman's Song of Myself, the speaker often uses "I" as a way to embody individuals, or "adjuncts," of society and the whole that they
comprise. At other times, the use of "I" appears to refer to the singular speaker, occasionally seeming to contradict its more encompassing voice. Two
particular passages from this selection of poems employ parenthetical statements that work both to differentiate between which "I" is speaking, as well
as to whom he is directing his words. This manipulation of punctuation is most notable in poems 7 and 51, the first of which the speaker informs the
audience of the immortality of all people, while the latter expresses the brief nature of the speaker's time with the reader and addresses potential
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The "I" is at the same time fleeting and everlasting since the speaker himself will die, but his words and thoughts will continue through the "I" that
incorporates everyone, which proves that contradictions can exist. Other contradictions between the singular "I" that places itself in a position of
authority over the people and the "I" that speaks for the "multitudes" was present throughout this year's presidential election, particularly in the way
Donald Trump spoke to the
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Harry Connick Jr. Television Show Effect On Society
After visiting the "Harry" show it has made me wonder about how Harry Connick Jr. television show effect people in society. Being that millions of
people watch his show, I know it has to have some impact on different communities. The episode that we attended have sent different messages to
many people of all ages, and influence those as well. Harry is a big face as a celebrity, so whether if he is a television host, singer, or actor, whatever he
does will affect people negatively or positively.
For example, when Harry introduced Jacob Tremblay who starred in a hit movie "Wonder" on the show. It may have sent a message to the youth in
society stating that whatever age you are, you can achieve anything you put your mind to. The episode also shows how not everyone have a chance to
experience being an audience of a show or even being ask to talk on a show, so we should take advantage of every opportunity that is offered. Also
when Guillermo Diaz who plays in a drama series Scandal, it also sends a meaning to adults as well. From this episode I learn that society offers
plenty, not everyone is as kind as Harry and his crew members, and not everyone is willing to give people a chance a equality. I agree that Harry
reinforce social value on that episode because of the fact that he treated everyone like family. In term paper part I, I talk about how Harry feels like
talk shows shouldn't be about judging someone or gossiping but rather positivity and things that are important in
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Death Of A Salesman Character Analysis Essay
In the very first part of Act I of the play "Death of a Salesman", the reader gets to know the main characters of the play, especially how they behave,
their personality and, even if very implicitly, the writer makes some of the character's feelings to transpire. Therefore, Willy, which is old and very
dreamy, can be considered as the character whose everything turns around him and, even if at first he seems very grumpy, the reader, later on in the
play, gets to know that he is very affectionate to his family. In this first part of the first Act, Willy comes back home and, during a conversation with
his wife, he confesses to having smashed the car again because he was busy admiring the landscapes. Regarding on this, his two sons, who he is... Show
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Biff, instead, is very happy and proud of what he is doing, however by working in a farm he disappointed most of the people he knows that wanted
him to be a businessman, Willy included. Therefore, the main theme developed in this first part of the first Act of the play is prototyping, which is
totally understandable and normal for the period the play is settled in, that is the American Dream.
Consequently, every single character in this first part of "Death of a Salesman", finds himself to fight against the prototypes that the society, during
those years, was trying to impose to them. This theme is clearly expressed by the characters of Happy and Biff, and at times by Willy as well: they
are all trying to be happy themselves, but at the same time to respect and satisfy what the society whats them to be, and so, therefore, to be the prototype
of a young American man living during the era of the American dream. Happy, for example, during a talk he has with his brother, express all his
disappointment in seeing that he is exactly what everyone wants and expects him to be, however, even if he almost incarnates the
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Evaluation Of A Prototype Model
A prototype can be defined as a representative example of a given category [1]. A prototype model can be viewed as a rudimentary working model
of a product or information system, used to test or prove a concept or a process. A prototype of an Information System can be viewed as a draft
version of the system that allows stakeholders to explore system features and test the overall system before dedicating resources for the development of
the full scale system.
Prototyping is an iterative process. A high level view of the process allows us to identify the following 4 steps that form the crux of the prototyping
approach:
Figure 1: Prototype Design Process
1.Identify Content – Based on the needs of the stakeholders, information is gathered about the features that a system should possess.
2.Build Prototype– Using the information, a prototype is then created to gain an understanding of the system.
3.Review Prototype– The prototype is reviewed for errors and flaws and suitability to the stakeholders' needs. If it does not align with the testing
standards, the process is reiterated until a satisfactory model is created.
4.Freeze Design– Once all stakeholders and designers are satisfied, the prototype model is finalized and no new changes are incorporated into the
model.
1.1Prototyping in Business Analysis
A prototype is an original model, form or an instance that serves as a basis for other processes. Prototyping gives an opportunity to research new
alternatives and
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пѓ I Reached To The Theatre Before An Hour, And I Expected
пѓ I reached to the theatre before an hour, and I expected that it will be filled with many viewers. However, it was the second week of the play, the
theatre was almost empty. There were a few ushers to check the tickets and to provide programs for Proof. There was enough lighting inside the theatre
before the play started. Around 7:20 pm, one of the crew members started the background music. Some crew members were preparing the set for the
play. The theatre was empty, and there was silence inside the theatre. I think, this is the only thing that I did not like because there was pin drop
silence. Moreover, it was a little inside the theatre. The box office staff and ushers were friendly as always, and that actually inspired me to ... Show
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Her father was facing memory loss in his later life, and she did not want to face the same problem as her father. She appeared to talk with his dead
father who always inspired her to live her life. The first scene was demonstrating the present, while second scene was about the past. In the second
scene, I came to know what was happened in the past and what was happening in the present. It was not complicated to understand. After her
father's funeral, she gets closed with her father's assistant. She started to trust him and showed him that what she has done in the past seven years.
Nobody believed that she has done something very amazing in mathematics only because she and her father had similar hand writing. Now, she has
no proof to prove that it was her hand writing because her father was not alive to tell everyone that it was not his work. Her sister decided to take her
to New York. Meanwhile, the assistant found that it was done by her and not by her father. At the end, all ends into well. The story was surprising to
me. 4.Evaluate the blocking (movement by the actors). Did the blocking make use of different planes and levels? Did they use the entire stage space?
Did the movement make sense and seem natural? Give examples.
пѓ Yes, blocking was appropriate to understand the storyline. All the characters have used the entire stage
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Analyzing The Death Of Princess Diana
When it comes to the topic of the death of Princess Diana, most people will readily agree that her death was just an accident that was unfortunately
catastrophic; however, contradicting evidence reveals that the death of Princess Diana was a part of a larger plot. Where this argument ends, however,
is on the question of why was their barely any security at the Ritz Hotel, why was Henri Pauls alcohol level so high, and why did the Parisian
authorities take so long to provide medical attention to Princess Diana? Many people assume that all of these questions are citizens being paranoid; still
other experts come to the conclusion that this was the plan of British intelligence to "deal" with their future queen marrying a Muslim. One argument
in favor of a conspiracy surrounding Princess Diana's death is that The Ritz Hotel in Pairs should have had more security. Many experts have come ...
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At the time of the accident Dr. Mailliez arrived at the scene, when he saw Diana he immediately went over to her and gently lifted her head so she
would be able breathe. Dr. Mailliez said that after he made sure Diana could breathe he called the emergency hotline and soon after the ambulance
arrived. As the ambulance arrived Dr. Mailliaz made sure Diana wasn't going to choke herself and put her on oxygen. As Dr. Mailliaz left the scene
although he knew Diana had internal bleeding he was confident that she was going to be fine. French reports give a brief summary of the process
that took place in order to try to save Diana. Dr. Mailliaz stated that "all of the necessary operations were handed at the scene and unfortunately that
was not enough,"( Douglass and Sutton). Princess Diana was rushed to La Pitie Salpetriere Hospital and the doctors tried all they could to save the
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A Research On How Social Networking
Many people worldwide are affiliated with social networks everyday. Keith Wilcox and Andrew Stephan's did a research on how social networking,
particularly Facebook, was used to boost one's self esteem with tie strengths. Tie strength can be defined as strong or weak. Strong ties can be
described as the close connection to their friends, while weak ties are considered their "acquaintances that are distant friends" (Wilcox & Stephan,
2013, p. 92). Wilcox is an assistant professor at Columbia University, teaching marketing. While Stephen, "is [an] assistant professor of business
administration and Katz Fellow in marketing at the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business" (Wilcox & Stephan, 2013, p.90). The Journal of
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Wilcox and Stephan's hypothesis propose that the "enhanced self–esteem from browsing a social network will momentarily lower self–control, leading
people to display less self–control after browsing a social network compared to those who did not browse a social network" (Wilcox & Stephan,
2013, p.92). Since people care more about their image to strong ties, this effect will be on people who are focused on strong ties while browsing the
social network. Wilcox and Stephan "expect social network use to have little effect on the self–control of those focused on weak ties while browsing a
social network" (2013, p.92). This paper will help one understand their motives that take place while social networking. Five studies were done
through out this paper, but only three were very supportive of their theory. The first study focused on proving "social networking use increases self
esteem primarily for those focused on strong ties while browsing the network" (Wilcox & Stephan, 2013, p. 93). They expected that those focused on
strong ties would have a positive impact on self–esteem, but what they did not expect was the same for weak ties as well. The methodology for this
was done by design, survey and experimentation. They took 100 random US participants and put them into four different groups. The groups were
"browsing: Facebook versus no Facebook" (Wilcox % Stephan, 2013,
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The Science Of Math And Science By Mathematical And...
Some of Earths' greatest questions have been solved through the arts of math and science by mathematical and experimental proof. However, not all of
the worlds' problems can be solved directly through experiments and equations. Philosophy and theories are sometimes accepted as truth because there
is no other explanation for a mind–boggling questions. Some philosophers or Scientists were even deemed blasphemous through their beliefs or
teachings. Two men, born and raised in religious and still skeptic times were RenГ© Descartes andCharles Darwin who, with their most "infamous"
books, "The Mediation" and "the Origin of Species" would create chaos in the minds of religious believers at the time but, in the long–run, would be
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To resolve this, he decides to discard all his former beliefs and conceptions, reconstruct his knowledge, and only acknowledging information as true
only if the statements are unquestionably true. He believed that he could be dreaming and at any moment wake up. Perhaps God or some evil entity
could be deceiving him and so he concluded that everything he once thought was real was obtained through the senses and dismissing his own sanity
was the only way to obtain concrete truth.
Darwin also had to accept Rene Descartes beliefs in some perspective as well. Charles Darwin, as mentioned above, was also raised in a religious
home and before his discoveries, he was also a man of God. Though, as his discoveries overtook his religious perspective, he leaned more towards the
scientific side of things and began to reject his previous beliefs. Thus, he had to, somewhat, also take everything that he had thought before as false,
unless factual truth could prove otherwise. Only then could he take in his findings as truth, which he did so. He rejected his previous faith and
accepted his discoveries as absolute truth sense there was concrete proof to prove his theory correct.
When Descartes reasoned
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How Can We Bring Public Health For All Policies?...
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Multiobjective Planning of Recloser-Based Protection...
In the last years, distribution automation has gathered a significant relevance in distribution systems planning and operation. The network operator
(NOp) looks for a suitable configuration of the feeder topology as well as the system, pursuing the reliability enhancement and a full energy demand
supply. Nevertheless, an efficient protection system requires an adequate investment in such devices as reclosers, fuses and sectionalizers. Thus, two
conflictive objectives arise, namely, NOp investment minimization and reliability maximization.
In this sense, the number and location of devices in the system are critical variables to accomplish preceding objectives. Here, we focus on
recloser–based protection systems.
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Hence, it is necessary to apply metaheuristic approaches.
The remainder of this paper is organized as follows. In section II efficient planning of NCRs by applying a multiobjective optimization approach is
described. The optimization problem formulation is presented in Section III, along with objective functions details. Section IV presents the MOEAs to
solve the multiobjective optimization problem. Here, the revised non–dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA–II), and non–dominated sorting
differential evolution (NSDE) are detailed. The test system is given in section V, and simulation results are provided in section VI. Finally, conclusions
are drawn and future research is suggested.
II. MULTIOBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION APPROACH
In most real world optimization problems the solution must to be found considering multiple objectives instead of one.
Whereas these objectives are often in conflict, a trade–off relation among them arises. that is, it is necessary to sacrifice the performance of one or
more objectives to enhance the other ones. Let us consider, in the context of this paper, the decisionmaking involved in the sizing of the protection
system and the placement of NCRs. The amount of protective devices in a DS can vary from any recloser to a few. Let us take two extreme
hypothetical cases: 1) non branch has the
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The Best Mental Approaches A Child Should Take
the best mental approaches a child should take. I will then progress exploring one calculation in extra detail, looking at ways to teach the problem,
manipulatives I would use to support the problem and how they link to the year two national curriculum.
The addition is the first operation children learn from a young age and mastering it, is the first step toward the long–lasting appreciation of maths.
Children from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) do not need to memorise complex additions in order to become confident with basicaddition.
instead, teachers support children to practice counting; counting on, doubling, learning place value visually rather than mentally and encourage them
to do it in different ways. They also use ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
However, with subtraction calculations, this is not possible. Hence they are expected to 'use inverse relationship between addition and subtraction to
check calculations and solve missing number problems.' (NC, 2013).
One of the approaches, which is highly recommended for children to practise, is to do addition calculations mentally (working out calculations in their
head) using various strategies, which is the focus of this essay. Tony Cotton (2013, p.109) states that developing mental approaches is more efficient to
work out solutions to problems and helps children to become fluent in mental calculation. However, doing mental calculations, such as addition, can be
challenging and confusing for some children. Therefore, introducing appropriate strategies (for example counting on, partitioning, bridging through 10)
and using them to draw images or mark–making will encourage children to 'see' calculations in their heads and will allow them to use the strategy
which is the most suited for them (Cotton, 2013, p. 110).
Ian Thomson also suggests (I part 1 addition) that visual representation plays an important role in developing mental addition. for example, number
lines help children to recognise place value and with prior knowledge of ordinal sense of numbers, it helps them to move from counting in ones to
counting in larger steps, such as 2, 5, 10, 100 and so
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Info Systems Design/Implement Essay
1.Imagine that you are to design a budget report for a colleague at work using a spreadsheet package. Following the prototyping discussed in the
chapter (see also Figure 1–17), describe the steps you would take to design a prototype of this report.
Essentially, they should begin by eliciting from their colleague a definition of the problem and the basic requirements for the budget report. These
requirements would include the content, how they want to use the data (e.g., what comparison or decisions they will make from the data), and any
other expectations they have about the style of the report. They should then develop an initial, working prototype using the spreadsheet package. Next,
they should use this spreadsheet prototype to ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Budget reports are typically generated at the end of business quarters and at the end of the year. Quarterly reports summarize information for the past
three months, and the annual reports summarize the entire year. These reports are generally mailed directly to the users, either through the
organization's in house mail system, through the U.S. Postal Service or some other carrier, or electronically through the organization's wide area
network, a communication service, or through the Internet.
3.Imagine the worst possible reports from a system. What is wrong with them? List as many problems as you can. What are the consequences of such
reports? What could go wrong as a result? How does the prototyping process help guard against each problem?
The worst possible reports come so late that the information is be useless, the reports contain information that the user does not need, and they do not
contain the information that the user really needs. The information presented has errors and is inconsistent from page to page and from report to report.
The layout is difficult to read and understand, and the reports are inflexible, prohibiting the user from changing the information to his liking. As
farfetched as this sounds, these types of problems happen frequently with poorly designed reports.
The consequences are that
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Arundel Partners Case

  • 1. Arundel Partners Case Arundel Partners: The Sequel Project The maximum per–film price for the sequel rights that Arundel Partners should pay is $5.12M. If Arundel Partners were to use the traditional DCF methods to find the value of the sequel rights, the NPV would be –$8.42M loss per–film (see Appendix 1). Calculation Details We assume that Arundel Partners will purchase a portfolio of films similar to one used in the analysis. The average hypothetical net inflow of the sequel ($21.57M) is used to figure out the value of the state variable for the real options model. The state variable is the average hypothetical net inflow of the sequel, discounted using a WACC of 12.36% back to 1989. Discounting back to 1989 is important because this is the time of the... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This approach allows for valuing real assets with some degree of operating flexibility, incorporating the value of the flexibility into the option price. It values the option to exercise but not the obligation to make future investments. It is based on the law of one price (the price of two portfolios with the same cash flows in every state of the world must be the same). Option value increases with great uncertainty (see Exhibit 3). The major uncertainties are Arundel Partners' WACC and volatility of return on assets. A sensitive analysis shows the degree of changes with the changing uncertainties. The major disadvantage of this approach is that it often requires changes in business process. In Arundel Partners' case, the terms and provisions in the contract will mitigate some of the disadvantages. Additional terms and provisions for the sequel rights portfolio The terms and provisions for the sequel rights for one or more studios' entire production: The maturity or expiration rate of exercising the sequel rights is 1 year. This will allow Arundel enough time to make a decision about making a sequel and enable it to more quickly write off its investment in rights it chose not to exercise. Arundel Partners can chose to produce the sequel or hire another firm to do so. Arundel Partners will grant right of first refusal to the studio on any rights it planned to sell. If the studio is not interested, Arundel Partners can sell the rights to the highest
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  • 3. GГ¶del's Incompleteness Theorems GГ¶del's incompleteness theorems were mathematically proven results but they had broad philosophical consequences. They were proofs that would show that there are certain true propositions that are improvable. They were epistemological truths, meaning they dealt with the nature of knowledge itself by proving an absolute limitation on what we can mathematical prove. (Goldstein 2013) To assess the effects of GГ¶del's results, the theorems themselves will be outlined, as will the three schools of logicism, formalism and intuitionism, then the effects of the theorems on the schools shall be considered. To appreciate the consequences of the incompleteness theorems there is a need to explain the key terms of consistency and completeness and ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... (Struik 1987, 203). Logicism disagrees with Intuitionism as it asserts that we do not create knowledge but simply reveal existing truths (Brown 2008, 125). Since in intuitionism 'abstract entities are admitted only if they are man made' (Snapper 1979, 209). Brouwer's criticism of Logicism is that they use the principles of finite sets and their subsets as a form of logic beyond and prior to mathematics and used it to reason about infinite sets (Kleene 1952, 46–7). Intuitionism was developed as a reaction to Cantor's set theory and its paradoxes. Intuitionists sought to rebuild mathematics from the 'bottom–up'. They saw Mathematics as 'an activity'; Mathematicians do not access pre–existing knowledge but construct knowledge (Brown 2008, 121). Brouwer saw logic as an unreliable basis for mathematics and therefore Brouwer's intuitionism sees mathematics as having its foundations with 'Ur–Intuition, a basic intuition of the natural numbers' (Struik 1987, 202, Palmgren 2009). Its fundamental and defining characteristic is its analysis of what it means for a statement to be true. In Brouwer's original intuitionism he demands 'truth though constructivity' (Struik 1987, 202). This means that he only allowed entities that had a clear and definable method of construction. For example, in this way Brouwer would accept the idea of possible infinitely, as it required a continuous set of constructions and 'remains forever in the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 4. Questions On Advanced Discrete Math And Algorithms CS7800: Advanced Algorithms. Fall 2016 Homework 1 Solutions Author: Aditeya Pandey, Collaborators: Micha Schwab,Supraja Krishnan Problems 1–3 are meant as a review of undergraduate discrete math and algorithms. They shouldn't take you too long, but I recommend starting these right away to make sure that you have the appropriate background for this course. You must type your solutions using L A TEX. Please submit both the source and PDF files using the naming conventions lastname hw1.tex and lastname hw1.pdf. Strive for clarity and conciseness in your solutions, emphasizing the main ideas over low–level details. I recommend looking at the introduction in Jeff Erickson's textbook for advice on writing up solutions to algorithms problems. Do not share written solutions, and remember to cite all collaborators and sources of ideas. Sharing written solutions, and getting solutions from outside sources such as the Web or students not enrolled in the class is strictly forbidden. 1Review Problems Problem 1 (Review of Asymptotic Growth). Arrange the following list of functions in ascending order of growth rate. That is, if function g(n) immediately follows function f (n) in your list, then it should be the case that f (n) is O(g(n)). (You do not need to provide proofs.) 2 f 1 (n) = 4n 2 + n log 28 (n) в€ љ f 4 (n) = n + 40 n f 2 (n) = 2 n f 3 (n) = 1024n log 2 (n) f 5 (n) = 10 n f 6 (n) = 3n log 2 (n) f 7 (n) = n 2 log 8 n f 8 (n) = 4096 log 42 (n) f 9 (n) = n log 2 (3) Solution ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 5. Turbulent Times Case Leaders don't have to confine their leadership abilities within the jurisdiction of their own. Sometimes, we have a chain of events unfolding in front of us and based on our experiences we know they would lead to undesirable outcomes. How often do we find ourselves "in a rut", getting sucked into this infinite loop and loose the ability to critically think of solutions to day–to–day issues and problems? In this paper, I will discuss the issue and apply the frameworks and techniques learned from the "Leading in Turbulent Times" course. ABC is leading the next five–year technology strategy for one of it's Fortune 50 customers. Some bleeding–edge solutions and products have been positioned, towards which the customer has shown reluctance due to maturity of these products. The customer requested solution/product demonstration through a proof of concept (PoC) to ensure performance of the solutions and products meet the requirements. ABC's Sales, Engineering and Delivery were not aligned on who should fund this PoC. Typically, PoCs are conducted by the Sales Team in conjunction with the product development in the "pre–sales" phase. However, in this particular scenario they are in the "delivery phase" as this strategy definition engagement is being funded by the customer. This is contributing to this issue discussed above. Proof of concept is no ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Sales can order the required products for this PoC as it costs only 10% of the list price. This is an internal cost and can be classified as OPEX. Sales Engineers, that are not highly billable resources unlike resources from engineering can be leveraged to build the PoC. This solution is derived using re–inventing the rules and stretch benchmarking techniques against Costco and Starbucks. Costco has reported increase in sales of 2000% at times after sampling. The resources used for sampling, for instance at Starbucks, are not high wage baristas but low wage cafГ© staff that is competent and has knowledge about the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 6. The Power Of Maths : The Beauty Of Mathematics Mathematics is beautiful. It is the basis for any science courses, and math concepts have a deep relationship with human life. Mathematics concepts have various applications, which brings a lot of convenience to the whole society. The power of mathematics shows the greatness of God's power, and reflects the greatness of God' creation. In mathematics field, there are lots of theorems and axioms. All of them contributes a lot in solving mathematics problems. With these mathematics theorems, we are able to see the patterns behind a case, and it enriches our knowledge of thinking. Theorems and axioms are beautiful, because they group mathematics problems with similar properties and allow us to have a shortcut in solving problems. However, what are more beautiful than theorems and axioms are proofs that prove the validity of theorems and axioms. Knowing the basic definitions of theorems and applying them mechanically in solving questions are not considered learning or knowing math. Everyone can follow a step by step procedure, but not everyone can come up with a step by step procedure. Therefore, knowing why a theorem is correct and how a theorem is discovered are the key points of learning the beauty of math. In my opinion, proofs are the most beautiful part in mathematics. In a proof, we are able to see a strategy of how to get to the final result, and it guides us to think about the mathematics theorem and question ourselves, and eventually prove a known statement. Proofs ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 7. Effectiveness Of High Preference ( High P ) Intervention Introduction Noncompliant behavior in an academic setting can result in missing opportunities, falling behind in schoolwork, missing instruction and disrupting the class. It is critical that noncompliant behavior be decreased (Banda & Kubina, 2010). This study focused on a thirteen year old middle school student with Autism. Brad was a student who displayed academic noncompliance particularly with mathematics tasks. Brad was fully capable of completing all of the academic demands that were present, but showed resistance in completing missing addend math problems. The purpose of this study was to examine the effectiveness of high preference (high–p) intervention. High–p intervention consisted of presenting two to three high–p tasks before the presentation of a low preference (low–p) task. Preference of tasks was determined with a pre–study preference assessment. Method Participant The participant was Brad, a thirteen–year–old boy, diagnosed with Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Brad received speech and language services once a week and had in class paraprofessional support. The Woodcock–Johnson Revised Achievement Tests (WJ–R) determined grade level performance in word identification and below grade level performance in comprehension and problem solving. Brad's teacher requested help after identifying his need for additional support for low–p tasks. REWORD Independent Variable The independent variable in this study was the intervention in place. This consisted ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 8. Impulse Generator and Lightning Characteristics Simulation... Lightning as a phenomenon of electric discharge between the charged particles among the clouds or between the clouds to earth is seen as a natural occurrence in our day to day life. The veracity and wrath of this natures activity also has to be faced by the mankind in form of death, destruction and total power outage. In today's world it is hard to imagine life without electricity. Also it incurs heavy losses to the power distributors and consumers. The losses amounts from few hundred thousands to millions like how the lightning storm caused power outage in Minnesota that lasted for 19 hours. [1] It was Franklin in 1744–1750, who first carried out experiments on lightning [2]. From then on significant studies have been made in the past ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The impulse generator comes into business here.Studying the lightning characteristics by creating the similar impulse using the impulse generator helps in assessing the strength of the electrical equipment's against transient and lightning impulse. This has been practiced by industrialists and researchers for so many years. Massive and extremely large test apparatus are used for the impulse wave generation. To ease down the process with reliable and accurate results, here for the design 4A, a GUI (Graphical User Interface) based software for impulse generator and lightning characteristics simulation. This would be the only prototype standalone software which caters to the impulse waveforms studies. The GUI will have the text entry fields to input the circuit parameters and there will be plotting space where the impulse waveform will be plotted. The framework of the software will be the mathematical model of the impulse generator circuit. For different input values, the corresponding waveforms will be obtained. The main focus of this research will be towards accessing waveforms and its characteristics that corroborates the industry standard and laboratory experimental values with expected accuracy not lesser than 60%.This software will be made available to work in cross platform operating systems such as Windows, android, Mac etc. so that the user can download and install the application in their favourite media device at ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 9. Theory, Computer Science And Axiomatizations Of Set Theory Set Theory, Computer Science and axiomatizations of Set Theory Prashant Sharma MATH419 D001 Sum 15 American Military University Instructor Mehrdad Mahmoudi Zarandi Abstract This paper contains the brief introduction of Set theory which included the definition, origination, history and modernization of set theory and mathematical field related to it. The main focus of this paper will be on the application of set theory in different discipline. Set Theory, Computer Science and axiomatizations of Set Theory Mathematics is the study of numbers, and counting, and measuring, but that is only the beginning. Mathematics involves the study of number patterns and relationships. Set theory is an area of mathematics that deals with inconceivable numbers, and bottomless concepts such as infinity. The history of set theory is relatively dissimilar from the history of most other parts of mathematics. Set Theory was founded by Georg Cantor in 1874 in his paper "On a Characteristics Property of All Real Algebraic Numbers". Naive set theory is fun, and as we saw with Cantor's diagonalization, it can produce some incredibly beautiful results. But as we've seen before, in the simple world of naive set theory, it's easy to run into trouble, in the form of Russell's paradox and a variety of related problems. The sake of completeness, Russell's paradox concerns the set R={s | s ∉ s}. Is Rв€€R? If Rв€€R, then by the definition of R∉R. But by definition, if R∉R, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 10. Arundel Partners: the Sequel Project Arundel Partners: The Sequel Project The maximum per–film price for the sequel rights that Arundel Partners should pay is $5.12M. If Arundel Partners were to use the traditional DCF methods to find the value of the sequel rights, the NPV would be –$8.42M loss per–film (see Appendix 1). Calculation Details We assume that Arundel Partners will purchase a portfolio of films similar to one used in the analysis. The average hypothetical net inflow of the sequel ($21.57M) is used to figure out the value of the state variable for the real options model. The state variable is the average hypothetical net inflow of the sequel, discounted using a WACC of 12.36% back to 1989. Discounting back to 1989 is important because this is... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Building the Binomial Tree for Asset Values The binomial model is used to see how the state variable evolves over time, specifically over a time period of 12 months (see Exhibit 1). The maturity or expiration date of the sequel rights option is set for 12 months. Within the first year, Arundel Partners will know whether it will want to exercise the sequel rights. We build the binomial tree for the net inflow values using the Cox–Ingersoll–Ross model. This approach approximates a lognormal distribution for the asset values (net inflow values). We assume that continuously compounded returns on the asset are normally distributed and volatility remains constant. We use the expiration date as one year from the purchase of the sequel rights and the time interval of 1/12 (1 month). We use the standard deviation on the one year return of the portfolio as an estimate ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 11. Formal Mathematical Methods And Hardware Systems Literature Review Formal mathematical methods are system designs that utilize specific rigorous mathematical models in the production of software and hardware systems. The methods are unique in comparison with other methods for they utilize mathematical proof as a complement to system testing so as to ensure a perfect behavior. A formal approach to system designs ensures safety due to the complicated nature of systems. The use of formal verification schemes creates the difference between formal methods and other design systems. Hence, the primary principles of the system must be proven to be right before they are adopted. Extensive testing has been used for long in traditional system designs to ascertain behavior, but only finite conclusions are achieved. Testing only reveals situations where a system would not fail, but the behavior outside the testing scenario is not accounted for. If the result is positive after testing the theorem, then it remains true. An error in design is impossible to fix via formal verification but could help in identification of errors in reasoning which would otherwise be left unverified. The knowledge of mathematics results from proofs that consist of valid and certain conclusions. Verification of mathematical statements is not through experiments or social agreements but logical deductions from basic assumptions. The method assures that the knowledge has universal application since mapping a mathematical statement into physical reality holds ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 12. Importance Of Proofs Of Teaching Mathematical Proofs For many math students around the world, proofs are dreaded; they are seen as pointless memorization of obvious ideas. These are most student's beliefs because they have never truly been taught or experienced the true purposes of proofs. Zaslavsky, Nickerson, Stylianides, Kidron, and Winicki–Landman (2012) write to discuss the importance of teaching mathematical proofs in school. They continue on to express reasons why students need proofs and the multiple ways in which teachers can facilitate the learning and importance of proofs to their students. Zaslavsky et al. (2012) cite numerous reasons for the importance of proofs, but the most prominent reasons include strengthening student's ability to communicate mathematical knowledge, to instill problem solving skills and methods, and lastly, to fulfill human intellectual needs. Each of these reasons have been supported by research, and also come with challenges and concerns. The most basic reason Zaslavsky et al. (2012) cite as to why proofs should be taught in school is because doing so can increase and strengthen student's abilities to communicate mathematical knowledge. Most students are more than capable of applying formulas and solving the problems presented to them in classes with a little practice. A majority of these students, however, have no clue as to why the methods they are using work, or if they will work with any set of numbers they are presented (Yopp, 2009). Proof researcher David Yopp (2009) has observed ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 13. Imatinib Marketed By Novartis And Onyx Pharmaceutical As technology advances, advances in the pharmaceutical industry increase as well. While most companies use the mentality of screening drugs that show the most binding affinity or particularity of drug applicants to a single defined target, this is not always the best way of doing things. Many off target activities or multi–targeted particularities have been successful in targeted therapeutics. For example, Imatinib marketed by Novartis and Sorafenib co–developed and co–marketed by Bayer and Onyx Pharmaceuticals and Nexavar have shown that looking at the broader spectrum of biological context of how a specific agent works is very important. Increasing importance of translational and clinical research in the early stages of drug development can help connect the drug's activity to biological impact and clinical significance. Improvement in early stage R&D productivity can be increased greatly by looking more at the scientific disease state being treated rather than just looking at the target. Evolving clinical and commercial requirements of the scientific data from the disease state will rapidly advance the early stage patients being tested to clinical trials. A biomarker is a measured indicator of a targeted disease. It can be used in drug development and contributes to increased probability for phase transitioning specifically in phases II & III, the longest phases. A recent study in oncology drug development displayed "908 oncology drug candidates Phase I, II, and III ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 14. Case Study: Application of Real Options to Energy Investments Introduction Energy investments have been evaluated using diverse methods. Santos et. al. (2014) argue that conventional approaches such as Net Present Value (NPV) or Internal Rate of Return (IRR) do not consider relevant project characteristics like irreversibility, uncertainty and management flexibility. They propose that the Real Options Approach (ROA) has an advantage over conventional methods. The aim of this essay is to apply real options to a renewable energy investment (mini–hydro plant) using the binomial lattice tree developed by Cox, Ross and Rubinstein. Economic evaluation of energy investments Electricity generation projects are more or less irreversible because their huge capital outlay cannot be easily diversified; the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Despite this distinction, most principles of financial options are applied to real options. The table below depicts the relationship between these concepts. Table 2: Financial and Real Options Source: Sanislo (2002) There are various types of real options. For this essay the deferral option is used; a deferral option gives its holder the option to begin an investment immediately or at a future date. The Black–Scholes formula for pricing options and the binomial lattice model are the basic financial models. The Black–Scholes Model and Multiplicative Binomial Option Pricing Model The Black–Scholes formula for valuing options was the first numeric formula for pricing European call options. Santos et. al., (2014) argue that Fisher Black and Myron Scholes's formula is rooted in Modigliani and Miller's non–arbitrage proposition. The model holds the following assumptions: a) the risk–free rate is known and constant over time; b) the asset pays no dividends; c) the option can only be exercised at its maturity date; d) there are no transaction cost when buying or selling an asset or its derivate; e) it is possible to invest any fraction of assets or derivate to the risk free interest rate; f) there are no penalties when selling short; g) the model is developed from the concept that the option asset price has a continuous stochastic behaviour, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 15. Synopsis Of The Book ' Beric ' 1. Where Beric finds himself in this chapter is the wide waters of the Rhenus which caught the first shrill gleam of the early northern sunlight, flashing solver as it flowed out from the mist haunted darkness of the forest, and lapped along the river ramparts and the jetties of Colonia Agrippina. On the West Bank–Roman bank of the river the little colonial town, Capitol of the lower Rhenus providence, sat compactly within its walls, with the usual native fringe huddled about it, and the big that was the winter station of the twenty second legion; its cleared cornland, and the vineyard where the vines where in young leaf. It had been almost two years since he came north with many others sentenced to the galleys, to fill the gaps in the... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... They had been straining there lungs rowing will all there might everything they had in them to get the reward they had been promised. Chapter 13 1. Jason had a dream about that he was back among his own people, in the days before he ever thought of Rome..... What happened in his dream is 'There was a little boat that his brother and he had of there own. They painted her like a mallard, with green and purple on her wing coverts, and the eyes at her bows little and bright like a mallards. He was dreaming of her ..... It was just after the winter rains, and the whole island scarlet with anemones most all where the olive trees fell back behind the house. They always grew thickly there. And Briseis, his mothers old slave had been baking bread. ' 2. What happened to Jason in this chapter is he had died at the oar. What happened to Beric is he had been very angry because the overseer had not listened to him before when he had said to replace him because his friend was sick and now he was dead and his body thrown overboard and with a raging fury of anger he fought to kill when the overseer was about to reach out to grab the shackle for the replacement of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 16. Hilton ITT Case Study Essay 1. Why might Bollenbach have opened his bidding for ITT at $55 per share? What was his likely strategy? The $55 value is on the lower range of the analyst eztimates, with a best guess estimate of $67.94. Since the value of the stock had been below $45 for 4 months, the offer of 55 dollars represented a 29% premium to investors. Bollenbach knew that management would be resistant of any attempt to be acquired, regardless of price, because of failed previous attempts to negotiate a friendly merger at year end 1996. The 55–dollar benchmark created an expectation for ITT management to achieve that level, or higher and the premium is enough to demonstrate to investors it is a real offer. Their support will be key as they will have a ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Bollenbach knew that the next steps would be critical or the deal to go through. As such it was necessary to first research the investors and arbiters to have better negotiation tactics when the time comes. The resistant board of directors had not changed in the mean time and would likely resist any offer, including the unlikely event of another contender entering bidding. If the price of the stock fell below the $55 range, or the Board of Directors changed Bollenback would likely aggressively negotiate with shareholders to close the deal as quickly as possible. 3. ITT's value has changed a lot over the recent events. Prior to any offer when ITT's stock was trading at 43 dollars, the stand–alone value of its equity was 16.4 billion dollars. With the 55–dollar offer to ITT, the company's value went up to approximately 21 billion. After the offer, the stock was trading at $63.50, which gave the total equity a value of 24.2 billion dollars. With the proposed trivesture proposal, the company would lose synergistic value as three separate companies, compared to one large company. Examples of these include a number of overhead costs which gain economies of scale. In addition, ITT likely has synergistic revenues coming from the fact that it operates all three business segments. Analyst estimates indicate that the present value of the synergies whichh ITT stands to loose with the proposed trivesture have a NPV between $900 and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 17. Importance Of Teaching Reasoning And Proof Teaching Reasoning and Proof As educators and as students it is pivotal to emphasize the importance of reasoning and proof in the classroom. By doing such, students will develop a higher level of thinking not only in the classroom but in the real world as well. In secondary education, it is only a short period of time until students are faced with complex thinking that is not specific to any textbook. In education specifically students will have to approach problems in different directions. This is something that takes a bit of adjusting to if that student is not previously exposed to reasoning and proofs. Very young students make conjectures all the time. It is one of the beauties of preschool and kindergarten. At this stage of life, kids are very curious about most subjects. In the case of geometry, a preschool student starts to recognize the similarities of a square and a cube. They obviously may not be able to reason what the volume of the cube is, but they start to recognize the similarities. This is a tremendous aspect that shouldn't be looked over. It is important to continue and develop these students and not let that curiosity diminish. That curiosity is the drive in education. At this age, educators should focus on the basics of reasoning. There aren't many formulas for these kids, they are just being exposed to the process. It makes sense for the teachers to spend more time on the reasoning early; in return the student's brains will start to develop those ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 18. A Research Study On Finance And Economics Two years ago while I offered a research job at Cambridge in applied economics, one of my friends jokingly quipped that one day I would be the next Raghuram Rajan, who had just taken over as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India following his academic position. I smiled as I had then not considered the possibility of becoming an academic who could wield such power in designing policies to govern the financial institution of the world 's largest democracy. In retrospect, this does not seem very far from the truth with respect to my long–term career goals. I consider it a privilege to contribute meaningful work that would improve the financial standards in my country. My interest in a quantitative field like finance and economics comes as no surprise, since Mathematics is one of my favorite subjects and my forte right from secondary school. The power of these subjects to cater to practical applications in the real–world setting led to my close involvement with them, which was also instrumental for my qualifying for the Indian National Mathematics Olympiad. For my undergraduate studies, I chose Mechanical Engineering over the other options, at one of the top universities for this discipline in my country, due to its significant quantitative content and for the possibility of applying those tools to solving complex problems, which I did. The rigorous pure math training spanning 3 semesters including topics in linear and vector algebra, multivariate calculus, differential ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 19. Weapons Of Influence Critical Thinking Study Question 1, Chapter 8 Pick any three of the weapons of influence described in this book. Discuss in each case how the weapon could be used in enhance compliance in what you would consider an exploitative manner and in what you would consider a nonexploitative manner. The first weapon of influence that I have chosen to describe in this book is Reciprocity, which comes from chapter 2 reciprocation "the old give and take... and take . According to sociologist and anthropologist, one of the most widespread and basic norms of human culture is embodied in the rule of reciprocity. The rule requires that one person try to repay in kind what another person have provided. By obligating the recipient of an act to repayment in the future. The rule for reciprocation allows one individual to give something to another with confidence that is not being lost. (Cialdini 49) This rule is extremely powerful, often overwhelming. The rule of reciprocity can be used to enhance compliance in what we would consider an exploitative manner and in what we would consider a nonexploitative manner. My example for the rule of reciprocity in and nonexploitative manner comes from readers report 2.2 (32) "Last year on my way home for thanksgiving break, I felt the dull... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The overarching need of the cultists to cling to those beliefs. This is used in a non–explicated manner because people are listening to someone who is lying and didn't have a good experience with something. So with the power of social influence have turned into a power of bad influence. It shows how even if something is bad and not true people will still turn and follow them even if they don't feel the same just because of the power of social ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 20. Plaintiff's Case: Neck Pain And Lower Back Pain All five (5) of the Plaintiffs claim bodily injuries as a result of the accident in question; however, to date, we still have not received any medical and /or billing records for Plaintiff, Vistal Thakkar to support his claim for past medical damages. According to the police report, Plaintiffs were not injured at the scene of the accident and the EMS were not called. (1)Plaintiff, Foram Thakkar: Plaintiff, Foram Thakkar claims injuries to her neck and lower back. Currently, she does not claim to need surgery. She was prescribed 3 sessions of physical therapy a week for 6 weeks. On September 30, 2014, Plaintiff presented to Houston Medical Group for treatment. Her primary symptoms were neck pain and low back pain. She described her ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... ThakkarBear Creek Medical Center$3,169.35 $0.00 $3,169.35 $3,169.35 $3,169.35 N. ThakkarBear Creek Medical Center$4,268.39 $0.00 $4,268.39 $4,268.39 $4,268.39 Yash ThakkarBear Creek Medical Center$1,077.85 $0.00 $1,077.85 $1,077.85 $1,077.85 Vatsal ThakkarHouston Medical Group$4,282.93$0.00$4,282.93$4,282.93$4,282.93 Woodlake MRI & Diagnostic Imagining $3,000.00$0.00$3,000.00$3,000.00$3,000.00 G. Plaintiffs' Lost Wages and Non–Economic damages Lost Wages: Plaintiff Yash Thakkar is not making a lost wage claim in this lawsuit. He stated that he believes that he missed a day or two of work following the accident, which he believes happened on a Saturday. He further stated that he is able to perform his job functions today as he could before the accident. His job does not involve heavy lifting, crouching, crawling, or anything that he cannot do because of the physic goal
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  • 22. Metaphors And Symbolism In Death Of A Salesman ABSTRACT Miller has been one of the most outspoken American writers of the last four decades. He has held generally progressive and radical views and has variously written against racism, capitalism and Vietnam war. All these ideas are amply reflected in his plays. Death of a Salesman was Miller's play and an instant success. It was hailed as a modern classic and has put Miller among the foremost playwrights of this century. Death of a Salesman Miller is still concerned with the exploitations of the individual and the evils of a commercial society. The protagonist Willy Loman ,was a traveling salesman, and his family were the main characters in this play. The usage of Language, verbalism, Symbolism were extraordinary and unique from other styles of Drama. VERBALISM AND SYMBOLISM IN 'DEATH OF A SALESMAN' Metaphors and Language suitable to the Subject Verbalism and symbolism are remarkable features ofthe play, Death of a Salesman. The style of the speech ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... He has ambition and expectations beyond his reach. This aspect is revealed by a contradiction in his name 'low man' and his dream of 'high man'. In his own vision and dreams, his sons to him are only boys','kids', little children with nollypops needing his advice and care. He fails to regard them as grown up adults. Death of a Salesman, on a close examination, will be found a play with logical and linguistic contradictions. But such contradictions are deliberate and are used to sharpen the effect. Willy Loman suggests his moral immaturity through logical as well as linguistic contradictions, especially when offering advice to Biff. He warns his sons: "gee is a boy's word", and he uses this term frequently. He complains: "not finding yourself at the age of thirth–four is a disgrace!", and "greatest thing in the world for him was to bum around," and that "Biff is a lazy bum." And after some he grumbles: "And such a hard worker. There's one thing about Biff–he's not ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 23. A Discussion Matter Expert For Barclays 's Ppi Complaints... Within my role as a Subject Matter Expert for RBS's PPI complaints team, one of my principal duties is liaising with our operations in India. Our staff in India carry out a variety of duties to support the work completed by my team, including the logging and processing of correspondence received from customers and the FOS. Any mistakes made processing this correspondence can cause serious detriment to customer experience whilst making a complaint; making it essential for us to maintain an open line of communication with India. The subject of my reflective statement will be a situation that arose whilst I was providing training to our operation in India; specifically training around our process for logging customer's acceptances of offers. During a period where we were receiving a large amount of these acceptances, it was my responsibility to introduce this process into the duties carried out by India. The plan was to carry out several telephony training sessions to ensure they understood the process, and were capable of logging acceptances without any errors. However having begun the training it became clear India was unwilling to take on this new duty. Logging acceptances is an inherently more complicated task than India felt they were capable of completing or should be responsible for doing. They also believed being so far removed from the rest of the PPI operation, it would not be possible for them to get the support needed to complete this duty effectively. To make ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 24. What Links Disciplines Of Literature, Philosophy And... What links the disciplines of literature, philosophy and mathematics? The answer is, quite simply, fiction. Fiction has probably existed since the human brain was capable of imagination, either for distraction or for the more functional purpose of envisioning hunt scenarios when our nomadic ancestors would need to survive. Fiction can be defined as a literary tool that fools readers or theatre goers into thinking that the author possesses certain knowledge about the world (Plato et al., 1963) but is usually understood as a world or scenario that is created by human imagination. However, that doesn 't necessarily make it untrue, as fiction can be based on reality and can become a useful mechanism to convey important messages and help shape... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Numbers and equations simply to not concretely exist in our world. Maths is, after all, like any written language, glorified scribbling that somehow resonates with meaning in our minds. Take as an example '4 = 2 + 2 '. This string of symbols translates itself into what we understand is an equation: the two sides of the '= ' sign are the same. However, neither '4 ' not '2 + 2 ' exist. They are not visually identical. Yet somehow we accept that connecting them with the '= ' symbol indicates that their numerical value is equivalent. Like fiction, maths merely requires us to suspend our disbelief long enough for us to understand whatever story or message the author is trying to impart. This philosophical position is called Mathematical Fictionalism. Its proponents believe that mathematics are purely fictional but are still functional as long as its purpose is not meant to be a mirror of reality (Leng, 2016). However, this position calls into question the validity of mathematics. Fiction, if assumed completely truthful, becomes a lie. So if mathematics are purely a human made language created to describe phenomena that cannot be described in another language, how can we ascertain its precision and how much power should we give it in a discussion? Mathematical entities do not exist concretely, yet we give them characteristics and magnitudes that allow them to be ranked, ordered and even to interact amongst ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 25. Frankfurt : The Principle Of Alternative Possibilities (... Zhiyuan Li Philosophy 3000 Frankfurt Without Counter–Examples: An Alternative Possibility Harry Frankfurt (1969) argues that the principle of alternative possibilities (PAP): (PAP) a person is morally responsible for what he has done only if he could have done otherwise (829) is false, because there are cases where a person is morally responsible for what she has done even if she could not have done otherwise (835–6). Call such cases Frankfurt–style cases. A lot of literature thereafter has been targeted on these Frankfurt–style cases, particularly whether it's really possible to construct them. Among critics of Frankfurt, David Widerker (2003) takes one step further and he grants, for the sake of his argument, that it is possible to construct Frankfurt–style cases ; however, he argues that even so, Frankfurt's argument still fails because there are counter–examples to Frankfurt–style cases, which are in favor of PAP (60–2). This paper is a defense of Frankfurt. Having said that, however, I think Widerker has developed a very strong criticism of Frankfurt which in some sense takes away his prima facie intuition. Therefore, it seems to me not enough for defenders of Frankfurt to respond by just refuting the counter–examples Widerker provides against Frankfurt–style cases – they must somehow bring their intuition back. This is exactly what I want to pursue in this paper. I will argue that Frankfurt's argument may be reconstructed in an alternative way, which does not depend ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 26. Essay on Ben Bates BEN BATES MBA | Working| Wilton| Mount Perry| Annual Salary| 55,000| 98,000| 81,000| Expected increase| 3%| 4%| 3.50%| Work (years)| 38| 36| 37| Tax rates| 26%| 31%| 29%| Annual tuition| | $63,000 | $80,000 | Books and other supplies (annual)| | $2,500 | 3,500| Programs (year)| | 2| 1| Signing bonus| | 15,000| 10,000| Health insurance (annual)| | $3,000 | 3,000| Room and board (annual)| | $20,000 | $20,000 | 1. How does Ben's age affect his decision to get an MBA? Ben's age will affect his decision to get an MBA in the sense that the earlier he gets an MBA the better off he will be. Being currently 28 years old, and he has been working for six years already MBA normally... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... I believe the best way to solve this is too evaluate the three alternatives that must have the same timeframe. In this case each alternative has different time frame that is 38, 36, and 37 years. The best way to compare them is to find the present value for each alternative to find the right option. 5. What initial salary would Ben need to receive to make him indifferent between attending Wilton University and staying in his current position? For Ben to be indifferent, I needed to change the amount that he receives from his current position until the present value is equal to attending Wilton University. The initial salary should be $213,221.01 annually. See Spreadsheet. 6. Suppose, instead of being able to pay cash for his MBA, Ben must borrow the money. The current borrowing rate is 5.4%. How would this affect his decision? The interest rate of the loan will have to be factored into the calculation of the present values of the option. The payment terms of the loan should also be specified. He will have to think and consider for how long it will take for him to pay off the loan. He would then need to consider the present value of the cost for attending Wilton or Mount Perry and deduct it from the amount that he expects to receive. He may or may not get the job offer after the graduation from MBA as expected due to the decline in the job market. He should determine as to whether he will have ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 27. marketing 8 Nonlinear Optimization Models MULTIPLE CHOICE 1.Which of the following is incorrect? a.A global optimum is a local optimum in a nonlinear optimization problem. b.A local maximum is a global maximum in a concave nonlinear optimization problem. c.A global minimum is a local minimum in a convex nonlinear optimization problem. d.A local optimum is a global optimum in a nonlinear optimization problem. ANSWER:d TOPIC:Local and global optima 2.The measure of risk most often associated with the Markowitz portfolio model is the a.portfolio average return. b.portfolio minimum return. c.portfolio variance. d.portfolio standard deviation. ANSWER:c TOPIC:Markowitz portfolio model ASW8 3.An ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... ANSWER:False TOPIC:Local and global optimaQMB6 7.A feasible solution is a global optimum if there are no other feasible points with a better objective function value in the feasible region. ANSWER:True TOPIC:Local and global optima
  • 28. 8.For a typical nonlinear problem, duals price are relatively insensitive to small changes in right–hand side values. ANSWER:False TOPIC:Local and global optima QMB6 ASW8 9.The interpretation of the dual price for nonlinear models is different than the interpretation of the dual price for linear models. ANSWER:False TOPIC:Local and global optima ASW8 10.In the case of functions with multiple local optima, most nonlinear optimization software methods can get stuck and terminate at a local optimum. ANSWER:True TOPIC:Local and global optima 11.For a minimization problem, a point is a global minimum if there are no other feasible points with a smaller objective function value. ANSWER:True TOPIC:Local and global optima 12.There are nonlinear applications in which there is a single local optimal solution that is also the global optimal solution. ANSWER:True TOPIC:Local and global optima 13.Functions that are convex have a single local maximum that is also the global maximum. ANSWER:False TOPIC:Local and global optima 14.The function f (X, Y) = X 2 + Y 2 has a single global minimum and is relatively easy to minimize. ANSWER:True TOPIC:Local and global optima ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 29. Essay Fin 601 Final Exam User Ms Julie Ciarlante Course FIN–601–001 – FA 13–14 Test FIN 601 Final Exam Started 12/12/13 7:19 PM Submitted 12/12/13 9:25 PM Status Completed Attempt Score 126 out of 135 points Time Elapsed 2 hours, 5 minutes out of 5 hours. Question 1 3 out of 3 points A bond with an annual coupon of $70 and originally sold at par for $1,000. The current market interest rate (yield to maturity) is 8%. This bond will sell at _______. Assuming no change in market interest rates, the bond will present the holder with capital ________ as it matures. . Answer Selected Answer: B. discount; gains Correct Answer: B. discount; gains
  • 30. Question 2 3 out of 3 points Given two comparable bonds A ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... I. The greater the standard deviation, the lower the risk. II. The standard deviation is a measure of volatility. III. The higher the standard deviation, the less certain the rate of return in any one given year. IV. The higher the standard deviation, the higher the expected return. . Answer Selected Answer: B. II, III, and IV only Correct Answer: B. II, III, and IV only Question 13 3 out of 3 points The excess return you earn by moving from a relatively risk–free investment to a risky investment is called the . Answer Selected Answers: C. risk premium Correct Answers: C. risk premium Question 14 3 out of 3 points You recently purchased astock that is expected to earn 12% in a booming economy, 8% in a normal economy and lose 5% in a recessionary economy. There is a 15% probability of a boom, a 75% chance of a normal economy, and a 10% chance of a recession. What is your expected rate of return on this stock? .
  • 31. Answer Selected Answer: C. 7.30% Correct Answer: C. 7.30% Question 15 3 out of 3 points Risk that affects at most a small number of assets is called _____ risk. . Answer Selected Answer: D. unsystematic Correct Answer: D. unsystematic Question 16 3 out of 3 points Which of the following would be considered an example of systematic risk? . ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 32. The View Of Conduction Great Critique Sessions Here is my reading discussion/reflection journal for this week: Article #1 Goods, Bads, and Dailies: Lessons for Conducting Great Critiques Summary The article discuss about the view of conduction great critiques sessions. Pixar Dailies is one of their techniques use in their meeting "The Chosen One" where it described "four of the young magicians perform a five–minute routine and then receive critique from the other kids in the group"(). They are 3 roles player into this techniques: presenter, facilitator, and recorders. Each roles play significant concept of providing affirmative & constructive criticism. The feedback is controlled in an affirmative and constructive setting "Good and Bad". Pixar Dailies have an interesting set up ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... For me, this is an excellent way of continue brainstorming new technique ideas for designs. As well as continue provide feedback on the design. Article #2 "Paper in Screen" Prototyping: An Agile Technique to Anticipate the Mobile Experience Summary This article discuss about the prototyping that utilizes paper and mobile technology. It describe an idea of translating paper prototype system into a digital execution. You draw a paper prototype, take high–quality pictures of each prototype, edit the images, and organize them into the task scenarios. Paper prototypes provides a "quick means for testing basic interactivity that may be essential for specific design decision" (Bolchini 31). Reaction This article provide excellent topic on paper prototype transforming into a "paper in screen" as well as analyze the three approach of prototype: paper, paper in screen, and high–fidelity. However, I rather like to see the author describe more of a paper prototype rather than focus on mobile device. The "paper–in–screen" offer unique content of a paper view on a screen, but you can't do much nonetheless swipe to the next screen. In addition, it doesn't make any mistakes. In the emotion sections of the paper, I also enjoy reading about the relationship of user experience and design. Visceral level "is the simplest and most important factor of degree" (Bolchini 31). In other word, the look, feel, and sound of the mobile device is important. Article #3 Parallel Prototyping ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 33. Walt Whitman's Song Of Myself In Walt Whitman's Song of Myself, the speaker often uses "I" as a way to embody individuals, or "adjuncts," of society and the whole that they comprise. At other times, the use of "I" appears to refer to the singular speaker, occasionally seeming to contradict its more encompassing voice. Two particular passages from this selection of poems employ parenthetical statements that work both to differentiate between which "I" is speaking, as well as to whom he is directing his words. This manipulation of punctuation is most notable in poems 7 and 51, the first of which the speaker informs the audience of the immortality of all people, while the latter expresses the brief nature of the speaker's time with the reader and addresses potential contradictory... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The "I" is at the same time fleeting and everlasting since the speaker himself will die, but his words and thoughts will continue through the "I" that incorporates everyone, which proves that contradictions can exist. Other contradictions between the singular "I" that places itself in a position of authority over the people and the "I" that speaks for the "multitudes" was present throughout this year's presidential election, particularly in the way Donald Trump spoke to the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 34. Harry Connick Jr. Television Show Effect On Society After visiting the "Harry" show it has made me wonder about how Harry Connick Jr. television show effect people in society. Being that millions of people watch his show, I know it has to have some impact on different communities. The episode that we attended have sent different messages to many people of all ages, and influence those as well. Harry is a big face as a celebrity, so whether if he is a television host, singer, or actor, whatever he does will affect people negatively or positively. For example, when Harry introduced Jacob Tremblay who starred in a hit movie "Wonder" on the show. It may have sent a message to the youth in society stating that whatever age you are, you can achieve anything you put your mind to. The episode also shows how not everyone have a chance to experience being an audience of a show or even being ask to talk on a show, so we should take advantage of every opportunity that is offered. Also when Guillermo Diaz who plays in a drama series Scandal, it also sends a meaning to adults as well. From this episode I learn that society offers plenty, not everyone is as kind as Harry and his crew members, and not everyone is willing to give people a chance a equality. I agree that Harry reinforce social value on that episode because of the fact that he treated everyone like family. In term paper part I, I talk about how Harry feels like talk shows shouldn't be about judging someone or gossiping but rather positivity and things that are important in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 35. Death Of A Salesman Character Analysis Essay In the very first part of Act I of the play "Death of a Salesman", the reader gets to know the main characters of the play, especially how they behave, their personality and, even if very implicitly, the writer makes some of the character's feelings to transpire. Therefore, Willy, which is old and very dreamy, can be considered as the character whose everything turns around him and, even if at first he seems very grumpy, the reader, later on in the play, gets to know that he is very affectionate to his family. In this first part of the first Act, Willy comes back home and, during a conversation with his wife, he confesses to having smashed the car again because he was busy admiring the landscapes. Regarding on this, his two sons, who he is... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Biff, instead, is very happy and proud of what he is doing, however by working in a farm he disappointed most of the people he knows that wanted him to be a businessman, Willy included. Therefore, the main theme developed in this first part of the first Act of the play is prototyping, which is totally understandable and normal for the period the play is settled in, that is the American Dream. Consequently, every single character in this first part of "Death of a Salesman", finds himself to fight against the prototypes that the society, during those years, was trying to impose to them. This theme is clearly expressed by the characters of Happy and Biff, and at times by Willy as well: they are all trying to be happy themselves, but at the same time to respect and satisfy what the society whats them to be, and so, therefore, to be the prototype of a young American man living during the era of the American dream. Happy, for example, during a talk he has with his brother, express all his disappointment in seeing that he is exactly what everyone wants and expects him to be, however, even if he almost incarnates the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 36. Evaluation Of A Prototype Model A prototype can be defined as a representative example of a given category [1]. A prototype model can be viewed as a rudimentary working model of a product or information system, used to test or prove a concept or a process. A prototype of an Information System can be viewed as a draft version of the system that allows stakeholders to explore system features and test the overall system before dedicating resources for the development of the full scale system. Prototyping is an iterative process. A high level view of the process allows us to identify the following 4 steps that form the crux of the prototyping approach: Figure 1: Prototype Design Process 1.Identify Content – Based on the needs of the stakeholders, information is gathered about the features that a system should possess. 2.Build Prototype– Using the information, a prototype is then created to gain an understanding of the system. 3.Review Prototype– The prototype is reviewed for errors and flaws and suitability to the stakeholders' needs. If it does not align with the testing standards, the process is reiterated until a satisfactory model is created. 4.Freeze Design– Once all stakeholders and designers are satisfied, the prototype model is finalized and no new changes are incorporated into the model. 1.1Prototyping in Business Analysis A prototype is an original model, form or an instance that serves as a basis for other processes. Prototyping gives an opportunity to research new alternatives and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 37. пѓ I Reached To The Theatre Before An Hour, And I Expected пѓ I reached to the theatre before an hour, and I expected that it will be filled with many viewers. However, it was the second week of the play, the theatre was almost empty. There were a few ushers to check the tickets and to provide programs for Proof. There was enough lighting inside the theatre before the play started. Around 7:20 pm, one of the crew members started the background music. Some crew members were preparing the set for the play. The theatre was empty, and there was silence inside the theatre. I think, this is the only thing that I did not like because there was pin drop silence. Moreover, it was a little inside the theatre. The box office staff and ushers were friendly as always, and that actually inspired me to ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Her father was facing memory loss in his later life, and she did not want to face the same problem as her father. She appeared to talk with his dead father who always inspired her to live her life. The first scene was demonstrating the present, while second scene was about the past. In the second scene, I came to know what was happened in the past and what was happening in the present. It was not complicated to understand. After her father's funeral, she gets closed with her father's assistant. She started to trust him and showed him that what she has done in the past seven years. Nobody believed that she has done something very amazing in mathematics only because she and her father had similar hand writing. Now, she has no proof to prove that it was her hand writing because her father was not alive to tell everyone that it was not his work. Her sister decided to take her to New York. Meanwhile, the assistant found that it was done by her and not by her father. At the end, all ends into well. The story was surprising to me. 4.Evaluate the blocking (movement by the actors). Did the blocking make use of different planes and levels? Did they use the entire stage space? Did the movement make sense and seem natural? Give examples. пѓ Yes, blocking was appropriate to understand the storyline. All the characters have used the entire stage ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 38. Analyzing The Death Of Princess Diana When it comes to the topic of the death of Princess Diana, most people will readily agree that her death was just an accident that was unfortunately catastrophic; however, contradicting evidence reveals that the death of Princess Diana was a part of a larger plot. Where this argument ends, however, is on the question of why was their barely any security at the Ritz Hotel, why was Henri Pauls alcohol level so high, and why did the Parisian authorities take so long to provide medical attention to Princess Diana? Many people assume that all of these questions are citizens being paranoid; still other experts come to the conclusion that this was the plan of British intelligence to "deal" with their future queen marrying a Muslim. One argument in favor of a conspiracy surrounding Princess Diana's death is that The Ritz Hotel in Pairs should have had more security. Many experts have come ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... At the time of the accident Dr. Mailliez arrived at the scene, when he saw Diana he immediately went over to her and gently lifted her head so she would be able breathe. Dr. Mailliez said that after he made sure Diana could breathe he called the emergency hotline and soon after the ambulance arrived. As the ambulance arrived Dr. Mailliaz made sure Diana wasn't going to choke herself and put her on oxygen. As Dr. Mailliaz left the scene although he knew Diana had internal bleeding he was confident that she was going to be fine. French reports give a brief summary of the process that took place in order to try to save Diana. Dr. Mailliaz stated that "all of the necessary operations were handed at the scene and unfortunately that was not enough,"( Douglass and Sutton). Princess Diana was rushed to La Pitie Salpetriere Hospital and the doctors tried all they could to save the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 39. A Research On How Social Networking Many people worldwide are affiliated with social networks everyday. Keith Wilcox and Andrew Stephan's did a research on how social networking, particularly Facebook, was used to boost one's self esteem with tie strengths. Tie strength can be defined as strong or weak. Strong ties can be described as the close connection to their friends, while weak ties are considered their "acquaintances that are distant friends" (Wilcox & Stephan, 2013, p. 92). Wilcox is an assistant professor at Columbia University, teaching marketing. While Stephen, "is [an] assistant professor of business administration and Katz Fellow in marketing at the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business" (Wilcox & Stephan, 2013, p.90). The Journal of Consumer Research... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Wilcox and Stephan's hypothesis propose that the "enhanced self–esteem from browsing a social network will momentarily lower self–control, leading people to display less self–control after browsing a social network compared to those who did not browse a social network" (Wilcox & Stephan, 2013, p.92). Since people care more about their image to strong ties, this effect will be on people who are focused on strong ties while browsing the social network. Wilcox and Stephan "expect social network use to have little effect on the self–control of those focused on weak ties while browsing a social network" (2013, p.92). This paper will help one understand their motives that take place while social networking. Five studies were done through out this paper, but only three were very supportive of their theory. The first study focused on proving "social networking use increases self esteem primarily for those focused on strong ties while browsing the network" (Wilcox & Stephan, 2013, p. 93). They expected that those focused on strong ties would have a positive impact on self–esteem, but what they did not expect was the same for weak ties as well. The methodology for this was done by design, survey and experimentation. They took 100 random US participants and put them into four different groups. The groups were "browsing: Facebook versus no Facebook" (Wilcox % Stephan, 2013, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 40. The Science Of Math And Science By Mathematical And... Some of Earths' greatest questions have been solved through the arts of math and science by mathematical and experimental proof. However, not all of the worlds' problems can be solved directly through experiments and equations. Philosophy and theories are sometimes accepted as truth because there is no other explanation for a mind–boggling questions. Some philosophers or Scientists were even deemed blasphemous through their beliefs or teachings. Two men, born and raised in religious and still skeptic times were RenГ© Descartes andCharles Darwin who, with their most "infamous" books, "The Mediation" and "the Origin of Species" would create chaos in the minds of religious believers at the time but, in the long–run, would be considered to be ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... To resolve this, he decides to discard all his former beliefs and conceptions, reconstruct his knowledge, and only acknowledging information as true only if the statements are unquestionably true. He believed that he could be dreaming and at any moment wake up. Perhaps God or some evil entity could be deceiving him and so he concluded that everything he once thought was real was obtained through the senses and dismissing his own sanity was the only way to obtain concrete truth. Darwin also had to accept Rene Descartes beliefs in some perspective as well. Charles Darwin, as mentioned above, was also raised in a religious home and before his discoveries, he was also a man of God. Though, as his discoveries overtook his religious perspective, he leaned more towards the scientific side of things and began to reject his previous beliefs. Thus, he had to, somewhat, also take everything that he had thought before as false, unless factual truth could prove otherwise. Only then could he take in his findings as truth, which he did so. He rejected his previous faith and accepted his discoveries as absolute truth sense there was concrete proof to prove his theory correct. When Descartes reasoned ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
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  • 43. Multiobjective Planning of Recloser-Based Protection... In the last years, distribution automation has gathered a significant relevance in distribution systems planning and operation. The network operator (NOp) looks for a suitable configuration of the feeder topology as well as the system, pursuing the reliability enhancement and a full energy demand supply. Nevertheless, an efficient protection system requires an adequate investment in such devices as reclosers, fuses and sectionalizers. Thus, two conflictive objectives arise, namely, NOp investment minimization and reliability maximization. In this sense, the number and location of devices in the system are critical variables to accomplish preceding objectives. Here, we focus on recloser–based protection systems. Specifically, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Hence, it is necessary to apply metaheuristic approaches. The remainder of this paper is organized as follows. In section II efficient planning of NCRs by applying a multiobjective optimization approach is described. The optimization problem formulation is presented in Section III, along with objective functions details. Section IV presents the MOEAs to solve the multiobjective optimization problem. Here, the revised non–dominated sorting genetic algorithm (NSGA–II), and non–dominated sorting differential evolution (NSDE) are detailed. The test system is given in section V, and simulation results are provided in section VI. Finally, conclusions are drawn and future research is suggested. II. MULTIOBJECTIVE OPTIMIZATION APPROACH In most real world optimization problems the solution must to be found considering multiple objectives instead of one. Whereas these objectives are often in conflict, a trade–off relation among them arises. that is, it is necessary to sacrifice the performance of one or more objectives to enhance the other ones. Let us consider, in the context of this paper, the decisionmaking involved in the sizing of the protection system and the placement of NCRs. The amount of protective devices in a DS can vary from any recloser to a few. Let us take two extreme hypothetical cases: 1) non branch has the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 44. The Best Mental Approaches A Child Should Take the best mental approaches a child should take. I will then progress exploring one calculation in extra detail, looking at ways to teach the problem, manipulatives I would use to support the problem and how they link to the year two national curriculum. The addition is the first operation children learn from a young age and mastering it, is the first step toward the long–lasting appreciation of maths. Children from Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) do not need to memorise complex additions in order to become confident with basicaddition. instead, teachers support children to practice counting; counting on, doubling, learning place value visually rather than mentally and encourage them to do it in different ways. They also use ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... However, with subtraction calculations, this is not possible. Hence they are expected to 'use inverse relationship between addition and subtraction to check calculations and solve missing number problems.' (NC, 2013). One of the approaches, which is highly recommended for children to practise, is to do addition calculations mentally (working out calculations in their head) using various strategies, which is the focus of this essay. Tony Cotton (2013, p.109) states that developing mental approaches is more efficient to work out solutions to problems and helps children to become fluent in mental calculation. However, doing mental calculations, such as addition, can be challenging and confusing for some children. Therefore, introducing appropriate strategies (for example counting on, partitioning, bridging through 10) and using them to draw images or mark–making will encourage children to 'see' calculations in their heads and will allow them to use the strategy which is the most suited for them (Cotton, 2013, p. 110). Ian Thomson also suggests (I part 1 addition) that visual representation plays an important role in developing mental addition. for example, number lines help children to recognise place value and with prior knowledge of ordinal sense of numbers, it helps them to move from counting in ones to counting in larger steps, such as 2, 5, 10, 100 and so ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 45. Info Systems Design/Implement Essay 1.Imagine that you are to design a budget report for a colleague at work using a spreadsheet package. Following the prototyping discussed in the chapter (see also Figure 1–17), describe the steps you would take to design a prototype of this report. Essentially, they should begin by eliciting from their colleague a definition of the problem and the basic requirements for the budget report. These requirements would include the content, how they want to use the data (e.g., what comparison or decisions they will make from the data), and any other expectations they have about the style of the report. They should then develop an initial, working prototype using the spreadsheet package. Next, they should use this spreadsheet prototype to ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Budget reports are typically generated at the end of business quarters and at the end of the year. Quarterly reports summarize information for the past three months, and the annual reports summarize the entire year. These reports are generally mailed directly to the users, either through the organization's in house mail system, through the U.S. Postal Service or some other carrier, or electronically through the organization's wide area network, a communication service, or through the Internet. 3.Imagine the worst possible reports from a system. What is wrong with them? List as many problems as you can. What are the consequences of such reports? What could go wrong as a result? How does the prototyping process help guard against each problem? The worst possible reports come so late that the information is be useless, the reports contain information that the user does not need, and they do not contain the information that the user really needs. The information presented has errors and is inconsistent from page to page and from report to report. The layout is difficult to read and understand, and the reports are inflexible, prohibiting the user from changing the information to his liking. As farfetched as this sounds, these types of problems happen frequently with poorly designed reports. The consequences are that ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...