"K-I-S-S" redirects here. For other uses‚ see Kiss (disambiguation). KISS is an acronym for "Keep it simple‚ stupid" as a design principle noted by the U.S. Navy in 1960.[1][2] The KISS principle states that most systems work best if they are kept simple rather than made complex; therefore simplicityshould be a key goal in design and unnecessary complexity should be avoided. The phrase has been associated with aircraft engineer Kelly Johnson (1910–1990).[3] The term "KISS principle" was in popular
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14. If x has the probability distribution f(x) = 12x for x = 1‚2‚3‚…‚ show that E(2X) does not exist. This is famous Petersburg paradox‚ according to which a player’s expectation is infinite (does not exist) if he is to receive 2x dollars when‚ in a series of flips of a balanced coin‚ the first head appears on the xth flip. 17. The manager of a bakery knows that the number of chocolate cakes he can sell on any given day is a random variable having the probability distribution f(x) = 16 for x =
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1) 0.069 mol MgSO4/ 0.015 mol H2O = 4.6 = 5 Formulae for hydrated MgSO4 = MgSO4 5H2O 2) There are at least two reasons why heating to find percentage of water in hydrated crystals is not recommended for all hydrates. The first reason is that some hydrates have such a strong bond with the water that not all of it will be able to be removed. The second reason is that different hydrates have their own mass. Depending on the mass and type of hydrate‚ some of the molecule may be burned off from heating
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Cost‚ Volume‚ and Profit Formulas Heather Jauregui University of Phoenix of Axia College “The Cost-volume-profit (CVP) analysis is the study of the effects of changes in costs and volume on a company’s profits.” (Kimmel‚ P.‚ Weygandt‚ J.‚ & Kieso‚ D. 2003) The analysis is used to maximize efficiency in a business. In order to be effective the CVP analysis has to make several assumptions. These assumptions are that the costs can be fitted into either fixed or variable categories. The
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This is a short story authored by Aida Rivera Ford. The story is all about the death of the narrator’s uncle. It is a story with a focal point focused on love and innocence in the context of death. At the establishing point of the story‚ the first story lines already shows a tint of innocence and simplicity but the gloomy tone of the story is already felt. The situation is just a very typical scenario in the Philippines but through the writer’s prolific used of diction and imagery a common situation
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How To Prepare Infant Formula Infant formula is an alternative to breast milk. It comes in three forms: Powder. Concentrated liquid. Ready-to-eat. BEFORE PREPARING FORMULA: Check the formula’s expiration date. Do not use formula that is expired. Check the formula’s label to see if you will need to add water to the formula. If you do need to add water and if you are going to use well water or bottled water‚ boil the water for at least 1 minute. Then let it cool. Make
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Project Report (Scientific Calculator) Course: Digital Logic Design School Of Electrical Engineering And Computer Sciences National University Of Sciences And Technology - Pakistan School Of Electrical Engineering And Computer Sciences – NUST (PAKISTAN) Page 1 Project Report (Scientific Calculator) Course: Digital Logic Design PROJECT REPORT DIGITAL LOGIC DESIGN School Of Electrical Engineering And Computer Sciences – NUST (PAKISTAN) Page 2 Project Report (Scientific Calculator) Course:
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Actually‚ our first choice was Pixar. Recently this company became the most famous animation company in the world‚ but other groups also chose it‚ so we had to change. We researched about successful cases in enterprise management and uniqueness. Finally we found a company‚ Benetton‚ which fits our requirements. Benetton is well known as a big company in fashion‚ but its beginning was very shabby and unique in character‚ and history. Benetton is a typical family business. Four Benetton brothers
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Follow-Up Questions for Case #10 “The Grey Ferrari” 1) Gary Roberts‚ a Costa Mesa‚ California‚ importer stated: “Ferrari’s control freaks ought to cooperate with importers and let the free market take care of itself.” Comment. Answer: Gary Roberts makes a bold statement when accusing Ferrari as being‚ “control freaks.” He believes that Ferrari is attempting to control demand by halting gray imports into the United States. With gray imports‚ American buyers are able to gain 30 - 40% in savings
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As a female I knew things naturally about my body. I knew about how my breast development milk during times of me bring pregnant and what happens during my period cycle. I never knew about my body and the inner in depth parts of it‚ I know the outside shell of my body‚ and not everything that happens along in it. With this assignment I found a lot of the resources provided to be very helpful towards me learning about Female Reproductive System‚ The Woman Menstrual Cycle‚ and The Male Reproduction
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