MIchael Driesen Mrs. Rozell Math 10H 17 December 2011 Vectors Math is everywhere. No matter which way you look at it‚ it’s there. It is especially present in science. Most people don’t notice it‚ they have to look closer to find out what it is really made of. A component in math that is very prominent in science is the vector. What is a vector? A vector is a geometric object that has both a magnitude and a direction. A good example of a vector is wind. 30 MPH north. It has both magnitude‚(in
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convince me of this. In the following essay‚ I will expand on my feelings to prove my point. The first profession we were shown was that of Roger Sorensen. He explained to us of the difficulties he had in school and how he struggled to get a “C” in math class‚ but he pursued his dreams and became a fishing biologist. He explained that he uses data management‚ calculus‚ geometry‚ and percentages in his job all the time. The second profession the video showed belonged to Crystal Pearl. She was an
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Jesus Toro-Sanchez 03/13/2013 Math 60 Chapter 4 Writing Assignment 1) Explain how to plot a point in the rectangular coordinate system. Give example with your explanation. a. In order to plot a point in the coordinate system‚ you will need the X coordinate as well as the Y coordinate. For example‚ the point (3‚5) can be plotted be going right on the X axis 3 points‚ and going up on the Y axis 5 points. Remember the opposite goes for negatives. 2) How many Points are needed to graph
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Statement of the Task This project will be conducted in the form of an investigation that aims to examine the preference of my classmates in fast food. In order to complete this project‚ I will use data collected from surveys that will be completed by twelfth graders‚ that have between 17 and 18 years old‚ of the American School of Tegucigalpa. I will randomly choose fifty students. Once I have gathered all these information‚ I will count and tally the votes in order to construct all the charts
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Deterministic techniques assume that no uncertain exists in model parameters. A: True An inspector correctly identifies 90% of the time. For the next 10 products‚ the probability that he makes fewer than 2 incorrect inspections is .736. A: Use Binomial table to discover ‚ add 3 probabilities for 0‚1‚2 A continuous random variable may assume only integer values within a given interval. A: False A decision tree is a diagram consisting of circles decision nodes‚ square probability nodes and branches
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Eight Steps to Forecasting • Determine the use of the forecast □ What objective are we trying to obtain? • Select the items to be forecast • Determine the time horizon of the forecast □ Short time horizon – 1 to 30 days □ Medium time horizon – 1 to 12 months □ Long time horizon – more than 1 year • Select the forecasting model(s) |Description |Qualitative Approach |Quantitative Approach
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follow from other claims or truths. Implications follow from thoughts. Consequences follow from actions. Inductive Reasoning: Entails Concepts and Information. It is the process of reasoning in which the premises of an argument are believed to support the conclusion but do not ensure it. Induction is employed‚ for example‚ in using specific propositions. Concepts are ideas‚ theories‚ laws‚ principles‚ or hypotheses we use in thinking to make sense of things. Inferences are interpretations or conclusions
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Corrections have an important place in society. There are eight philosophies of punishment in which humanity adhere. The theories of punishment are retribution‚ deterrence‚ rehabilitation‚ isolation‚ incapacitation‚ reintegration‚ restitution‚ and restoration. This essay will explain the philosophies and how it is applied in corrections today. First‚ the oldest form of punishment is retribution. Retribution is essentially revenge. There is evidence revenge occurred in 18 B.C.E. in the Code of Hammurabi
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Here in this paper I intend to try and figure out the aspect of the truth behind some of the foods I love to eat. Louisiana Purchase’s Red Beans and Rice: Calories: 190‚ Protein: 7grams‚ and fat: 2 grams. In order to find out how much protein my math and equation would be based on this: There are 4 grams of calories per each gram of protein so I am going to multiply like this 4*7= 28‚ which means for every gram of protein I am consuming 28 calories. This is amazing because I never knew this.
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Many high-achieving students experience math anxiety at a young age — a problem that can follow them throughout their lives. Academic frameworks‚ action research‚ surveys and other studies carried out by academics‚ have shown that students’ lack of interest and their dropping out of school are key problems. The psychological factors and their effects on academic situations are the growing concern of educational researchers attributed with a notable lack of scientific inquiry on some important factors
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