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The graph below shows an ROC curve produced using Textor’s negative selection algorithm. The solid blue line shows the false positive rate plotted against the true positive rate for different threshold values (θ in the assignment). The dotted orange line plots the function x=y.  Which of the following observations about the ROC curve are correct? (Select all that apply)

Consider the social insects assignment in which an agent-based model was used to simulate how an ant colony chooses between two available food sources. How would the model need to be adjusted if the ants deposited pheromones instead of tandem running?

For which of the following problems are swarms of robots an appropriate solution? (Select all that apply)

Human tumors are believed to contain hypoxic cells which: can make tumors more radio resistant than normal tissues can reoxygenate if the cells can relocate next to a blood supply may cause radiotherapy to fail locally if all cells are not reoxygenated

Radiation-induced deterministic effects can be produced as a consequence of either medical or accidental radiation exposures. Which of the following statements concerning deterministic effects is FALSE?

A person who received a total body dose of radiation of 3000 cGy would receive treatment to combat the effects of the radiation.  During treatment the individual would be receive which of the following? Whole blood replacement Alimentary fluids with electrolytes Complete decontamination for removal radioactive substances Antibiotics comprised of several drugs to combat all possible infections

In the paper, “A neural algorithm for a fundamental computing problem,” the authors describe how the fly olfactory system recognizes odors and can make associations between similar odors. The fly “stores” odors using a system in which a unique tag is generated for each odor. The authors describe this system as “locally sensitive.” Why is local sensitivity beneficial for similarity search in computer science?

A dose of 7000 cGy will cause a rapid decrease in the electrolyte, nutritional and fluid balance of an individual.  This is primarily due to the effect on which of the following organs.

Passage Analysis:  First to hold conformity with the rest of His world, being delighted to show forth theglory of his wisdom in the variety and difference of the creatures, and the glory of His power inordering all these differences for the preservation and good of the whole, and the glory of Hisgreatness, that as it is the glory of princes to have many officers, so this great king will have manystewards, counting himself more honored in dispensing his gifts to man by man, than if he did it byhis own immediate hands.  1. State the title of the work from which the passage comes. (1 point) 2. State the author of the passage. (1 point) 3. Discuss the theme and significance of the passage. What message is the author attempting to convey to the reader? Do not simply give plot summary. (3 points)  

Bradstreet emphasizes both the things she has lost and _____?