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Postman believes that a computer is merely a tool, like a hammer, and its effects depend entirely on the user.

What does Postman mean by “Information Glut” in the age of computers?

Postman argues that the way we phrase a question (the language we use) determines the answer we get.

Postman argues that the computer’s greatest threat is its ability to perform mathematical calculations faster than humans.

The exam is 120 minutes. You will have an additional 15 minutes to print (if available), scan, and upload. If you submit after the allotted time, your exam will be considered late and may incur a late penalty.  After you complete your exam, scan your solutions into one .pdf file. Please upload your completed exam file by clicking on the “Add File” button underneath Question 1’s blank answer field. CSCI 570 Exam 2 1) This is a 2-hr exam. Closed book and closed notes. No electronic devices or internet access. 2) A single double sided 8.5x11in cheat sheet is allowed. 3) If a description to an algorithm or a proof is required, please limit your description or proof to within 150 words, preferably not exceeding the space allotted for that question. 4) No space other than the pages in the exam booklet will be scanned for grading. If your exam utilizes Gradescope’s Student App, Do NOT upload to Gradescope. You will only upload your scanned exam file to this D2L quiz.

In the Excel template, use the “Valuation” tab.  Johnny Inept owns a company called Buccaneers of the Bahamas that manufactures yachts. The company is considering introducing a new super-charged, solar- and wind-powered schooner.   Mr. Inept has been in contact with Gouldman Bags about funding this venture.  Gouldman believes that the planned capital structure will lead to a WACC of 12.8%. The tax rate is 20%. With his investment team, Mr. Inept has developed the following expectations for the company: The company has spent $280,000 on market research to determine product feasibility.   Inept owns a Master Planer (woodworking equipment) that will be used for the project. He purchased it for $1.2 million three years ago; it has a current market value of $1.15 million and is being depreciated at $100,000 per year.  Additional equipment to manufacture the schooners will have an up-front cost of $3.0 million. The company will sell all equipment for $1.75 million at the end of the project, which will last for 5 years. The new equipment will be depreciated using a MACRS depreciation schedule with a 10-year life (see template for the depreciation percentage for each year).  The company will rent a facility for production that has initial rent of 1.5 million for year one (capture at the end of each year) and will grow at 2.5% inflation each year. The project will require raw materials of $1.8 million in order to start manufacturing schooners on the first day of the project; it will pay for 30% of this up front and carry the remainder in as accounts payable. Starting in year 1, net working capital required will be 17% of the next year’s revenues. The new schooner is expected to be priced at $1.65 million per schooner, and the initial estimate is that 6 units will be sold in the first year. The company anticipates being able to increase that price by 4% each year, and will increase the number of units sold by: 10% per year in years 2 and 3 (this will lead to partial units…just leave this as is as units will sell across years) 8% per year in years 4 and 5 Variable operating costs are expected to equal 62 percent of sales revenue.  Fixed operating costs are $2,000,000 per year, of which $250,000 is allocated overhead not incremental to the project. These costs are expected to grow with inflation. What is the NPV for this project?  (Format as $XXX,XXX with no leading 0’s.; examples: $2,852,999, $28,282 or $2,828 or $-38,749).  

How did algae originate?

Jane S., age 28, has been treated with the recommended therapeutic dose (40mg) of the SSRI, citalopram (Celexa) for 3 months. At a follow up visit, she indicates that the drug doesn’t seem to be helping her as much anymore. She is not suicidal. Of the following management plans, the best evidence-based approach(es) would be: (Choose all that apply)

Describe the change in level of performance across all phases in the graph. Based on the level alone, is experimental control demonstrated? Explain. Note: You must refer to a measurable feature of the data, such as the average or range. 

A. Las actividades deportivas: Raúl y Alicia hacen planes. Alicia calls Raul while he is out shopping, and they end up talking briefly about the activities they enjoy. First, read over their conversation. Then, select the missing word from the dropdown menu. If a logical response isn’t provided, select ninguna de las anteriores (none of the above). (1 pt. each; 8 pts. total) MODELO: Normalmente me gusta ir al gimnasio, pero cuando estoy en las montañas me gusta hacer _____. Es una de mis actividades favoritas.          a. alpinismo           b. entrenadores          c. gimnasia deportiva          d. natación          e. ninguna de las anteriores Alicia: Hola, Raúl, ¿cómo estás? Raúl: Bien, gracias. Estoy ahora en la tienda porque necesito comprar ropa para mi viaje a Colorado; en enero voy a las montañas y espero aprender a (1) [1] en Silverton, una de las montañas más grandes de Estados Unidos.  Alicia: ¿De verdad? Seguro que lo vas a pasar bien…pero, oye, ¿todavía juegas (2) [2]? ¡Me gustaría jugar contigo…este verano aprendí a patinar y me encanta el hielo!   Raúl: ¡Excelente! ¡Sí, todavía me gusta jugar! De hecho (In fact), es uno de mis deportes favoritos. ¿Sabes que soy (3) [3] del equipo de los Blue Jackets aquí en Columbus? siempre voy a los partidos ¿Y a ti? ¿Te gustan los deportes también, ¿no?  Alicia: Claro que sí…Normalmente soy muy activa, pero es difícil durante el semestre. A veces mis amigos y yo (4) [4] en el parque. En el invierno, cuando (5) [5], prefiero hacer deportes adentro… ¿Tienes alguna recomendación?  Raúl:  Pues, sí, durante el invierno siempre voy al RPAC para (6) [6]… Me encanta estar en la piscina. Ayuda a relajarme. Además, voy al gimnasio para (7) [7]. Es un poco difícil, pero hay entrenadores allí que recomiendan ejercicios para músculos específicos, y ayudan mucho. Pero, bueno, hace buen tiempo y tengo ganas de estar afuera…¿Quieres hacer algo ahora? Alicia: ¡Sí, perfecto! ¿Qué tal si compramos unos sándwiches y bebidas y vamos al Oval? ¡Es un día perfecto para (8) [8]¡ Raúl: Me parece una buena idea, y casi termino aquí en la tienda. ¿Nos vemos en una hora? Alicia:  Excelente. ¡Hasta pronto!