Consider the infinitely repeated game with discount factor E[0,1] of the following variant of the Prisoner's Dilemma game:
| Player 2 | |||||
| L | C | R | |||
| T | (6, 6) | (-1, 7) | (-2, 8) | ||
| Player 1 | M | (7, -1) | (4, 4) | (-1, 5) | |
| B | (8, -2) | (5, -1) | (1,1) | ||
A) For which values of the discount factor E[0,1] can the players support the pair of actions (M, C) played in every period?
B) For which values of the discount factor E[0,1] can the players support the pair of actions (T,L) played in every period? Why is your answer different in part A) above?
In: Economics
You are gearing up to open a new wine shop. In an effort to optimize wine sales, you collect data by observing your competition and noting what people are ordering during happy hour. Below is data collected during a 2 week period.
| Cabernet Sauvignon | Merlot | Chardonnay |
| 9 | 3 | 1 |
| 8 | 9 | 6 |
| 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 8 | 8 | 5 |
| 4 | 6 | 3 |
| 8 | 7 | 2 |
| 6 | 12 | 5 |
| 1 | 9 | 4 |
| 0 | 8 | 6 |
| 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 4 | 11 | 2 |
| 5 | 8 | 0 |
| 7 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 | 7 | 2 |
Explain why we need to do a one-way ANOVA test with this data. Perform a one-way ANOVA test at a 5% level of significance with F*= 4.08 Explain the decision we make and Build 95% confidence interval for each type of wine. Explain what this means.
In: Statistics and Probability
Question 1
(a) What is the objective of sampling? [2]
(b) What is the difference between a poll and a survey? [4]
(c) What is the difference between probability sampling and
non-probability sampling? Give exam-
ples of both. [8]
(d) What are the sources of errors in surveys? Explain in detail
giving examples. How can the
errors be reduced? [12]
(e) List all possible simple random samples of size n = 2 that can
be selected from the population
{0, 1, 2, 3, 4}, and calculate s^2
for the any two samples and show that s^2=(N/N−1)σ^2
. Also calculate
σ^2 for the population and V ar( ̄y) for the two samples.
In: Statistics and Probability
What is the minimum number of bits needed to encode the days of
the
month in a Canadian calendar.
| 1. |
5 |
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| 2. |
3 |
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| 3. |
6 |
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| 4. |
4 |
In: Computer Science
The following stem-and-leaf plot represents the prices in dollars of general admission tickets for the last 26 concerts at one venue. Use the data provided to find the quartiles.
| Stem | Leaves | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 |
| 5 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | ||
| 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 7 | ||||
Key: 3|0=30
Find the first, second and third quartile,
In: Statistics and Probability
A. Use truth tables to verify these equivalences
1. p∨p ≡ p
2. p∧p ≡ p
3. p∨(p∧q) ≡ p
4. p∨q ≡¬p → q
5. p∧q ≡¬(p →¬q)
6. p ↔ q ≡ (p → q)∧(q → p)
B. Determine the truth value of each of these statements. (Assume the domain of variables consist of all real numbers).
1. ∃x(x2 = 2)
2. ∃x(x + 2 = x)
3. ∀x(x2 + 2 > 0)
4. ∀x(x2 = x)
In: Computer Science
The following CPM network has estimates of the normal time in weeks listed for the activities:
|
Activity |
Immediate Pred |
Weeks |
|
A |
- |
7 |
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B |
A |
2 |
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C |
A |
4 |
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D |
B, C |
5 |
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E |
B, C |
2 |
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F |
D, E |
4 |
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G |
F |
5 |
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Activity |
Normal Time |
Crash Time |
Normal Cost |
Crash Cost |
|
A |
7 |
6 |
$7,000 |
$8,000 |
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B |
2 |
1 |
5,000 |
7,000 |
|
C |
4 |
3 |
9,000 |
10,200 |
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D |
5 |
4 |
3,000 |
4,500 |
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E |
2 |
1 |
2,000 |
3,000 |
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F |
4 |
2 |
4,000 |
7,000 |
|
G |
5 |
4 |
5,000 |
8,000 |
USE AN EXCEL FILE
In: Operations Management
Use the given data to complete parts (a) and (b) below.
x y 2.1 4 3.8 1.4 3 3.6 4.8 4.9 (a) Draw a scatter diagram of the data.
Choose the correct answer below.
A. 0 2 4 6 0 2 4 6 x y A scatter diagram has a horizontal x-axis labeled from 0 to 6 in increments of 1 and a vertical y-axis labeled from 0 to 6 in increments of 1. The following 4 approximate points are plotted, listed here from left to right: (1.4, 3.8); (3.6, 3); (4, 2.2); (5, 4.8). From left to right, the points have no visibly apparent upward or downward trend.
B. 0 2 4 6 0 2 4 6 x y A scatter diagram has a horizontal x-axis labeled from 0 to 6 in increments of 1 and a vertical y-axis labeled from 0 to 6 in increments of 1. The following 4 approximate points are plotted, listed here from left to right: (2.2, 4); (3, 3.6); (3.8, 1.4); (4.8, 5). From left to right, the points have no visibly apparent upward or downward trend.
C. 0 2 4 6 0 2 4 6 x y A scatter diagram has a horizontal x-axis labeled from 0 to 6 in increments of 1 and a vertical y-axis labeled from 0 to 6 in increments of 1. The following 4 approximate points are plotted, listed here from left to right: (2.2, 5); (3, 1.4); (3.8, 3.6); (4.8, 4). From left to right, the points have no visibly apparent upward or downward trend.
D. 0 2 4 6 0 2 4 6 x y A scatter diagram has a horizontal x-axis labeled from 0 to 6 in increments of 1 and a vertical y-axis labeled from 0 to 6 in increments of 1. The following 4 approximate points are plotted, listed here from left to right: (1.4, 3); (3.6, 3.8); (4, 4.8); (5, 2.1). From left to right, the points have no visibly apparent upward or downward trend.
Compute the linear correlation coefficient. The linear correlation coefficient for the four pieces of data is nothing. (Round to three decimal places as needed.)
(b) Draw a scatter diagram of the data with the additional data point left parenthesis 10.3 comma 9.4 right parenthesis.
Choose the correct answer below.
A. 0 4 8 12 0 4 8 12 x y A scatter diagram has a horizontal x-axis labeled from 0 to 12 in increments of 2 and a vertical y-axis labeled from 0 to 12 in increments of 2. The following 4 approximate points are plotted, listed here from left to right: (2.2, 4); (3, 3.6); (3.8, 1.4); (4.8, 5). One additional point is plotted significantly above and to the right of the rest, approximately at (10.4, 9.4).
B. 0 4 8 12 0 4 8 12 x y A scatter diagram has a horizontal x-axis labeled from 0 to 12 in increments of 2 and a vertical y-axis labeled from 0 to 12 in increments of 2. The following 4 approximate points are plotted, listed here from left to right: (1.4, 3.8); (3.6, 3); (4, 2.2); (5, 4.8). One additional point is plotted significantly above and to the right of the rest, approximately at (9.4, 10.4).
C. 0 4 8 12 0 4 8 12 x y A scatter diagram has a horizontal x-axis labeled from 0 to 12 in increments of 2 and a vertical y-axis labeled from 0 to 12 in increments of 2. The following 4 approximate points are plotted, listed here from left to right: (1.4, 4.8); (3.6, 3); (5, 3.8); (9.4, 2.1). One additional point is plotted significantly above the rest, approximately at (4, 10.3).
D. 0 4 8 12 0 4 8 12 x y A scatter diagram has a horizontal x-axis labeled from 0 to 12 in increments of 2 and a vertical y-axis labeled from 0 to 12 in increments of 2. The following 4 approximate points are plotted, listed here from left to right: (3, 3.6); (3.8, 5); (4.8, 1.4); (10.4, 4). One additional point is plotted significantly above and to the left of the rest, approximately at (2.2, 9.4).
Compute the linear correlation coefficient with the additional data point. The linear correlation coefficient for the five pieces of data is nothing. (Round to three decimal places as needed.) Comment on the effect the additional data point has on the linear correlation coefficient.
A. The additional data point strengthens the appearance of a linear association between the data points.
B. The additional data point does not affect the linear correlation coefficient.
C. The additional data point weakens the appearance of a linear association between the data points.
Explain why correlations should always be reported with scatter diagrams.
A. The scatter diagram is needed to see if the correlation coefficient is being affected by the presence of outliers.
B. The scatter diagram is needed to determine if the correlation is positive or negative.
C. The scatter diagram can be used to distinguish between association and causation.
Click to select your answer(s).
In: Statistics and Probability
Girls from four different soccer teams are to be tested for mean goals scored per game. The entries in the table are the goals per game for the different teams. At the 0.10 level of significance, are the mean goals scored similar among the different teams?
|
Team 1 |
Team 2 |
Team 3 |
Team 4 |
|
4 |
1 |
2 |
0 |
|
3 |
2 |
3 |
1 |
|
4 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
|
4 |
3 |
4 |
0 |
|
2 |
4 |
0 |
2 |
How many teams are we looking at?
Question 9 options:
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5 |
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4 |
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3 |
Question 10
Is this quantitative or qualitative data?
Question 10 options:
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quantitative |
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qualitative |
Question 11
What is the null hypothesis?
Question 11 options:
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All the mean goals scored per game are the same. |
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At least one of the mean goals scored per game is different. |
Question 12
What is the alternative hypothesis?
Question 12 options:
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All the mean goals scored per game are the same. |
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At least one of the mean goals scored per game is different. |
Question 13
What is F-test statistic?
Question 13 options:
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3.65 |
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6.65 |
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0.1 |
Question 14
What is the p-value?
Question 14 options:
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0.0035 |
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0.35 |
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0.035 |
Question 15
What is your conclusion based on the p-value and the level of significance?
Question 15 options:
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Fail to reject the null hypothesis |
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Reject the null hypothesis |
Question 16
What is the proper conclusion?
Question 16 options:
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At the 0.10 level of significance, the mean goals scored are not similar among the different teams. |
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At the 0.10 level of significance, the mean goals scored similar among the different teams. |
In: Statistics and Probability
1) All of the following are “red flags” when analyzing the quality of a company’s earnings except for:
| a. |
Lower gross profit margin |
|
| b. |
Downward trend in administrative expenses |
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| c. |
Downward trend in revenue growth |
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| d. |
Lower research and development expenses (R&D) |
2) What of the following data are important when analyzing a company?
(1) Income statement
(2) Balance sheet
(3) Statement of cash flows
(4) Footnotes to the financial statements
| a. |
3 and 4 |
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| b. |
1 and 2 |
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| c. |
1, 2 and 3 |
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| d. |
1, 2, 3 and 4 |
3) The ABC Corporation achieved annual net profit margins of 3.5% in 2005, 3.75% in 2006, and 4.2% in 2007. Which of the following statements is incorrect?
| a. |
The trend in net profits over the three-year period is positive |
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| b. |
The annual growth rate in net profit margins is higher in the most current fiscal period than in the previous period |
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| c. |
The annual earnings growth rate in 2006 is 6.7% |
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| d. |
The annual earnings growth rate in 2007 is 12.0% |
In: Finance