Monthly Archives: April 2013

Week 15 Discussion Questions

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Week 14 Discussion Questions

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Discussion Summary Week 13: Game Theory

Game Theory 4/16/13 Prisoner’s dilemma Two rational prisoners, don’t know what the other is doing Each can either cooperate or rat out the other prisoner Guaranteed positive outcome with cooperation If only one cooperates, the other receives harsh punishment If … Continue reading

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Final Presentation Assignment

Prepare a ~10-minute presentation about how the course has inspired new thinking about your research, if applicable, or about a topic of deep interest to you. The presentation should include background information about the problem of interest, a recap of … Continue reading

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Week 13 Discussion Questions

COMPILED WEEK 13 QUESTIONS: GAME THEORY   Overall There are many reasons that models, even incorrect ones, may be useful. Some of the reasons we have discussed include developing hypotheses, gaining insight into mechanisms of a system, and opening up … Continue reading

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Week 12 Discussion Questions

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