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Skip the preface
Apparently, not all editions of Nate Silver’s book have the Preface (this word is pronounced “PREH-fuss,” btw, not “PREE-FASE”) so there won’t be any material on tomorrow’s reading check from that section.
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Reading check #1 grades and answers posted
Reading check #1 has been graded and posted to the scoreboard. I’ve also posted sample answers on the Readings tab, so you can see how you did. (I won’t be handing back graded reading checks this semester — it’s just too much fiddly paperwork for not enough benefit.) Btw, if you’re interested, Apple TV+ has…
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Snow-out instructions
Alas, a confluence of events has conspired against us and canceled our first meeting. No fear! We’ll try again Thursday, and there’s plenty for you to do between now and then: Read the class syllabus (see menu option above). Get on the scoreboard. Read Part I of Isaac Asimov’s classic Foundation series (this is also…
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Get your first XP! (mandatory)
When you read this, click on the “Scoreboard” link near the top of the page, and go to the “New agent” tab. Type in your full, real name (as it appears in Banner) plus a screen name that you do not use for anything else. You’ll earn your first +1XP of the semester, and more…
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Welcome
Greetings, and welcome to the spring 2024 edition of DATA 420: Modeling and Simulation with Stephen! This site is gonna be hip-hoppin’ with all kinds of great stuff real soon, so stay tuned!