A simplistic definition of statistics would be, “The analysis of data in order to understand what has happened and to infer what will happen next.” Probability plays a key role in statistical analysis. In particular, in a decision making process you often have to make decisions based upon unknown future events. One such piece of the analysis part is called the expected value which depends on probability.

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Research the meaning of expected value. Share with us your interpretation of what it means and how it can be useful. Explain an example of a real-life application emphasizing its importance.

In a one page paper, provide your thoughts and opinions regarding the use of “nature”—both the actual word, as well as images associated with the natural world (animals, trees, the sun and moon, etc) in this week’s two Native American Creation myths and in the works of Jonathan Edwards.

The purpose of writing these observations is so you have a perception of the idea to think about as we progress toward the later readings in the course.

The paper must be one page in length (not including title and reference pages) and formatted according to APA style as outlined in the Ashford Writing Center. Cite your sources in text and on the reference page. For information regarding APA samples and tutorials, visit the Ashford Writing Center, within the Learning Resources tab on the left navigation toolbar.

Select a president from the table, “Presidents and Their ‘Doctrines,’” in Roskin, Chapter 4. Then write a 3-5 page paper on the doctrine that president used according to Roskin. Your research must include at least four (4) credible sources, apart from your textbook. Your paper must address the following:

Summarize a situation that required U.S. diplomatic efforts during the president’s time in office.

Explicate the diplomatic doctrine the president followed, with reference to specific actions or events that occurred.

Describe the effects of these diplomatic efforts for the U.S. and other countries.

Assess, in conclusion, the advantages and disadvantages of the particular doctrine that was followed.

Cite at least four (4) reputable sources in addition to the textbook, not including Wikipedia, encyclopedias, or dictionaries.

Your assignment must:

Be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides; citations and references must follow APA or school-specific format. Check with your professor for any additional instructions.

Include a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student’s name, the professor’s name, the course title, and the date. The cover page and the reference page are not included in the required assignment page length.

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Identify the cultural, economic, and political context of information resources, and interpret information in light of that context.

Use technology and information resources to research issues in international problems.

Write clearly and concisely about international problems using proper writing mechanics.

Selected Region: Middle East: Arabia and Palestine
Research the history of the selected region during the medieval period. Summarize the events, Christian society, and Muslim society of the region in the following section. Include APA-formatted references for the sources used to create this summary.

EVENTS:
2 to 3 paragraph summary of events in this region. APA-formatted references.
CHRISTIAN SOCIETY:
2 to 3 paragraph summary of events in this region. APA-formatted references.
MUSLIM SOCIETY:
2 to 3 paragraph summary of events in this region. APA-formatted references.

“PLEASE NO PLAGIARISM”