Define the strengths of Hierarchical Clustering and then explain the two main types of Hierarchical Clustering.

Data Mining Clustering Analysis: “Basic Concepts and Algorithms”   and “Additional Issues and Algorithms” Assignment

1) Explain the following types of Clusters:

· Well-separated clusters

· Center-based clusters

· Contiguous clusters

· Density-based clusters

· Property or Conceptual

2) Define the strengths of Hierarchical Clustering and then explain the two main types of Hierarchical Clustering.

3) DBSCAN is a dentisy-based algorithm. Explain the characteristics of DBSCAN.

4) For sparse data, discuss why considering only the presence of non-zero values might give a more accurate view of the objects than considering the actual magnitudes of values. When would such an approach not be desirable?

5) Describe the change in the time complexity of K-means as the number of clusters to be found increases.

6) Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of treating clustering as an optimization problem. Among other factors, consider efficiency, non-determinism, and whether an optimization-based approach captures all types of clusterings that are of interest.

What do you think is a new technology that presents a significant regulatory challenge, and what do you think should be done?

Q1. Why do new technologies require regulation, What factors do they have in common that drive government regulator’s motivations? (try to provide 3 reasons, base them in literature as much as possible. This point should apply to all new emerging technologies)

Q2. What do you think is a new technology that presents a significant regulatory challenge, and what do you think should be done?

Disscuss how can the idea of geological time become an argument against taking expensive steps to protect the natural world?

Disscuss how can the idea of geological time become an argument against taking expensive steps to protect the natural world?

What is an example of a company doing good by doing well—that is, making profits—and for that reason improving the general welfare? How can the example be converted into an argument against the theory of the corporation as having social responsibilities?

Provide a direct quote from one of the quilters in The Quiltmakers of Gee’s Bend documentary. Explain what this quote means and why it is significant to you.

1.  From the Quilts of Gee’s Bend Slideshow, which are your favorite quilts and why?

2.  Do your own research on modern art.  What are the hallmarks of modern art?  Who are some of its major artists?  What works of modern art remind you of the quilts of Gee’s Bend?

3.  Do your own research on modern art. Post a link to an article that you found informative.

· A)  What makes this article informative/interesting?

· B)  How would you cite it?

4.  Here’s a quote from “The Alabama Women Who Made Their Quilts a Part of Modern Art”:

“As with some other arts, however, quilt-making has traditionally struggled for recognition as a fine art. Like weaving and embroidery, quilting is often seen as merely a craft, or ‘women’s work (Links to an external site.),’ as opposed to painting and sculpting, which were traditionally considered more manly, high-art forms.  In terms of art world acceptance, the women of Gee’s Bend had an added disadvantage: their blackness.”

Using one or more of the Gee’s Bend quilts as an example, make a case for the Gee’s Bend quilts to be universally accepted as fine art.  (Write at least 250 words.)

5.  In the new era of COVID-19, the concept of sustainability is moving from lip service to necessity.  Americans are faced with having to live in a more sustainable fashion, throwing away less and reusing more.  Consider the following:

· A)  How are the quilts of Gee’s Bend models of sustainability?

· B)  Referring back to Desmond’s article, in what ways can reusing clothing, sheets, and other fabrics be considered anti-capitalist?

· C)  Which of the Gee’s Bend quilters best displays sustainable habits?  How so?

(Write at least 250 words total for A, B, and C.)

6.  Provide a direct quote from one of the quilters in The Quiltmakers of Gee’s Bend documentary.  Explain what this quote means and why it is significant to you.

Describe how a project manager’s authority and management style are influenced by the organization’s structure.

No need for cover page Q1. Project Planning” Please respond to the following: A. A project requires ample coordination of schedule, costs, and scope. Describe a project that you have worked on from beginning to end. Determine the various processes that were required during the planning phase of the project. B. Describe the challenges that were present throughout the execution of the project identified in Part 1 of this discussion. Suggest improvements that could have been performed during the planning phase to minimize the number of challenges experienced in the latter phases of the project. Q2. Organization Structure and Planning” Please respond to the following: A. The structure of an organization has a direct relationship with the planning and management efforts of a project. Describe how a project manager’s authority and management style are influenced by the organization’s structure. B. Evaluate how the attributes of an organization’s structure influence the planning efforts and success factors of a project. Include at least two examples to support your response.

Describe advocacy strategies that you can use as a leader to create positive change in your current workplace.

The influence of leadership can be far-reaching in practice and improving patient outcomes even when not in a formal role. Describe advocacy strategies that you can use as a leader to create positive change in your current workplace. In response to peers, describe a time when you provided leadership and the outcome. Was there anything that you would do differently?

Describe the latest trends of software project management strategies and suggest at least three (3) methodologies of software project management strategies for this project

Imagine that you are employed by an organization that would like to further invest in the development of internal software applications. The organization finds it very costly to maintain vendor built and maintained software apps. It believes that the strategy of developing internal software could provide cost savings in the long run. One of your responsibilities at this organization is to advise upper management on the latest trends and methodologies of software project management strategies. Upper management has asked you to identify and analyze the challenges and issues that the software development teams may experience if they transition to this new strategy. In addition, you are asked to provide your suggestions and solutions to mitigate the challenges and issues. Write 4 pages paper in which: 1. Describe the latest trends of software project management strategies and suggest at least three (3) methodologies of software project management strategies for this project. 2. Select the optimal software project management strategy for this project and provide a rationale. 3. Select three (3) typical constraints that may exist while managing and leading software projects within this organization. Analyze why the determination and clarification of these constraints is essential within the planning phases of the project. Note: Please refer to Table 1.1, see attached. 4. Analyze the relationship between the organizational structure and a project manager’s level of authority and responsibility. 5. Suggest how a typical software engineering team could be staffed and describe each team member’s role. Determine the skills that are required for each team member for the success of the software project development. 6. Select two (2) software project management frameworks as options for software development. Discuss how each framework provides an opportunity for efficient project resource management.

Describe the similarities that exist among the phases of system engineering and software development.

No need for cover page. Q1. “Disciplines” Please respond to the following: A. The software development process framework may be adapted to the specific needs of a project as illustrated in Figure 2.1b in Chapter 2 of the text. Categorize the development phases that exist within the system engineering and software development disciplines of the development process framework. B. Describe the similarities that exist among the phases of system engineering and software development. Explain how phases under each discipline complement one another to provide an efficient solution. Determine which discipline would be optimal for Web development, cloud computing, and security systems. Support your answer with a specific rationale or illustration. Q2. “Software Development Process Model” Please respond to the following: A. The needs for software development along with the organization’s business objectives influence the required software development process model for a project. Review the various traditional and iterative software development process models. Compare and contrast the planning and control mechanisms required by one traditional software development process model with one iterative development process model. B. Differentiate between traditional and iterative software process models with respect to project activities and customer interaction. Present example(s) to support your answer.

Discuss what you would assess in regard to a client’s culture. Dietary requirements?

Submit an evidence-based practice paper about cultural competency in mental health nursing. An evidence-based practice paper allows you to explore best practice and help improve client outcomes on a psychiatric unit. Your paper should describe how you, as a nurse, will include – or have included – cultural awareness in a client diagnosed with a mental illness. The person you describe could be someone in your clinical setting, someone you have worked with in the past, or a theoretical client. Remember that culture can also include gender equality, sexual orientation, and other cultures besides race and religion – including cultures unique to one particular family. Your paper should be at least 3 pages (double-spaced, not including the title or reference pages) in APA Format and include: WK 3 Rubric: Cultural Paper requirements – Describe ONE person Points ASSESSMENT: Discuss what you would assess in regard to a client’s culture. Dietary requirements? Schedule changes for religious practices? Spokesperson for the family? 2 NANDA 3 part diagnosis: list 2 MH nursing diagnoses (DX)that this person has or may be at risk for. Include one cultural DX 2 Planning/Patient Objectives: What planning needs to be made to insure the cultural and emotional safety of the client 2 Implementation/Nursing actions: What are interventions that would ensure the safety of your client in regard to culture? Address the patient objectives. For example, if your client has religious beliefs that affect the ability to take medications, what interventions would you create to ensure their safety or cultural needs are met? 1 Evaluation: How will you evaluate whether your implementation was effective? Make sure parameters are measurable (SMART goals) 1 Summary: discuss whether your interventions were successful. What should be changed or improved?