Choice one: Either saves 200 lives, or a 33% chance of saving all 600 people, 66% possibility of saving no one.
Choice two: 400 people will die or a 33% chance that no people will die, and 66% probability that all 600 will die.
Write down the last 2 digits of your Social Security number. Now consider whether you would pay this number of dollars for items whose value you do not know, such as wine, chocolate and computer equipment. Finally, how much are you willing to pay? (Enter two numbers)
https://pollev.com/slade This is a survey that contains all of the above questions.
Previously, we discussed Ellen Langer's psychology experiment which suggested that any reason is OK, even if it does not seem to make sense. I invite you to be alert to explanations that you observe in the next several days, and to post any that may be exceptionally good (like getting a COVID vaccine) or wacky (like Aaron Judge). Post to Discussions on canvas.
Dear CPSC 458/558 students,The annual nationwide survey of CS departments (a.k.a. “Data Buddies”) is now live:
https://cerp.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_81cgEL39xCZ8Ap8/?id=yale_cs
This survey measures retention and persistence among CS students, including undergraduate majors, non-majors, and graduate students. It is the main tool that the department will be using to both gauge our diversity efforts, and compare against peer CS departments.
It is run externally by the Computing Research Association, which only provides aggregate data. At no point will we have access to individual answers or identities.
We will be using the survey results to set and prioritize future department initiatives, so this is a great chance to have your voice heard. Please fill it out!
P.S. Completing the survey also enters you into a raffle for a $20 Amazon gift card.