Q1. (a) Briefly introduce how Force-directed algorithms encode networks. (5 points)
(b) In force-directed placement, does spatial proximity (visual clump) always indicate grouping/ community? Explain. (5 points)
(c) One of the weakness of force-directed placement is that the layouts are often nondeterministic. What does it mean? (5 points)
(d) Illustrate the scalability issue of force-directed placement briefly. (5 points)

Q2. (a) How does adjacency matrix encode networks? (5 points)
(b) Give an example of matrix view of a network that’s not from the textbook and explain what it is. You need to include the reference if the answer is found online. (5 points)

Q3. (a) How does tree maps encode trees? (5 points)
(b) Given an example of Tree map layout that’s not from the textbook and explain what it is. You need to include the reference if the answer is found online. (5 points)

Map Color and Other Channels

Q4. Color can be best understood in terms of three separate channels: luminance, hue, and saturation. Briefly explain how this system specifies colors. (Figures can be used to help illustration.) (5 points)

Q5. Explain the meaning of HSL /HSV and how does this system specify colors? (5 points)

Q6. (a) What are three major problems with the common continuous rainbow colormap? (6 points)
(b) Is there any way to address these three problems? Explain how. (4 points)

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Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

Cloud computing has become abundant. Accountants frequently discuss cost-benefit trade-offs of cloud computing. In several ways cloud computing closely resembles other forms of outsourcing and therefore enjoys the same advantages. Unfortunately, this new technology is not flawless and has several costs and/or concerns.
Explain some of the benefits and disadvantages associated with cloud computing.
Discuss the benefits of some of specific popular cloud-computing services.
What are the top three cloud-computing services you prefer and why?

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Your response for each of the concepts below should be written in one (1) paragraph-long response. Please make sure each concept answer is identified so your instructor knows which specific concept you are addressing.

Define Strategic Management.
Define Strategic Planning.
Define Continuous Improvement.
Define Competitive Strategy.
The total length of this assignment should be a minimum of one (1) full-page (combined total for each one of the four strategies answers/paragraphs).

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