======Part 3====== =====Entries===== ====Entry 9: April 6, 2012==== We are now starting to get more into the hardware part of the computer. However, this is all suppose to be abstract thinking, we are trying to think how a computer is built so we can put all of this code together to run in the simulator. Other then talking about processors and registers, this class is once just a work on stuff kind of day. So i tried to help with some of the code in class but we didnt get to far because we made paper airplanes. In HPC i cant seem to make the shell script use the source command properly. I dont know what im doing wrong and i feel like it should work. If i cant get this soon, im just going to stop and do some simple program for a project. ====Entry 10: April 13, 2012==== This week is spring break so yea obviously no classes. I will not lie, no work is being done on any of my classes because mainly its break and the fact im covering shifts for people because they took off of work. However i have tried messing with a shell script for awhile and i think i have an idea on how to fix some of my logic issues but i do not know if it will work because of reasons. But yea other then that, woo spring break. ====Entry 11: April 20, 2012==== Its a pretty easy week of class. Still doing independent study type deal. Everyone is working on their own thing. I should really be working on this opus because i procrastinated horribly on it and i feel if i dont get work done on it i will end up paying for it. I dont know i guess we will find out when the time comes huh? Either way, i have pretty much gave up on the script because i suck. I need to mess with some easier shell code before i tackle a monster like that, i just need practice is all. ====Entry 12: April 27, 2012==== EOCE has been announced for the classes, woo! I know what i will be working on. I know i need to get this opus done but its hard to focus on getting work done in this class without any sort of structure. Like i want to learn, i want to do work and stuff but with the lack of structure and the whole do it yourself attitude does not work for me. I will put everything off till the last minute and i know i will for a fact. But the EOCE's dont look too bad, it shouldnt take me long to do but we will see once the time comes wont we :) {{page>asmpart3&nofooter}} {{page>hpc2part3&nofooter}} =====Experiments===== ====Experiment 7==== ===Question=== What is the question you'd like to pose for experimentation? State it here. ===Resources=== Collect information and resources (such as URLs of web resources), and comment on knowledge obtained that you think will provide useful background information to aid in performing the experiment. ===Hypothesis=== Based on what you've read with respect to your original posed question, what do you think will be the result of your experiment (ie an educated guess based on the facts known). This is done before actually performing the experiment. State your rationale. ===Experiment=== How are you going to test your hypothesis? What is the structure of your experiment? ===Data=== Perform your experiment, and collect/document the results here. ===Analysis=== Based on the data collected: * Was your hypothesis correct? * Was your hypothesis not applicable? * Is there more going on than you originally thought? (shortcomings in hypothesis) * What shortcomings might there be in your experiment? * What shortcomings might there be in your data? ===Conclusions=== What can you ascertain based on the experiment performed and data collected? Document your findings here; make a statement as to any discoveries you've made. ====Experiment 8==== ===Question=== What is the question you'd like to pose for experimentation? State it here. ===Resources=== Collect information and resources (such as URLs of web resources), and comment on knowledge obtained that you think will provide useful background information to aid in performing the experiment. ===Hypothesis=== Based on what you've read with respect to your original posed question, what do you think will be the result of your experiment (ie an educated guess based on the facts known). This is done before actually performing the experiment. State your rationale. ===Experiment=== How are you going to test your hypothesis? What is the structure of your experiment? ===Data=== Perform your experiment, and collect/document the results here. ===Analysis=== Based on the data collected: * Was your hypothesis correct? * Was your hypothesis not applicable? * Is there more going on than you originally thought? (shortcomings in hypothesis) * What shortcomings might there be in your experiment? * What shortcomings might there be in your data? ===Conclusions=== What can you ascertain based on the experiment performed and data collected? Document your findings here; make a statement as to any discoveries you've made. ====Retest 3==== Perform the following steps: ===State Experiment=== Whose existing experiment are you going to retest? Provide the URL, note the author, and restate their question. ===Resources=== Evaluate their resources and commentary. Answer the following questions: * Do you feel the given resources are adequate in providing sufficient background information? * Are there additional resources you've found that you can add to the resources list? * Does the original experimenter appear to have obtained a necessary fundamental understanding of the concepts leading up to their stated experiment? * If you find a deviation in opinion, state why you think this might exist. ===Hypothesis=== State their experiment's hypothesis. Answer the following questions: * Do you feel their hypothesis is adequate in capturing the essence of what they're trying to discover? * What improvements could you make to their hypothesis, if any? ===Experiment=== Follow the steps given to recreate the original experiment. Answer the following questions: * Are the instructions correct in successfully achieving the results? * Is there room for improvement in the experiment instructions/description? What suggestions would you make? * Would you make any alterations to the structure of the experiment to yield better results? What, and why? ===Data=== Publish the data you have gained from your performing of the experiment here. ===Analysis=== Answer the following: * Does the data seem in-line with the published data from the original author? * Can you explain any deviations? * How about any sources of error? * Is the stated hypothesis adequate? ===Conclusions=== Answer the following: * What conclusions can you make based on performing the experiment? * Do you feel the experiment was adequate in obtaining a further understanding of a concept? * Does the original author appear to have gotten some value out of performing the experiment? * Any suggestions or observations that could improve this particular process (in general, or specifically you, or specifically for the original author).