- An extension of a topic covered in the course, or
- A topic in the text that was not covered in the course.
Choose a topic and find a current event or news article that discusses how the topic is applied to a real-world situation. For example, revisit the news articles used in the Week 1A Discussion Forum: Ranked Choice Voting and the application of graph theory in medicine presented in Week 4. If you pick an extension of a topic covered during the course, then you must research, and present new ideas related to that topic.
The project requires two deliverables: a paper and a presentation. Both should include the following:
• An overview of the topic
• A summary of the article
• An accurate explanation of the mathematical concepts presented in the article
• Further extension of the idea presented. For example:
o Can the ideas presented in the article be applied to a different situation?
o Can the application be taken further?
o Is further research recommended?
o What are the next steps that should be taken?
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