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\noindent {\bf Exam 1,  CSc 8270, Fall 2017} \\

When answering the questions below, make sure to show all of your work.
Pay attention to the point values on each question.
State your assumptions, and explain your answers thoroughly. 
Remember that an explanation is expected with every answer.
This material is copyright 2017 by Michael Weeks, and reproductions are not authorized. 
Use direct quotes as appropriate to support your answers.

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For papers listed as 2, 3, and 4,

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{\it What is the motivation or problem that the paper addresses? }

\item 
{\it What is the main contribution of the paper? }
\item 
{\it What method did the paper use to validate their results,
and how did the paper quantify or qualify it? }
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{\it How well did the paper conclude, and how convincing is their argument? }
\item 
{\it What open problems does the paper mention? }




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