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1. Draw the full decision tree for the parity function of four Boolean attributes, A, B, C, and D. Is it possible to simplify the tree? 6. Consider the following set of training examples (see table in the book). (a) Compute a two-level decision tree using the greedy approach described in this chapter. Use the […]

Government Authority to Regulate Public Health

In Jacobson v. Massachusetts (1905), the United States Supreme Court upheld the right of states to enact compulsory vaccination laws—one of the most challenging constitutional dimensions of public health. It also provided the terms for what would eventually become a core question of public health ethics. This case has become the precedent for many cases […]

The Session Long Project will involve an in-depth study of a governmental role/program in public health

The Session Long Project will involve an in-depth study of a governmental role/program in public health. Your project will involve identifying responsible governmental agencies; describing current challenges and potential impact; proposing a public health policy; researching pertinent laws; and evaluating the ethical principles of laws/policies, financial impact, and sources of funding. Select a governmental role/responsibility […]