...probability. Bayes theorem. 4. Independence of two events. Mutual independence of n events. Sampling with and without replacement. 5. Random variables. Univariate distributions - discrete, continuous, mixed. Standard distributions - hypergeometric, binomial, geometric, Poisson, uniform, normal, exponential. Probability mass function, density function, distribution function. Probabilities of events in terms of random variables. 6. Transformations of a single random variable. Mean, variance, median, quantiles. 7. Joint distribution of two random variables. Marginal and conditional distributions. Independence. iii iv 8. Covariance, correlation. Means and variances of linear functions of random variables. 9. Limiting distributions in the Binomial case. These course notes explain the naterial in the syllabus. They have been “fieldtested” on the class of 2000. Many of the examples are taken...
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...CONNECT FEATURES Interactive Applications Interactive Applications offer a variety of automatically graded exercises that require students to apply key concepts. Whether the assignment includes a click and drag, video case, or decision generator, these applications provide instant feedback and progress tracking for students and detailed results for the instructor. Case Exercises The Connect platform also includes author-developed case exercises for all 12 cases in this edition that require students to work through answers to assignment questions for each case. These exercises have multiple components and can include: calculating assorted financial ratios to assess a company’s financial performance and balance sheet strength, identifying a company’s strategy, doing five-forces and driving-forces analysis, doing a SWOT analysis, and recommending actions to improve company performance. The content of these case exercises is tailored to match the circumstances presented in each case, calling upon students to do whatever strategic thinking and strategic analysis is called for to arrive at a pragmatic, analysis-based action recommendation for improving company performance. eBook Connect Plus includes a media-rich eBook that allows you to share your notes with your students. Your students can insert and review their own notes, highlight the text, search for specific information, and interact with media resources. Using an eBook with Connect Plus gives your...
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...General Electric General Electric Company | | Type | Public | Traded as | NYSE: GE [1]Dow Jones Industrial Average Component S&P 500 Component | Industry | Conglomerate | Founded | Schenectady, New York, U.S. (1892) | Founder(s) | Thomas Edison, Elihu Thomson, Charles Coffin, Edwin Houston | Headquarters | Fairfield, Connecticut, [2]U.S. | Area served | Worldwide | Key people | Jeffrey Immelt (Chairman & CEO) | Products | Appliances, aviation, consumer electronics, electrical distribution, electric motors, energy, entertainment, finance, gas, healthcare, lighting, locomotives, oil, software, water, weapons, wind turbines | Revenue | US$ 147.359 billion [3] (2012) | Operating income | US$ 17.406 billion [3] (2012) | Net income | US$ 13.641 billion [3] (2012) | Total assets | US$ 685.300 billion [3] (2012) | Total equity | US$ 123.000 billion [3] (2012) | Employees | 301,000 [3](2012) | Subsidiaries | GE Capital, GE Energy,GE Home & Business Solutions, GE Technology Infrastructure, GE Aviation NBCUniversal [4](49%) | Website | GE.com [5] | General Electric Company, or GE (NYSE: GE [1]), is an American multinational conglomerate corporation incorporated in Schenectady, New York and headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States.[2][6] The company operates through four segments: Energy...
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...Statistics and Computing Series Editors: J. Chambers D. Hand W. H¨ rdle a Statistics and Computing Brusco/Stahl: Branch and Bound Applications in Combinatorial Data Analysis Chambers: Software for Data Analysis: Programming with R Dalgaard: Introductory Statistics with R, 2nd ed. Gentle: Elements of Computational Statistics Gentle: Numerical Linear Algebra for Applications in Statistics Gentle: Random Number Generation and Monte Carlo Methods, 2nd ed. H¨ rdle/Klinke/Turlach: XploRe: An Interactive Statistical a Computing Environment H¨ rmann/Leydold/Derflinger: Automatic Nonuniform Random o Variate Generation Krause/Olson: The Basics of S-PLUS, 4th ed. Lange: Numerical Analysis for Statisticians Lemmon/Schafer: Developing Statistical Software in Fortran 95 Loader: Local Regression and Likelihood Marasinghe/Kennedy: SAS for Data Analysis: Intermediate Statistical Methods ´ Ruanaidh/Fitzgerald: Numerical Bayesian Methods Applied to O Signal Processing Pannatier: VARIOWIN: Software for Spatial Data Analysis in 2D Pinheiro/Bates: Mixed-Effects Models in S and S-PLUS Unwin/Theus/Hofmann: Graphics of Large Datasets: Visualizing a Million Venables/Ripley: Modern Applied Statistics with S, 4th ed. Venables/Ripley: S Programming Wilkinson: The Grammar of Graphics, 2nd ed. Peter Dalgaard Introductory Statistics with R Second Edition 123 Peter Dalgaard Department of Biostatistics University of Copenhagen Denmark p.dalgaard@biostat.ku.dk ISSN: 1431-8784 ISBN: 978-0-387-79053-4 DOI:...
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...THE PDMA HANDBOOK OF NEW PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT T HIRD E DITION Kenneth B. Kahn, Editor Associate Editors: Sally Evans Kay Rebecca J. Slotegraaf Steve Uban JOHN WILEY & SONS, INC. Cover image: © Les Cunliffe/iStockphoto Cover design: Elizabeth Brooks This book is printed on acid-free paper. Copyright © 2013 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. All rights reserved Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey Published simultaneously in Canada No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, scanning, or otherwise, except as permitted under Section 107 or 108 of the 1976 United States Copyright Act, without either the prior written permission of the Publisher, or authorization through payment of the appropriate per-copy fee to the Copyright Clearance Center, 222 Rosewood Drive, Danvers, MA 01923, (978) 750-8400, fax (978) 646-8600, or on the web at www.copyright.com. Requests to the Publisher for permission should be addressed to the Permissions Department, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 111 River Street, Hoboken, NJ 07030, (201) 748-6011, fax (201) 7486008, or online at www.wiley.com/go/permissions. Limit of Liability/Disclaimer of Warranty: While the publisher and author have used their best efforts in preparing this book, they make no representations or warranties with the respect to the accuracy or completeness of the contents of...
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...Invest. Innovate. Inspire. For a new India. ANNUAL REPORT 2014-15 India is at the threshold of a new era of growth and opportunity. This is driven by increasing economic activity, ongoing ‘Make in India’ initiatives and a demographically well-placed, aspirational society. Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) continues to be a partner in India’s ongoing journey towards economic and social well-being, and remains committed to investing in and innovating for India. RIL is striving to meet and exceed global benchmarks in product quality and customer service with inspiring ideas and strategic investments. From the manufacturing landscape to high-growth consumer service sectors, RIL is achieving superior outcomes that facilitate India’s drive for global leadership. RIL is delivering industry-leading performance through consistent efficiency in operations and prudent configuration of assets. RIL is making sizable capital investments, focusing on technology and expanding its level of services from the hydrocarbons sector to consumer businesses. RIL innovates for existing businesses and also focuses on developing new business models to deliver g g g y significant value for its growing stakeholder fraternity. In this effort, it collaborates with o s with leading global institutions to help usher in a n era of possibilities. global new is growing o RIL’s focus is to continue growing as a respons responsible organisation, thereby e inspiring progress in...
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...*3963103* [3963] – 103 T.E. (Petroleum) (Semester – I) Examination, 2011 DRILLING & PRODUCTION OPERATIONS (2003 Course) Time : 3 Hours Max. Marks : 100 Instructions : 1) Question Nos. 1 and 5 are compulsory. Out of the remaining attempt 2 questions from Section I and 2 questions from Section II. 2) Answers to the two Sections should be written in separate books. 3) Neat diagrams must be drawn wherever necessary. 4) Black figures to the right indicate full marks. 5) Use of Logarithmic Tables, Slide Rule, Mollier Charts, Electronic Pocket Calculator and Steam Tables is allowed. 6) Assume suitable data, if necessary. SECTION – I 1. What are different systems on a drilling rig ? Explain any one in detail with suitable diagramme. 18 2. a) Calculate Bottom hole pressure if well depth is 2500 m and mud weight is 1.2 gm/cc. b) Calculate mud weight if mud gradient is 0.87 psi/ft. ′ c) Calculate volume bbl/meter for drill pipe O.D. = 5′ inch and I.D. = 4.276 inch. 2 2 2 10 8 8 16 d) Draw circulation system on a drilling rig. 3. a) Discuss IADC classification of a bit in details. b) Discuss different factors affecting rate of penetration in details. 4. Write short note on : i) Coring ii) Fishing tools iii) BOP iv) Directional well P.T.O. [3963] – 103 -2- *3963103* SECTION – II 5. a) Discuss different types of casings and function of the casings in brief. b) Discuss different types of well completion techniques. 6. a) Discuss primary cementation process with...
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...ANNUAL REPORT 2013-14 GROWTH IS Growth is Energy l Growth is Value Growth is Happiness l Growth is Life... Growth is Energy Growth is Value Growth is Happiness Growth is Life... Late Shri Dhirubhai Ambani Founder Chairman G rowth, in all its facets, has been a distinguishing factor at Reliance, ever since our inception. Our philosophy envisions growth as a universal concept, that represents multiple possibilities and touches all aspects of life. This explains why we have put in motion some of the most ambitious plans, aligned to the needs of India as it develops into a world-force. The continuing expansion of our key business verticals places us at a vantage point with reference to the aspirations of India. We have taken strategic decisions in key areas that will drive our growth and also create better outcomes for our youthful nation. Strategy at Reliance is about making prudent choices, balancing risks and return, building competitive advantages and envisioning the future through the power of innovation. Innovation has always been a cornerstone of our operations. It has enabled us to make significant technology-driven breakthroughs that add value to existing businesses, and create new ones. We are partnering with leading global institutions renowned for excellence to strengthen our experience and expertise. From the manufacturing landscape to high-growth consumer service sectors, Reliance is making progress possible each day. We are helping the country...
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...IIBM Institute of Business Management Business Communication www.iibmindia.in SYLLABUS Business Communication S. No. Description 1 Communication in Business Organizations: Introduction; Meaning of Business Communication; Types of Information Exchanged in Business Organizations; Role of Communication in Business Organizations; Importance of Communication in Management of Business Organizations; Scope of Communication in Organizational Setting; Characteristics of Effective Business Communication; Ethical challenges and Traps in Business Communication; Role of Communication in Three Managerial Roles Defined by Henry Mintzberg 2 Nature, Scope and Process of Communication: Introduction; Defining Communication; Nature of Communication; Objectives/Purpose of Communication; Functions of Communication; Process of Communication; Elements of Communication Process; Process of Communication: Models; Thill and Bovee‘s Model of Communication Process; Working of the Process of Communication; Forms of Communication; On the Basis of Expression/Medium Used; On the Basis of Organisational Structure; On the Basis of the Number of Persons 2.13 (receivers); On the Basis of Direction/Flow of Communication 3 Channels and Networks of Communication: Introduction; Channels of Communication; Communication Flow in Organizations: Directions/Dimensions of Communication; The Concept of Ombudsperson; Patterns of Flow of Communication or Networks; Factors Influencing...
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...SCHAUM'S OUTLINE OF THEORY AND PROBLEMS OF COLLEGE PHYSICS Ninth Edition . FREDERICK J. BUECHE, Ph.D. Distinguished Professor at Large University of Dayton EUGENE HECHT, Ph.D. Professor of Physics Adelphi University . SCHAUM'S OUTLINE SERIES McGRAW-HILL New York St. Louis San Francisco Auckland Bogota Caracas Lisbon London Madrid Mexico City Milan Montreal New Delhi San Juan Singapore Sydney Tokyo Toronto McGraw-Hill abc Copyright © 1997, 1989, 1979, 1961, 1942, 1940, 1939, 1936 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc All rights reserved. Manufactured in the United States of America. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. 0-07-1367497 The material in this eBook also appears in the print version of this title: 0-07-008941-8. All trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Rather than put a trademark symbol after every occurrence of a trademarked name, we use names in an editorial fashion only, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement of the trademark. Where such designations appear in this book, they have been printed with initial caps. McGraw-Hill eBooks are available at special quantity discounts to use as premiums and sales promotions, or for use in corporate training programs. For more...
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...mol 5.670 4001402 31028 W/m2 # K4 6.626 068 961332 310234 J # s 6.022 141 791302 31023 mol21 5.291 772 08591362 310211 m *Parentheses indicate uncertainties in last decimal places. Source: U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology, 2007 values SI PREFIXES POWER 1024 1021 1018 1015 1012 109 106 103 102 101 100 1021 1022 1023 1026 1029 10212 10215 10218 10221 10224 THE GREEK ALPHABET PREFIX yotta zetta exa peta tera giga mega kilo hecto deca — deci centi milli micro nano pico femto atto zepto yocto SYMBOL Y Z E P T G M k h da — d c m μ n p f a z y Alpha Beta Gamma Delta Epsilon Zeta Eta Theta Iota Kappa Lambda Mu Nu Xi Omicron Pi Rho Sigma Tau Upsilon Phi Chi Psi Omega UPPERCASE A B G D E Z H U I K L M N J O P R S T Y F X C V LOWERCASE a b g d P z h u i k l m n j o p r s t y f x c v Conversion Factors (more conversion factors in Appendix C) Length 1 in 5 2.54...
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