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Place holder for Exam 1
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===Revisions===
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This page is subject to change prior to the exam start date. While we do not anticipate changes, any changes that should happen will be logged in this section.
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===Dates===
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02/24/2020 - 03/01/2020 11:59 AOE
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===Grade Weight===
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Exam 1 is worth 12.5% of your overall grade
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===Delivery Method===
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Exams will be delivered via Canvas and Proctortrack
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You will login to Canvas and use the Proctortrack tab to take the exam
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===Number of Questions===
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There will be up to 30 questions
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===Time Limit===
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There will be a 35 minute time limit
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===Restrictions===
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* closed-book and closed-note (you may not consult any resources)
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* No scratch paper or writing utensils
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* No calculators of any kind (and not even the one that comes with your computer)
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* No cell phones.
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* No headphones (or earphones)
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* No food or drinks
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* Please ensure you are alone in a quiet area and your webcam is right side up.
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* Do not leave from webcam view
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* No discussion of exam questions or material while the exam is open in Piazza, Slack or any other medium
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===Content===
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Any material in the lecture videos or in the non-optional items listed under Readings/Videos from Week 1 to Week 7 are eligible for inclusion on the exams
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Week 1
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* Lecture 01-01
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* Lecture 01-02
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* Lecture 01-03
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* Lecture 01-04
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Week 2
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* Lecture 01-05
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* Lecture 01-06
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* Lecture 01-07
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* Lecture 01-08
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Week 3
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* Lecture 01-09
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* Lecture 03-01
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* Lecture 03-02
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Week 4
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* Lecture 03-03
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* Lecture 03-04
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBWL4oLT7Uc Decision Trees 1]
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVc3cjvDHhw Decision Trees 2]
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Week 5
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* Lecture 02-01
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* Lecture 02-02
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* What Hedge Funds Really Do Ch. 2
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* What Hedge Funds Really Do Ch. 4
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Week 6
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* Lecture 02-03
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* Lecture 02-04
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibQmtYrTEDQ Is the stock market rigged?]
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* What Hedge Funds Really Do Ch. 5
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* What Hedge Funds Really Do Ch. 7
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Week 7
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* Lecture 02-05
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* Lecture 02-06
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===Study Material===
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You are encouraged to peruse materials from previous semesters to prepare for the exam
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* [http://quantsoftware.gatech.edu/Midterm_Study_Guide Exam 1 Study Guide]
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* [http://quantsoftware.gatech.edu/File:Participation-exam-Qs.pdf Practice Exam]

Latest revision as of 21:28, 8 February 2020

Revisions

This page is subject to change prior to the exam start date. While we do not anticipate changes, any changes that should happen will be logged in this section.

Dates

02/24/2020 - 03/01/2020 11:59 AOE

Grade Weight

Exam 1 is worth 12.5% of your overall grade

Delivery Method

Exams will be delivered via Canvas and Proctortrack

You will login to Canvas and use the Proctortrack tab to take the exam

Number of Questions

There will be up to 30 questions

Time Limit

There will be a 35 minute time limit

Restrictions

  • closed-book and closed-note (you may not consult any resources)
  • No scratch paper or writing utensils
  • No calculators of any kind (and not even the one that comes with your computer)
  • No cell phones.
  • No headphones (or earphones)
  • No food or drinks
  • Please ensure you are alone in a quiet area and your webcam is right side up.
  • Do not leave from webcam view
  • No discussion of exam questions or material while the exam is open in Piazza, Slack or any other medium

Content

Any material in the lecture videos or in the non-optional items listed under Readings/Videos from Week 1 to Week 7 are eligible for inclusion on the exams

Week 1

  • Lecture 01-01
  • Lecture 01-02
  • Lecture 01-03
  • Lecture 01-04

Week 2

  • Lecture 01-05
  • Lecture 01-06
  • Lecture 01-07
  • Lecture 01-08

Week 3

  • Lecture 01-09
  • Lecture 03-01
  • Lecture 03-02

Week 4

Week 5

  • Lecture 02-01
  • Lecture 02-02
  • What Hedge Funds Really Do Ch. 2
  • What Hedge Funds Really Do Ch. 4

Week 6

Week 7

  • Lecture 02-05
  • Lecture 02-06

Study Material

You are encouraged to peruse materials from previous semesters to prepare for the exam