Methods/Procedure Presentation

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The methods/procedure presentation describes how an experimental or a mathematical process works and under what conditions it can be used. This is generally a ten- to fifteen-minute individual presentation. In a theoretical math class, for example, your assignment might be to describe an approach to solving a problem, such as the Baum Welch algorithm, including examples of how this approach has been used, either inappropriately or appropriately. This type of presentation generally does the following:

  1. Identifies the conditions under which the process should be used
  2. Offers a detailed description of the process (at times including a demonstration)
  3. Discusses the benefits and shortcomings of the process