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Quantitative Analysis Of Icc Profile Quality For Scanners, Xiaoying Rong, Paul D. Fleming, Abhay Sharma Apr 2004

Quantitative Analysis Of Icc Profile Quality For Scanners, Xiaoying Rong, Paul D. Fleming, Abhay Sharma

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ICC profiling software is widely used in the graphic arts industry. The quality of a scanner profile created by profiling software using a single training target is discussed. A more stringent quantitative analysis of the profile quality is proposed. Different targets from different photo paper manufactures are used as the testing targets to compare the quality of the profiles. A grayscale was also used for testing the ability of profiling software to preserve gray balance. The results show that profiling software can generate apparently high quality profile for the training targets. However, the profile of one target assigned to the …


A Study Of Instruction In Applied Mathematics: Student Performance And Perception, Malcolm G. Keif, Bob R. Stewart Jan 1996

A Study Of Instruction In Applied Mathematics: Student Performance And Perception, Malcolm G. Keif, Bob R. Stewart

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The purpose of this study was to examine the performance of high school students completing applied mathematics 1 and applied mathematics 2 courses based principally on the CORD Applied Mathematics curriculum in four Missouri school districts. Complete data sets were obtained from 254 students. A general linear model analysis of covariance procedure was used to determine if differences existed in mean scores among students in applied mathematics 1, applied mathematics 2, and a control group of algebra 1 students. Students were tested using the Pre-algebra/algebra portion of the P-ACT+ and the Work Keys Applied Mathematics assessments. Student attitudes toward math …


Infographics And Annual Reports For Nonprofit Organizations, John R. Hall May 1992

Infographics And Annual Reports For Nonprofit Organizations, John R. Hall

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In recent years, the readership of annual reports has been steadily declining. Nonprofit organizations are investigating new solutions to refresh their reports and make them more appealing. The purpose of this study was to test whether or not infographics is a more effective way for nonprofit organizations to present their annual reports than traditional means.

The study investigated possible causes for the diminishing readership of annual reports and how to best address those causes. Shortening attention spans and people’s desire for briefer engagements points to the advantages of infographics. Over a hundred surveys were conducted where people were shown a …