Sheep?
True or False: Sheep can recognize faces.
True. Sheep are capable of recognizing and remembering faces of both other sheep and humans for years.
What is the expectation of an exponential probability?
theta
This professional uses mathematics, statistics, and financial theory to assess and manage risks in industries such as insurance, healthcare, and finance.
Actuary
This American author is best known for his novels The Great Gatsby and Tender Is the Night.
Who is F. Scott Fitzgerald?
In 2018, Ohio State defeated this rival in a dramatic game, overcoming a 14-point deficit to win 62-39, securing another victory in the rivalry series.
University of Michigan
What is the name of the famous sheep that was cloned in 1996 in Scotland?
Dolly
A triangle has sides of length 7 cm, 24 cm, and 25 cm. Is it a right triangle?
Yes. This is a Pythagorean triple (7² + 24² = 25², or 49 + 576 = 625).
What does SOA stand for?
Society of Actuaries
This number, approximately equal to 2.71828, is the base of the natural logarithm and is often denoted by the letter e.
What is Euler's number?
This Ohio State coach, who led the team from 1951 to 1978, is known for winning five national championships and building one of the most successful programs in college football.
Who is Woody Hayes?
Which country is known for having the largest sheep population in the world?
China
What is the sum of the first 50 positive integers?
1275 (This is the result of using the formula for the sum of an arithmetic series: S=n(n+1)2S = \frac{n(n+1)}{2}S=2n(n+1))
This composer, known for his Symphony No. 9 and Fur Elise, was born in Bonn, Germany, in 1770.
Ludwig van Beethoven
Ohio State’s all-time leader in rushing yards, who played from 2004-2006, famously wore jersey number 27 and went on to play in the NFL for the Tennessee Titans.
Who is Ezekiel Elliott?
What is a genetic condition in sheep that can cause a fatal degeneration of the nervous system, similar to mad cow disease in cattle?
Scrapie
Find the derivative of the function f(x)=3x4–5x2+6x−2f(x) = 3x^4 – 5x^2 + 6x - 2f(x)=3x4–5x2+6x−2.
f′(x)=12x3−10x+6
This is a common statistical method used by actuaries to assess the probability of different outcomes based on historical data.
Regression analysis
This 1847 novel by Charlotte Brontë features the character of Mr. Rochester and is set in a gloomy English mansion called Thornfield Hall.
What is Jane Eyre?
Ohio State defeated this SEC powerhouse, 24-14, in the 2015 Sugar Bowl, which helped the Buckeyes secure a spot in the College Football Playoff Championship.
Alabama
What is the name of the protein found in wool that gives it its elasticity and resilience?
Keratin
Solve the quadratic equation: 3x^2–5x–2=0
x=2 or x=−1/3
Actuaries often use this financial tool, which represents the discounted value of future payments, to calculate the present value of liabilities like insurance claims or pension payments.
Discount factor or present value
This 1917 event, which led to the overthrow of the Tsarist government in Russia, was sparked by a series of strikes and riots in Petrograd (now St. Petersburg).
What is the February Revolution?
This Ohio State quarterback set the record for the most career passing touchdowns at Ohio State with 85, playing from 2011-2014.
J.T. Barrett