Computer Simulation of Neural Networks Using Spreadsheets: Dr. Anderson, Welcome Back

Abstract

The authors of the given article continue the series presented by the 2018 paper “Computer Simulation of Neural Networks Using Spreadsheets: The Dawn of the Age of Camelot”. This time, they consider mathematical informatics as the basis of higher engineering education fundamentalization. Mathematical informatics deals with smart simulation, information security, long-term data storage and big data management, artificial intelligence systems, etc. The authors suggest studying basic principles of mathematical informatics by applying cloud-oriented means of various levels including those traditionally considered supplementary – spreadsheets. The article considers ways of building neural network models in cloud-oriented spreadsheets, Google Sheets. The model is based on the problem of classifying multi-dimensional data provided in “The Use of Multiple Measurements in Taxonomic Problems” by R. A. Fisher. Edgar Anderson’s role in collecting and preparing the data in the 1920s-1930s is discussed as well as some peculiarities of data selection. There are presented data on the method of multi-dimensional data presentation in the form of an ideograph developed by Anderson and considered one of the first efficient ways of data visualization.

Modeling the training system of masters of public service using Web 2.0

“…The realization of Web 2.0 potential involves masters' using spreadsheets [33], tools for control and self-control of educational achievements [34], tools for creating multimedia presentations [35], general-purpose search systems, training support systems, text editors [24], distance learning platforms [30], cloud-oriented learning support activities [31]; testing and completing online questionnaires in the course of monitoring procedures; analyzing survey results by MS Excel; creating interactive posters, presentations in Prezi, smart cards, infographics; participation in web conferences, webinars, forums, chats, creation of e-portfolio.…”

Informatization of education as a pledge of the existence and development of a modern higher education

“…In general, the process of computerization of education of scholars and researchers (Valerii Yu. Bykov [2], Nataliia V. Morze [23], Serhiy O. Semerikov [28], Illia O. Teplytskyi [27], Vladyslav Ye. Velychko [39] and others) is divided into three stages, but the initial date varies from the 20-ies XX century to the 50-ies of XX century.…”

Methodology of designing computer ontology of subject discipline by future teachers-engineers

“…The discovery of the meaning of the concept of "ontology", given to it in the computer sciences, the works of James F. Allen [19], Richard Fikes [15], Thomas R. Gruber [6], and others are devoted to it. Some aspects of the use of computer ontologies, in the context of intellectual technologies, are discussed in the works of Vasyl V. Lytvyn [13], Oksana M. Markova [14], Volodymyr V. Pasichnyk [11], Serhiy O. Semerikov [24], Oleh M. Spirin [26], Illia O. Teplytskyi [25], Ivan M. Tsidylo [31], Yurii V. Yatsyshyn [12] and others. An overview of the instruments of ontology engineering was done by Olha M. Ovdii and Galyna Yu.…”