Describe an Algorithm That Takes a List of N

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Essay

Describe an algorithm that takes a list of n integers (n ≥ 1) and finds the average of the largest and smallest integers in the list.

Explain the concept and implications of "three-strikes" laws.

Assess the public attitude shifts towards crime and punishment from the 1970s to the present.

Grasp the ethical concerns related to truth in sentencing laws and policy analysis.

Understand the effects of punitive attitudes and policies on specific groups, including the religious community and elderly inmates.

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Definitions:

Inflation

The tempo at which the collective cost of goods and services rises, impairing the purchasing potential.

Unemployment Insurance

A government program that provides temporary financial assistance to unemployed workers who have lost their jobs through no fault of their own.

Nominal Rate

The interest rate before adjustments for inflation. It is the rate that is quoted by banks and other financial institutions for savings accounts, loans, and mortgages.

Inflation

A general increase in prices across an economy, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power of money.