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above average wpm | Alphanumeric entry. Brandon Raziano found that one study of average computer users in 1998, the average rate for transcription was 33 words per minute, and 19 words per minute for composition. In the same study, when the group was divided into fast, moderate, and slow groups, the average speeds were 40 wpm, 35 wpm, and 23 wpm, respectively. | Best Answer: for a basic typing course, it is 40 wpm to not be considered a beginner. for a job involving word processing, it is around 70 wpm. good would be higher than that. i used to do around 110 when i was mudding on a regular basis. now it's about 90. 90 wpm would be average because I can type about 80 wpm. | eng_Latn | 1,012,896 |
average time to get doctorate degree | Deans call loudly and frequently for streamlined degree programs, and many, if not most, graduate directors have been asked to figure out ways to reduce the amount of time students spend in graduate school. Yet time to degree remains stubbornly high. It's lowest in the sciences, where students still take about seven years to earn a Ph.D., and highest in education, where doctoral students take about 12 years (though students earning education Ph.D.'s often work full time while they study). | You can use Get External Data (dispite its name), located in the 'Data' tab of Excel 2010, to set up a connection in a workbook to query data from itself. Use From Other Sources From Microsoft Query to connect to Excel. Once set up you can use VBA to manipulate the connection to, among other thing, view and modify the SQL command that drives the query. This query does reference the in memory workbook, so doen't require a save to refresh the latest data. | eng_Latn | 1,013,035 |
describe the schlieffen plan | The Schlieffen Plan. Count von Schlieffen, the architect of the German war plan activated in 1914. The Schlieffen Plan was a battle plan, drawn up by German tacticians, to secure victory against both France and Russia.he Germans embraced a workaround to this impasse called the Schlieffen Plan. It was named for its inventor, Count von Schlieffen, who constructed the plan in 1905 after studying the Russian military’s performance in its ill-fated war with Japan (1904-5). | The Schlieffen Plan was developed by German General Alfred von Schlieffen at the beginning of the 20th century. The plan was developed in consideration of the possibility that Germany might find itself in a two-front war with France to the west and Russia to the east. | eng_Latn | 1,013,060 |
what was the result of the watergate scandal on richard nixon's presidency? | Richard M. Nixon, on the verge of impeachment as a result of the Watergate Scandal , became the first US President to resign from office on August 9, 1974. (The Watergate scan…dal began on June 17, 1972.) Answered by The WikiAnswers® Community. | Watergate’s influence was felt in the Clinton Impeachment of 1998-99. Nixon died in 1994 and was eulogised by the political establishment, although he was still a figure of controversy. The investigations into Watergate that led to the resignation of Richard Nixon are a case study in the operation of the American Constitution and political values. | eng_Latn | 1,013,079 |
average lifespan for a cat | Today cats live longer than ever. Just 20 years ago the life expectancy of a cat was four to six years; today they live 15 years or more. Life expectancy in cats depends on many things, but the most important factor is whether he is an indoor-only cat or an outdoor cat. | These time spans compared favourably to the average lifespan of 7.1 years for pet cats reported in a 1984 study, and to the finding that only 42% of the pet cat population in the U.S. is more than 5 years old.eral cats in managed colonies can live long lives. A number of cats in managed colonies in the U.K. died of old age. In the U.S., the last cat in a managed colony in Washington, D.C. died at age 17, and Zorro, the last cat of a colony at the Merrimack River in Newburyport, Massachusetts, died in 2009 at age 16. | eng_Latn | 1,013,138 |
haplogroup definition | A haplogroup is a genetic population group of people who share a common ancestor on the patrilineal or matrilineal line. Haplogroups are assigned letters of the alphabet, and refinements consist of additional number and letter combinations.NPs are locations on the DNA where one nucleotide has mutated or switched to a different nucleotide. Because a haplogroup consists of similar haplotypes, it is possible to predict a haplogroup from the haplotype. | Haplogroup Q-M242 has also been found in Algerians, Arabians, Syrians, Lebanese and the United Arab Emirates ., Approximately 2% of males in Turkey belong to haplogroup Q. In a study by Gokcumen it was found that among Turks that belong to the Afshar tribe haplogroup Q-M242 is seen with a prevalence of 13%.pproximately 2% of males in Turkey belong to haplogroup Q. In a study by Gokcumen it was found that among Turks that belong to the Afshar tribe haplogroup Q-M242 is seen with a prevalence of 13%. | eng_Latn | 1,013,290 |
what is a short term goal | [gōlz] measurable milestones that are established to indicate the success of a plan. long term goals goals that are the ultimate results desired when a plan is established or revised. short term goals goals that can be achieved in a limited period of time and frequently lead to the achievement of a long term goal. | Define Goal. A goal is a stated result or specific aim that an individual or team works toward. Defining a goal provides a result or direction that can be achieved in the short or long term. A short-term goal such as completing the foundation of a building might take several weeks or months to finish. Another might be a step that takes a few hours or days -- such as creating a study plan to successfully complete a class. A long-term goal might be becoming a lawyer or constructing a building. Short-term goals are usually components or parts of a long-term or larger goal. Define Mission A mission is the statement of purpose from which a company, business or individual operates. | eng_Latn | 1,013,422 |
what does a geologist study | A geologist is someone who is involved in the study of the outer layer of the earth's crust, and who works to understand the history of the planet we live on, to better predict the future, and to explain current occurrences. | Colors indicate the distribution of different rock types across the continent. Geology (from the Ancient Greek γῆ, gē, i.e. earth and -λoγία, -logia, i.e. study of, discourse) is an earth science concerned with the solid Earth, the rocks of which it is composed, and the processes by which they change over time. Geology can also refer to the study of the solid features of any terrestrial planet or natural satellite, (such as Mars or the Moon). | eng_Latn | 1,013,454 |
what is ipums | What is IPUMS? IPUMS provides census and survey data from around the world integrated across time and space. IPUMS integration and documentation makes it easy to study change, conduct comparative research, merge information across data types, and analyze individuals within family and community context. Data and services available free of charge. | IP Routing is an umbrella term for the set of protocols that determine the path that data follows in order to travel across multiple networks from its source to its destination. Data is routed from its source to its destination through a series of routers, and across multiple networks. | eng_Latn | 1,013,455 |
international relations degree | International relations involves the study of the global community. It looks at world societies and the interactions between them. Many schools offer an interdisciplinary approach to this major which includes the study of history, politics, economics, world languages and geography. | International Studies The Southwestern International Studies program is designed for students interested in understanding other cultures and the global systems—economic, social, religious, intellectual, political, aesthetic and environmental—that influence them and, in turn, the world. | eng_Latn | 1,013,494 |
what suv lasts the longest | Automotive Digest. Top 10 Longest-Lasting Vehicles Are All Trucks and SUVs. The vehicles that came out on top of iSeeCars.com’s study were pickup trucks and SUVs, with the Ford F-250 hitting number one on the list. | Large SUV Reviews & News We can help you find the best full-size SUV or crossover. Check our reviews, compare models and find large SUVs for sale. Long-Term Review. 2017 Nissan Armada: Benched Our 2017 Nissan Armada has a bench in the second row, but captain's seats might make it a better family hauler. | eng_Latn | 1,013,538 |
definition of tyrannical | adjective. The definition of tyrannical is cruel and unjust power or control. An evil dictator is an example of a leader that would be described as tyrannical. | Definition of typology for English Language Learners. : a system used for putting things into groups according to how they are similar : the study of how things can be divided into different types. | eng_Latn | 1,013,649 |
how many times to do something before habit | Although the average was 66 days, there was marked variation in how long habits took to form, anywhere from 18 days up to 254 days in the habits examined in this study. | Days 23 – 44: Look inward. Now is the time to work on yourself. Think long and hard about what you’re doing, why you’re doing it, what you want out of life, and how you want to represent yourself. Knowing the reasons you’re trying to make the change you want to make will make it a lot easier to do it. Days 24 – 66: Keep moving forward. | eng_Latn | 1,013,668 |
The first formal instructional design process was developed by whom to meet what purpose? | The purpose of this study was to understand the role automated instructional design tools play in the instructional design process. The ultimate goal and benefit is to understand how these tools are being used and by whom. | Needs assessment is the first step in the instructional design process and as such is. an important process for performance improvement practitioners (Rossett, 1987), especially for those for whom training is a primary function. Needs assessment is not just. | eng_Latn | 1,013,679 |
why can listening to slow music slow breathing | Research. A study by British and Italian researchers published in Heart magazine shows that listening to fast, upbeat music accelerates respiration and heart rate, while listening to slow, meditative music has a relaxing effect, slowing breathing and heart rate. | If the carbon dioxide concentration gets too high, then both types of chemoreceptors signal the respiratory centers to increase the rate and depth of breathing. The increased rate of breathing returns the carbon dioxide concentration to normal and the breathing rate then slows down. | eng_Latn | 1,013,854 |
what is visa schengen | Schengen Visa Information. Schengen visa is the document issued by the appropriate authorities to the interested party for visiting/travelling in and within the Schengen Area.The Schengen Area is comprised of 26 countries that have agreed to allow free movement of their citizens within this area as a single country.chengen Visa Information. Schengen visa is the document issued by the appropriate authorities to the interested party for visiting/travelling in and within the Schengen Area. | · just now. Report Abuse. Hi there A schengen visa is a visa that allows you to cross all the borders of the schengen states (european countries) Its usually used for tourism They will give you the study visa-national visa because you will be there more than 90 days. | eng_Latn | 1,013,909 |
how long does it take to become a pharmacist tech | Diploma and Certificate Programs. A pharmacy technician diploma or certificate program can be completed in one year or less and provides the basic education and training needed to sit for the Certified Pharmacy Technician exam. | The majority of students enter a pharmacy program with 3 or more years of college experience. College. graduates who enroll in a pharmacy program must complete the full 4-academic years (or 3-calendar) years of professional study to earn the Pharm.D. degree. The AACP does not track the availability of. | eng_Latn | 1,013,920 |
where was deepwater horizon filmed | It is based on the 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. Principal photography began on April 27, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The film premiered at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival and was theatrically released in the United States on September 30, 2016. | Wahlberg in Albuquerque, NM last month for Lone Survivor. Study or no study, New Mexico banks on long running series like Breaking Bad, In Plain Sight, Crash and Longmire as the life’s blood of its film production jobs and statewide peripheral spending.oin Cast, Crew and honored military guests for a special screening of the New Mexico Film, LONE SURVIVOR starring Mark Wahlberg. There will be a post showing auction of film memorabilia to benefit the Lone Survivor Fund, in support of Veterans and military families. | eng_Latn | 1,013,927 |
what is an epergne | Epergne (/ɨˈpɜrn/ or /eɪˈpɛərn/) is a type of table centerpiece, usually made of silver, but may be made of any metal or glass or porcelain.rom this center bowl radiate branches supporting small baskets, dishes, or candleholders. There may be between two and seven branches. Epergnes were traditionally made from silver, however from around the start of the 20th century glass was also employed. | An electrophysiology study (EP study) is a special catheterization test in which electrode catheters (flexible, insulated wires with metal electrode tips) are inserted into the heart in order to study the cardiac electrical system. | eng_Latn | 1,013,971 |
what is zoster vaccination | Zoster vaccine. Zoster vaccine (trade name Zostavax) is a live vaccine developed by Merck & Co. that has been shown to reduce the incidence of herpes zoster (known as shingles) by 51.3% in a study of 38,000 adults aged 60 and older who received the vaccine. | Last reviewed on RxList 10/6/2016. Zostavax (Zoster Vaccine Live) is a live vaccine used to prevent herpes zoster virus (shingles) in people age 60 and older. Zostavax will not treat shingles or nerve pain caused by shingles (post-herpetic neuralgia). Common side effects of Zostavax include: | eng_Latn | 1,013,983 |
what is the closest open cluster to our solar system | An open cluster, also known as galactic cluster, is a group of up to a few thousand stars that were formed from the same giant molecular cloud and have roughly the same age.he nearest open cluster is the Hyades: the stellar association consisting of most of the Plough stars is at about half the distance of the Hyades, but is a stellar association rather than an open cluster as the stars are not gravitationally bound to each other. | Astronomers were using the European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope Survey Telescope (VST) in Chile to study the largest star cluster in the Milky Way galaxy, a collection of several hundred thousand stars about 16,000 light-years from Earth known as Westerlund 1. | eng_Latn | 1,014,021 |
define geriatric psychiatry | Geriatric psychiatry, also known as geropsychiatry, psychogeriatrics or psychiatry of old age, is a subspecialty of psychiatry dealing with the study, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders in humans with old age. | Because of their special training, geriatricians. typically provide care for frail older people. who have the most complicated medical and. social problems. Older adults have special healthcare needs that. can make their medical care more complicated. | eng_Latn | 1,014,038 |
why is my blood pressure lower when i lay down than sitting up | Three follow-up visits were conducted, as well as annual telephone interviews and active surveillance of hospitalizations and death. Five percent of the subjects (603 of them) were diagnosed with a rapid drop in blood pressure when going from lying down to standing up. The authors defined orthostatic hypotension as a 20 mmHg or greater drop in systolic blood pressure or a dip of at least 10 mmHg in diastolic pressure. Those who had a history or symptoms of atrial fibrillation at baseline were excluded from the study. | One of the benefits of exercise is that over time, your blood pressure may become lower. However, having your blood pressure drop and your heart rate go up during an exercise session is a sign of a problem. Numerous issues, including nutritional deficiencies and health conditions, may cause this situation. Consult a doctor for an accurate diagnosis. | eng_Latn | 1,014,083 |
how long can hepatitis c live on surfaces | It was found that the hepatitis C virus could survive on surfaces for at least 16 hours but no longer than 4 days. 1 In a study released in 2013, Yale researchers found that the hepatitis C virus could live on surfaces for up to six weeks at room temperature (39.2 to 71.6 Fahrenheit). 2 Syringes In 2010 a study was released detailing how long the hepatitis C virus lives inside a syringe. | The hepatitis B virus can survive outside the body for at least 7 days. During this time, the virus can still cause infection if it enters the body of a person who is not protected by the vaccine. The incubation period of the hepatitis B virus is 75 days on average, but can vary from 30 to 180 days. | eng_Latn | 1,014,085 |
cost of full body scan | A full body scan, which includes cardiac scoring and lung screening, costs $850 at Diagnostic Imaging Associates. At this time, insurance plans do not cover the cost of this screening procedure because clinical trials examining the effectiveness of this study to prolong life have not been published. | What does an MRI cost? Just like all medical procedures, the price range to have the procedure performed varies widely, but on average, it will cost you between $400 and $3,500. The variability comes with which type of procedure you have done, on what body part and where you choose to have the MRI scan. | eng_Latn | 1,014,191 |
remedies for migraines natural | Research has shown that the use of lavender oil is a safe and effective treatment of migraine headaches. One study conducted in 2012 measured the results of inhaling lavender oil for 15 minutes. The 47 participants were asked to record the effects every half hour, for two hours. | There are a few other herbal remedies that can be used for headaches, such as valerian and passion flower. Both have sedative qualities and are best used before retiring. Regardless of how safe all of them are, consult an herbalist or health practitioner knowledgeable about herbs to ensure optimum results. | eng_Latn | 1,014,198 |
what states have the highest crime rate | Alaska has a high crime rate figure of 635.8 per 100, 000 population. It is followed by Nevada which has 635.6 per 100, 000 population. These states are followed by Tennessee and New Mexico as well as Florida. | Colorado ranks 18th among states in reported incidences of depression, while its suicide rate is the eighth-highest in the country, according to a mental-health study to be released today. | eng_Latn | 1,014,252 |
what is the maximum loan amount for a first year dependent student | If you're a dependent undergraduate student, each year you can borrow up to: 1 $5,500 if you're a first-year student enrolled in a program of study that is at least a full academic year. 2 No more than $3,500 of this amount may be in subsidized loans. | Advantage: Unsubsidized Loan – Amount You Can Borrow. You can borrow more money if you're getting a Direct Unsubsidized Loan: For the 2015-2016 school year, first-year students who qualify for a subsidized loan may only borrow $3,500, regardless of whether they are claimed as dependents on another tax return or not. | eng_Latn | 1,014,277 |
how to become a social worker uk | To become a social worker you will need to study a three-year undergraduate degree or a two-year postgraduate degree in social work that is approved by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).You will also need to pass background checks by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).ou will typically need the following qualifications in order to study for an undergraduate degree in social work: 1 five GCSEs (A-C) including English and maths. 2 at least two A levels, or an equivalent qualification such as a BTEC National Diploma or NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care. | Social workers often begin their academic career with a bachelor's degree in social work, or BSW, though many will major in something other than social work, such as family studies, gender studies, early childhood education, psychology and sociology. | eng_Latn | 1,014,308 |
what is degree work | DegreeWorks - Student Advisement Degree Audit System. DegreeWorks, or the Student Advisement Degree Audit, is a web-based application that allows students to view their progress towards a degree. On screen or in the form of a two to four page print out, it lists all of your requirements including: courses taken, courses currently being taken, skills assessment tests, transfer credits and much more. | Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees. In general, Associates and Bachelors degrees are considered undergraduate course work, while the Masters and Doctoral degrees are considered graduate course work. Graduate course work - in most cases - is very specific and particular to one field of study. | eng_Latn | 1,014,319 |
who is rani govindasamy-lucey | Rani Govindasamy-Lucey, Senior Scientist Rani is responsible for coordinating CDR research projects including company research and work with graduate students. She helps develop new projects, writes grants, oversees project proposal development for company work and published research papers on cheese related topics. | Mahmud Hussain. Mahmud Hussain Khan (Urdu: محمود حسین خان; 5 July 1907 – 12 April 1975) was a Pakistani academic, educationist, and politician, credited with pioneering the study of social sciences in Pakistan. | eng_Latn | 1,014,358 |
how much carbs to lose weight | If you need to elicit greater weight loss, then remove about 100 calories (5 grams of fat and 15 grams of carbohydrates) from your daily diet. Continue in this fashion, only making adjustments if your weight loss stalls and always opting for adding activity over restricting calories. | For comparison, a regular meal plan should include 225 to 325 grams of carbs daily, based on a 2,000-calorie diet, according to Institute of Medicine guidelines. Researchers studying low-carb diets design menus containing 20 to 100 grams of carbs per day for weight loss, reports Today’s Dietitian. | eng_Latn | 1,014,377 |
is geriatric care only for elderly | Geriatrics or geriatric medicine is a specialty that focuses on health care of elderly people. It aims to promote health by preventing and treating diseases and disabilities in older adults.There is no set age at which patients may be under the care of a geriatrician or geriatric physician, a physician who specializes in the care of elderly people.Rather, this decision is determined by the individual patient's needs, and the availability of a specialist.t is important to note the difference between geriatrics, the care of aged people, and gerontology, which is the study of the aging process itself. The term geriatrics comes from the Greek γέρων geron meaning old man, and ιατρός iatros meaning healer. | While they make great chairs for the elderly, a Geri-Chair is ideal for use in clinical situations where comfort seating is important. This may include areas where dialysis or chemo are being provided, in same-day surgery and OB/GYN clinics or in environments providing post-op, cardiac or outpatient care. | eng_Latn | 1,014,384 |
when can newborns start sleeping through the night? | Oct. 25, 2010 -- There's light at the end of the sleep-deprived tunnel for parents of newborns. By age 3 months, and sometimes as early as 2 months, most infants are sleeping through the night, according to a new study, although their sleeping hours may not exactly match those of their parents early on. | At 6-12 months. From about six months, babies have their longest sleep at night. Between 6 and 12 months, most babies are in bed between 6 pm and 10 pm. They usually take less than 30 minutes to get to sleep (but about 10% of babies take longer). Most babies can sleep for a period of six hours or more at night and are waking less. | eng_Latn | 1,014,518 |
what disease did rachel carson battle | In 1957, Rachel Carson got breast cancer, probably because of the pesticide she was studying and trying to stop. She died of a heart attack at the age of 57. Their was a wood she had wanted to buy when she was younger. She had not completed her dream to buy it, but she did stop DDT and the other pesticies, | books.google.com - Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring was first published in three serialized excerpts in the New Yorker in June of 1962. The book appeared in September of that year and the outcry that followed its publication forced the banning of DDT and spurred revolutionary changes in the laws affecting our air, land, and water. | eng_Latn | 1,014,531 |
who was bond girl who recently died | Bond girl died after drinking chemicals. A Bond film actress and wife of the comic actor Leslie Phillips died after drinking chemical fluid and pouring it over herself, an inquest heard. Angela Scoular, 65, drank the fluid after battling with alcoholism, manic depression and worries over debts, Westminster Coroner's Court heard. | To claim the CCR you must: 1 Be eligible to receive the Child Care Rebate even if you don't actually receive any. ( 2 For more information see below). 3 Meet the Child Care Rebate work/study/training test.4 Use approved child care.o claim the CCR you must: 1 Be eligible to receive the Child Care Rebate even if you don't actually receive any. ( 2 For more information see below). 3 Meet the Child Care Rebate work/study/training test. | eng_Latn | 1,014,641 |
does osteopathy work | Osteopathy is a way of detecting, treating and preventing health problems by moving, stretching and massaging a person's muscles and joints. Osteopathy is based on the principle that the wellbeing of an individual depends on their bones, muscles, ligaments and connective tissue functioning smoothly together.here's good evidence that osteopathy is effective in treating persistent lower back pain. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) recommends it as a treatment for this condition. | Why study osteoclasts? When osteoclasts work harder than they should bone loss will result. Examples of this are found in the diseases osteoporosis, cancer-induced bone disease, periodontitis, or rheumatoid arthritis. There are also diseases in which osteoclasts do not work hard enough, such as in the condition osteopetrosis. | eng_Latn | 1,014,700 |
how long to get a pilot license | What Are the Requirements? A Private Pilot must dedicate at least 40 hours of flight training and pass a medical exam to get his license. By contrast, a Sport Pilot License requires a mere 20 hours of training and does not require any specific medical exam if you hold a valid driver’s license. Of those 20 hours, only a minimum of 15 are with an instructor. The remaining 5 hours are flown solo. | Pilots are required to go through many hours of flight training and theoretical study, that differ depending on the country. The first step is acquiring the Private Pilot License (PPL), or Private Pilot Certificate. This takes at least 40 hours of flight time with a Certified Flight Instructor (CFI). In the United States, an LSA (Light Sport Aircraft) license can be obtained in at least 20 hours of flight time. | eng_Latn | 1,014,748 |
cost of hip mri | In Denver a Hip MRI with contrast agent at Rose Medical Center Outpatient Imaging was billed at $4645. A PPO plan wrote off $1997, and paid $1718.12, leaving the patient to pay $929.53. Therefore the net cost of the procedure was $2647.65. The cash price at a specialty imaging location is substantially less - as little as $650 with contrast. | According to this study released by Medicare, the average cost of an MRI is $2,611. However, Underwood Memorial Hospital in New Jersey reported an average of $13,259 for an MRI and Northbay Medical Center in California reported the average cost at $9,766. | eng_Latn | 1,014,855 |
pa cdl permit what is required | This manual is available free of charge at any PennDOT Driver's License Exam Center or on PennDOT's website. Please read and study the Pennsylvania CDL manual carefully. Class A - 70 Questions (50 GK + 20 Combination Vehicles) - Skills test required. | CDL Classes. Class A. Class A license is required to drive any combination of vehicles with a combined gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, if the gross vehicle weight rating of the vehicle or vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. | eng_Latn | 1,014,872 |
average associate degree earning | According to the Census Bureau, over an adult's working life, high school graduates earn an average of $1.2 million; associate's degree holders earn about $1.6 million, earning them $400,000 more than someone with just a highschool diploma.he two-year associate's degree is a solid investment, assuming the standard 40-year work life and online study. When averaging typical costs at campus-based and fully online colleges, outlay for an associate's degree runs around $26,400. Costs do vary widely, and these are loose ballpark figures. | It turns out that plenty of two-year associate's degrees have a high return on investment. According to the latest data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, these are the 26 highest-paying jobs that require only an associate's degree. Each has a median annual salary of at least $50,000. This is an update of a story originally written by Vivian Giang. | eng_Latn | 1,015,071 |
what is means pollen? | pollen in British English. pollennoun [ U ] › a powder, produced by the male part of a flower, that causes the female part of the same type of flower to produce seeds. It is carried by insects or the wind. Bees pollinate the plants by carrying the pollen from one flower to another. Many species of tree depend on the wind for pollination. | A pollinator is different from a pollenizer, which is a plant that is a source of pollen for the pollination process.nthecology is the scientific study of pollination. Insect pollinators include bees, (honey bees, solitary species, bumblebees); pollen wasps (Masarinae); ants; a variety of flies including bee flies and hoverflies; lepidopterans, both butterflies and moths; and flower beetles. | eng_Latn | 1,015,115 |
what is civil engineering civil | Civil engineering is a professional engineering discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment, including works like roads, bridges, canals, dams, and buildings. Civil engineering is traditionally broken into a number of sub-disciplines. It is the second-oldest engineering discipline after military engineering, and it is defined to distinguish non-military engineering from military engineering. | Civil engineers typically possess an academic degree in civil engineering. The length of study is three to five years, and the completed degree is designated as a bachelor of engineering, or a bachelor of science. | eng_Latn | 1,015,119 |
what is grammar to language | In linguistics, grammar is the set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language. The term refers also to the study of such rules, and this field includes morphology, syntax, and phonology, often complemented by phonetics, semantics, and pragmatics. | Syntax looks at the rules of a language, particularly how the various parts of sentences go together.Linguists and grammarians look at how people actually speak.erhaps the most important aspect of syntax is how the various parts of speech connect together. Every language has rules that dictate where certain types of words can be used in a sentence, and how to interpret the resulting sentence. | eng_Latn | 1,015,267 |
what are the doses of vytorin | simvastatin alone. It is not known if VYTORIN is safe and effective in children under 10 years of age or. in girls who have not started their period (menses). The usual dose of VYTORIN is 10/10 mg to 10/40 mg 1 time each day. VYTORIN 10/80 mg increases your chance of developing muscle damage. 10/80 mg dose should only be used by people who: increase your chance of getting muscle damage. | The IDEAL study was a 4.8-year prospective, randomized trial comparing usual simvastatin treatment (20 to 40 mg/day, n = 4,449) with high-dose atorvastatin (80 mg/day, n = 4,439) in patients with a history of myocardial infarction (MI). | eng_Latn | 1,015,355 |
different types of scientists | Some types of scientists are: Astronomers (including astrophysicists) Biologists (including botanists, entomologists, geneticists, herpetologists, ichthyologists, lepidopterists, microbiologists, neuroscientists, ornithologists, pharmacologists, virologists, and zoologists) Chemists (including biochemists, Analytical Chemist , Environmental Chemist ... | Scientists who study earthquakes are known as seismologists. Seismology is a branch of geophysics. Seismologist yes, earthquakes, Tsunamis, or any other seismic phenomena A sp…ecial sort of Geologist who would call themselves Seismologists. A scientist called a seismologist studies earthquakes. They are not currently able to predict when they will occur but can make estimates of the risk posed by a given fault zone and also the potential magnitude of an earthquake that may occur. seismologists (earthquakes); geologists (earth's crust) Seismologists, and, to a certain extent, geologists. | eng_Latn | 1,015,364 |
how can i figure out how many questions i need to get right to pass a test | Quick Answer. According to the GED Testing Service, one must answer 60 to 65 percent of the questions correctly to obtain the minimum passing score of 410. The 2014 test has 50 math questions, so one must answer 30 to 33 math questions correctly. | Twenty-Five questions, You need to get 18 correct in order to pass the permit test. & Dont listen to others who say you need to only study the signs or the fines. Study the en…tire book. And Good Luck : ) | eng_Latn | 1,015,538 |
protein coding gene number | But ever since then, the estimated number has been steadily shrinking. A new study suggests that the human genome could contain as few as 19,000 protein-coding genes, fewer than nematode worms. In 2001, the initial sequence of the human genome cut the figure dramatically. | The human TERT gene (hTERT) is translated into a protein of 1132 amino acids. TERT polypeptide folds with (and carries) TERC, a non-coding RNA (451 nucleotides long). TERT has a 'mitten' structure that allows it to wrap around the chromosome to add single-stranded telomere repeats. | eng_Latn | 1,015,566 |
what is a chard in drugs | Effects of chard (Beta vulgaris L. var cicla) on the liver of the diabetic rats: a morphological and biochemical study. Ozsoy-Sacan O, Karabulut-Bulan O, Bolkent S, Yanardag R, Ozgey Y. Chard (Beta vulgaris L. var cicla) is one of the medicinal herbs used by diabetics in Turkey.It has been reported to reduce blood glucose. We have investigated the effect of chard extracts on the liver by biochemical and morphological investigation.hard (Beta vulgaris L. var cicla) is one of the medicinal herbs used by diabetics in Turkey. | Chard, Somerset. Chard is a town and a civil parish in the English county of Somerset. It lies on the A30 road near the Devon border, 15 miles (24 km) south west of Yeovil. The parish has a population of approximately 13,000 and, at an elevation of 121 metres (397 ft), Chard is the southernmost and one of the highest towns in Somerset. Administratively Chard forms part of the district of South Somerset. The name of the town was Cerden in 1065 and Cerdre in the Domesday Book of 1086. | eng_Latn | 1,015,587 |
what do people use niacin for | Niacin can boost 'good' cholesterol. Niacin is a B vitamin that may raise your HDL (good) cholesterol. But side effects might outweigh benefits for most people. Niacin, a B vitamin, has long been used to increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol — the good cholesterol that helps remove bad cholesterol from your bloodstream. But niacin isn't for everyone. People who take niacin in addition to common cholesterol medications see very little additional benefit. | Niacin, a B vitamin that's been a mainstay of heart treatment for years, provided no benefit in a major new study, and may even cause harm. Niacin is commonly used to try to lower bad. LDL cholesterol and raise good HDL cholesterol. In a study of 25,000 people taking cholesterol-lowering statin drugs, doctors randomly assigned people to get either a placebo or niacin plus another drug to reduce flushing, a common side effect of niacin. | eng_Latn | 1,015,592 |
where is naperville, il | It is not to be confused with Napierville. Naperville is a city in DuPage and Will counties in the U.S. state of Illinois, and a suburb of Chicago. In a 2010 study, Naperville was named the wealthiest city in the Midwest and eleventh in the nation with a population over 75,000. | The ratio of number of residents in Naperville to the number of sex offenders is 5,132 to 1. The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average. Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (25.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016). | eng_Latn | 1,015,619 |
when was kwebbelkop born | 'Cause what is the point living your life when you're not enjoying it. ”. Jordi van den Bussche, born on June 1, 1995, best known by his YouTube name Kwebbelkop a is Dutch gaming YouTuber, living in Amsterdam. On July 30, 2015 he hit 1.9 million subscribers with over 380 million total video views. | + More. 1. Reince R. Priebus was born on March 18, 1972, in Kenosha, Wis., to Dimitra and Roula Priebus, a former electrician who works in real estate.2. Priebus graduated cum laude in 1994 with a political science and English degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he was study body president.3.Before attending law school, Priebus served as committee clerk for the Wisconsin State Assembly Education Committee.. Priebus graduated cum laude in 1994 with a political science and English degree from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he was study body president. 3. Before attending law school, Priebus served as committee clerk for the Wisconsin State Assembly Education Committee. | eng_Latn | 1,015,628 |
what is hok | HOK is a global design, architecture, engineering and planning firm. Through a network of 24 offices, HOK provides design excellence and innovation to create places that enrich people's lives and help clients succeed. Life at HOK is a group blog authored by the firm’s creative people across the world. Visit hoklife.com. A 2012 study by Ipsos found that while 91% of supervisors agreed that emotional intelligence is important, 75% of them were not strong in any of the four key areas of emotional intelligence. Image courtesy HOK. | Holo (ホロ Horo) is a female deity and the protagonist of the light novel, manga and anime series Spice & Wolf. | eng_Latn | 1,015,643 |
average room size square feet | Full Answer. In homes that were smaller than 2,000 square feet, the average living room size was 256 square feet. The average living room size for homes between 2,000 and 2,999 square feet was 319 square feet. For homes that were 3,000 square feet or more, the average living room size was 393 square feet. In smaller homes, living rooms took up a higher percentage of the overall home than in larger homes. | 225 square feet: From a study by Pi Consulting. We find the average kitchen size is somewhere in the middle, around 150 square feet. This doesn’t mean that your small kitchen or grand kitchen can’t benefit from a great design from the beginning or even a well-planned kitchen remodel. | eng_Latn | 1,015,657 |
cost of application stay removal | After Deportation or Removal: Application for permission to reapply for an excluded, deported, or removed alien. $545: I-246: Application for Stay of Deportation or Removal: Application for stay of deportation: $155: I-290B | An appendix removal can cost between $1.500 to $180,000 depending on where you take the surgery. Appendix removal is a common, straightforward operation, so you might expect charges to be similar no matter where the surgery takes place. Yet a California study found huge disparities in patients' bills — $1,500 to $180,000, with an average of $33,000. | eng_Latn | 1,015,711 |
how much are London university fees | Most international students who want to study in London will need to pay overseas tuition fees. If you are a student from outside the EU, tuition fees for undergraduate and postgraduate courses are on average £12,000. Students from an EU country pay the same tuition fees as UK students. | All fees are mandatory for Full-Time and Part-Time students and are considered non-negotiable. Summer / Winter Session FeesDuring the summer & winter sessions there is a flat fee of $148.00 (University Fee) in lieu of the fees noted above. Full-time Tuition rates do not apply during the summer/winter sessions. | eng_Latn | 1,015,847 |
what type of study is a pilot study | This is because it may influence the later behaviour of research subjects if they have already been involved in the research. A pilot experiment/study is often used to test the design of the full-scale experiment which then can be adjusted. It is a potentially valuable insight and should anything be missing in the pilot study it can be added to the full-scale (and more expensive) experiment to improve the chances of a clear outcome. | This is a list of lakes in Michigan. The American state of Michigan borders four of the Great Lakes. The number of inland lakes in Michigan depends on the minimum size: there are 62,798 lakes ≥ 0.1 acres, 26,266 lakes ≥ 1.0 acres, 6,537 lakes ≥ 10.0 acres, 1,148 lakes ≥ 100 acres, 98 lakes ≥ 1,000 acres, and 10 lakes ≥ 10,000 acres. | eng_Latn | 1,015,858 |
examples of a recessive gene | However, for males, there only needs to be one copy of an X-linked recessive gene in order for the trait or disorder to be expressed. For example, a woman can carry a recessive gene on one of the X chromosomes unknowingly, and pass it on to a son, who will express the trait:Therefore, half of the daughters have the gene and can pass it to the next generation.The other half do not have the gene and, therefore, cannot pass it on.owever, for males, there only needs to be one copy of an X-linked recessive gene in order for the trait or disorder to be expressed. For example, a woman can carry a recessive gene on one of the X chromosomes unknowingly, and pass it on to a son, who will express the trait: | Examples of Recessive Traits. We know many examples of traits controlled by recessive alleles; however, as scientists are more thoroughly studying the genetics of traits, they are finding that many have multiple genes and alleles associated with them, instead of just one gene with two alleles as explained above. recessive trait is the phenotype that is seen only when a homozygous recessive genotype for the trait of interest is present. This means that an individual must have two recessive alleles for the gene that determines this trait of interest. | eng_Latn | 1,015,889 |
what is synergism | What is meant by the term synergism? Synergism comes from the Greek word synergos meaning working together. It refers to the interaction between two or more things when the combined effect is greater than if you added the things on their own (a type of when is one plus one is greater than two effect). | The most obvious political person on the list is the Prime Minister. John Key (#50) is up $5m in wealth to a new net worth of $55m in 2010. Apparently His fortune was ‘boosted by his business interests in an Aspen, Colorado ski resort, and shares in Bank of America and the mining company Cauldron’.ver time and with the burgeoning growth of the super rich in New Zealand, the newspaper had to constantly raise the threshold criteria, and by 2010 you needed to a net worth of $50m to be included. So in studying the NBR’s Rich List you’re not just looking at ‘millionaires’ but extreme multi-millionaires. | eng_Latn | 1,015,944 |
what does a pelvis mri show | While an MRI can be done on any part of your body, a pelvis MRI scan specifically helps your doctor to see the bones, organs, blood vessels, and other tissues in your pelvic region—the area between your hips that holds your reproductive organs.he Risks of a Pelvis MRI Scan. Since the test does not use radiation, there are few risks from an MRI scan. However, there are risks for those who have implants containing metal. The magnets used in an MRI can cause problems with pacemakers or cause implanted screws or pins to shift in the body. | An MRI is a test that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to make pictures of the spine. In many cases, an MRI gives different information than an X-ray, an ultrasound, or a CT scan. An MRI also may show problems that cannot be seen with other imaging tests.ictures from an MRI can be saved and stored on a computer for further study. In some cases, a contrast material may be used during the MRI to show certain parts of the body more clearly. The MRI can find changes in the spine and in other tissues. It also can find problems such as infection or a tumor. | eng_Latn | 1,016,101 |
who is the dean at dalhousie university | Dr. David Anderson became Dalhousie University’s thirteenth dean of medicine on July 1, 2015. Born and raised in Halifax, Dr. Anderson graduated from Dalhousie Medical School in 1983. He completed an internal medicine residency at Dalhousie and went on to McMaster University for additional training in hematology. While studying at McMaster, he held a research fellowship in thromboembolic disease. | The Department of Church Ministries at the University of Valley Forge (UVF) is sponsoring a series of worship nights on campus throughout the Spring 2017 semester, led by Assistant Professors Mark MacLean and David Kim of the Department of Church Ministries. | eng_Latn | 1,016,239 |
what was concrete made out of in ancient rome | Yet structures like the Pantheon and the Colosseum have survived for centuries, often with little to no maintenance. Geologists, archaeologists and engineers are studying the properties of ancient Roman concrete to solve the mystery of its longevity. “Roman concrete is . . . considerably weaker than modern concretes. It’s approximately ten times weaker,” says Renato Perucchio, a mechanical engineer at the University of Rochester in New York. | So I had a colonoscopy today...found some hemorrhoids, but also found mildly congested mucosa in the cecum.. The doc said they biopsied it but did not mention what could cause this, he seemed to not want to worry me. | eng_Latn | 1,016,414 |
average amount spent on gas per month | You're probably spending more on gas each month than you realize. A recent study the Oil Price Information Service did for CNNMoney found that the average American household spent $368.09 on gas in April. That’s college textbooks for one semester, two weeks of groceries or two 16 GB iPod Nanos. | At a cost of $7,677, transportation is the 2nd largest category for the average family budget. While spending on gas each month tends to be painful, it is not actually the largest cost of owning a vehicle. According to the BLS, the average family spends $2,715 on gasoline. That’s about one third of the overall budget. | eng_Latn | 1,016,425 |
does vitamin d affect mood? | Vitamin D Deficiency. People who are vitamin D-deficient can suffer some adverse effects, such as being more prone to certain cancers and possibly being affected by depression or other mood disorders, according to studies reported by MayoClinic.com. | Vitamin D deficiency linked to daytime sleepiness. A new study finds a correlation between the 'sunshine vitamin' and daytime fatigue. Photo: cartoons/Shutterstock. For anyone who has suffered through the achy slog of sleepiness during the day, the dream of a quick pick-me-up is all too familiar. | eng_Latn | 1,016,462 |
what is the meaning of inconclusive | inconclusive definition: The definition of inconclusive is something that did not produce clear results or that did not resolve a question or dispute. (adjective) If a study into the safety of a drug did not prove it either safe or unsafe, this is an exampl... | Definition of alleged. 1 1 : accused but not proven or convicted an alleged burglar. 2 2 : asserted to be true or to exist an alleged miracle an alleged conspiracy. 3 3 : questionably true or of a specified kind : supposed, so-called bought an alleged antique vase. | eng_Latn | 1,016,543 |
how many carbs in budweiser | Budweiser Calories. Budweiser is a 5% alcohol by volume pale lager from Anheuser Busch. Known as “The King of Beers,” Budweiser was first introduced by Adolphus Busch in 1876 and it’s still brewed with the same high standards today. Budweiser is a medium-bodied, flavorful, crisp American-style lager. Brewed with the best barley malt and a blend of premium hop varieties, it is an icon of core American values like optimism and celebration. Budweiser calories are 145 per 12 ounce and 10.6 carbs. | His study showed that a 12-ounce bottle of Michelob Ultra Low Carbohydrate has only one less calorie and about half a gram fewer carbohydrates than a bottle of Miller Lite, which has 96 calories and 3.2 grams of carbohydrates. But the low-carb version costs 12% more than standard light beers. | eng_Latn | 1,016,649 |
how long is podiatry school | First off, medical school is different from podiatry school in that there are only 9 podiatry schools in the United States versus the approximately 160 medical schools. To begin the journey to become a podiatrist one must first finish 4 years of undergraduate education. Then comes applying to podiatry school. Acceptance is based on undergraduate GPA, involvement, Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) score, and if offered, a day-long interview at the podiatry school. Upon acceptance, the length of podiatry school is four years, which is the equivalent to medical school. During the first two or three years (time dependent based on podiatry school), the general book learning is completed; this book studying is not just about the feet, but rather about a wide range of subjects. | 1 Most dental schools are 4 years, a few are 3. About half of the orthodontic schools are 2 years and the rest are 3 years. 2 it takes 4 years of undergraduate education (usually, it can take 2-3 if you have exceptional credentials) and then 3-4 years in dental school (depending on a particular schools curriculum). | eng_Latn | 1,016,665 |
analytical definition | LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. adjective. The definition of analytical is someone who studies and examines the elemental parts of something, or is something related to the study of small parts of a whole. Making a decision by looking at all the factors involved is an example of making an analytical decision. | Analytical skills are the ability to visualize, gather information, articulate, analyze, solve complex problems, and make decisions Analytical skills are essential in the workplace to ensure necessary problem solving occurs to keep productivity and other areas of the workforce functioning smoothly. | eng_Latn | 1,016,674 |
credit hours for bachelor's degree | The number of credit hours needed to complete a bachelor's program depends on the school and major, but in general, students need to take at least 120 semester credit hours. | It is need to score 100 credit hours and at a load of 18 credit hours per semester the duration of studying is 5,5 semesters or 3 years instead of 4, and even less if you have listened to a part of the course at the previous level of studying and passed it at the bachelor's level. | eng_Latn | 1,016,810 |
what are the purposes of statistical investigation | • Doctors want to know how much hearing damage results from loud music. • Teachers want to know whether or not listening to classical music helps students perform better on tests. Statistical investigations are used every day for a variety of reasons. | “Statistics is unique among academic disciplines in that statistical thought is needed at every stage of virtually all research investigations including planning the study, selecting the sample, managing the data, and interpreting the results.”. | eng_Latn | 1,016,889 |
the average salary for all football player | The typical NFL player makes $860,000 per year in 2015. Players like Drew Brees ($23.8 million) and Philip Rivers ($21.2 million) make a lot more. The minimum NFL salary is $435,000 per year. There are 32 teams in the NFL with 53 players each. That makes 1,696 NFL players total. Total salary money of about $3.6 billion is split between all players. Median NFL Salary. The Median NFL salary is $860,000 per year. Median means middle of the road. | Lower Leagues Finances. Figures show that the increase in television revenues has also benefited players in the lower leagues. The average salary for a Championship player is £250,000, while League One and League Two players can expect to bring in £80,000 and £65,000 a year respectively.However the difference between these divisions and the top-flight are still huge.s the money involved in football increases, so does each individual player’s salary. According to a study, a player at one of the top-flight teams in England earns £1.5 million a year. This compares to the £646,000 of six seasons ago. | eng_Latn | 1,016,898 |
difference between research paper and review article | There is no difference between the terms 'paper' and 'article'. A research paper is one where an original study has been performed. A review paper may be either a narrative review, a systematic review or a meta-analysis. A narrative review is like a book chapter: it explains a topic in detail based on previously published research. | I. Research Question(s) / Purpose of the article. Every article has a purpose or a main research question to guide it. Sometimes this is formally stated while other times the reader must glean this information. You can find this information in the article's Introduction and, sometimes, the abstract. | eng_Latn | 1,017,029 |
george harrison all things must pass chords and lyrics | ↑ Back to top | George Harrison Chords for All Things Must Pass. Lyrics for acoustic guitar and electric guitar. Tablatures and chords are parodies/interpretations of the original songs.You may use it for private study, scholarship, research or language learning purposes only. Back to top | George Harrison Chords for All Things Must Pass. Lyrics for acoustic guitar and electric guitar. Tablatures and chords are parodies/interpretations of the original songs. You may use it for private study, scholarship, research or language learning purposes only. | Put A Light In The Window lyrics and chords are intended for your personal use only, this is a very pretty country song recorded by Jim Reeves. bannermusiciansfriend.shtml. Type in an artist's name or song title in the space above for a quick search of Classic Country Music Lyrics website. | eng_Latn | 1,017,061 |
nasw social work salary study | According to the NASW study, the median annual salary for social workers that have earned a graduate degree with less than five years experience is $43,700; those with 10-19 years experience earn a median salary of $52,000; and those with 20-29 years experience earn a median annual salary of $60,000. | With an average salary of $46,060 per year, child and family social workers earn slightly more than mental health counselors ($43,700) and substance abuse and behavioral disorder counselors ($41,090). | eng_Latn | 1,017,128 |
what are the three natural sciences. | Main articles: Biology and Outline of biology. Biology is the branch of natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. Biology is a vast subject containing many subdivisions, topics, and disciplines. | Branches of science. Social sciences: the study of human behavior and societies. Natural and social sciences are empirical sciences, meaning that the knowledge must be based on observable phenomena and must be capable of being verified by other researchers working under the same conditions. | eng_Latn | 1,017,201 |
will lisinopril cause diarrhea | Review: could Lisinopril cause Diarrhea? Diarrhea is found among people who take Lisinopril, especially for people who are female, 60+ old , have been taking the drug for 1 - 6 months, also take medication Aspirin, and have Hypertension . We study 105,555 people who have side effects while taking Lisinopril from FDA and social media. | Diarrhea. . NEXIUM may increase your risk of getting. severe diarrhea. This diarrhea may be caused by an. infection. (Clostridium difficile). in your intestines. Call your doctor right away if you have watery stool, stomach pain, and fever that does not go away. | eng_Latn | 1,017,253 |
product definition chemistry | From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Products are the species formed from chemical reactions. During a chemical reaction reactants are transformed into products after passing through a high energy transition state. This process results in the consumption of the reactants. | 4. the constituent elements of something; the chemistry of love. A common glossary definition is short and sweet: Chemistry is the scientific study of matter, its properties, and interactions with other matter and with energy. | eng_Latn | 1,017,254 |
what is an internship program | An internship is an on-site work experience that is either directly related to your major field of study or your career interest. It can be paid or unpaid, and held during the summer or throughout the academic year. | 2. Student Intern: A student registered for an academic or non-academic internship credit and involved in a work/learn experience. 3. Internship Director: The individual who coordinates the Sweet Briar College Internship Program. | eng_Latn | 1,017,289 |
meaning of stupidity | According to the online Merriam-Webster dictionary, the words stupid and stupidity entered the English language in 1541. Since then, stupidity has taken place along with fool, idiot, dumb, moron, and related concepts as a pejorative appellation for human misdeeds, whether purposeful or accidental, due to absence of mental capacity. Definition. Stupidity is a quality or state of being stupid, or an act or idea that exhibits properties of being stupid. In a character study of The Stupid Man attributed to the Greek philosopher Theophrastus (c. 371 – c. 287 BC), stupidity was defined as mental slowness in speech or action. | adjective. The definition of intelligent is someone or something that is bright, informed or shows sound judgment. 1 An example of intelligent is Albert Einstein. 2 An example of intelligent is a rationale decision. | eng_Latn | 1,017,319 |
what did madame curie | View full size image. Marie Curie was a physicist and chemist and a pioneer in the study of radiation. She and her husband, Pierre, discovered the elements polonium and radium. Together, they were awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1903, and she received another one, for Chemistry, in 1911.Her work with radioactive materials doomed her, however. She died of a blood disease in 1934.n 1911, after Pierre’s death, Marie was awarded a second Nobel Prize in Chemistry for her discovery of the elements polonium and radium. Later years. Marie continued to do research in radioactivity. | Maria Sklodowska, better known as Marie Curie, was born in Warsaw in modern-day Poland on November 7, 1867. Her parents were both teachers, and she was the youngest of five children. As a child Curie took after her father, Wladyslaw, a math and physics instructor.arie Curie. Marie Curie-Mini Biography (TV-PG; 3:04) Marie Curie's work on radioactivity made her the first woman to win a Nobel Prize. Curie's efforts led to the discovery of polonium and radium and the development of X-rays. | eng_Latn | 1,017,419 |
basic methodology definition | Basic Concepts: Research, Bus. Research; Methods and methodology; population and sample; census and sampling; variable and attribute; Operational definition; Data, information and knowledge; Research is a process of identifying the status of a phenomenon through deploying various methods in a systematic manner. | The Scientific Method as it Applies to the Study of Development. According to Berger (2004), the scientific study of human development has, as its goal, the use of objective evidence to comprehend and measure change in humans and to apply such knowledge to the betterment of human development.The steps involved in scientific methodology include:he Scientific Method as it Applies to the Study of Development. According to Berger (2004), the scientific study of human development has, as its goal, the use of objective evidence to comprehend and measure change in humans and to apply such knowledge to the betterment of human development. | eng_Latn | 1,017,523 |
how old is the lower layer of volcanic ash | The researchers dated mineral crystals in volcanic ash layers above and below layers of river sediments that contain the early human bones. They conclude the fossils are much older than a 104,000-year-old volcanic layer and very close in age to a 196,000-year-old layer, says Brown. “These are the oldest well-dated fossils of modern humans (Homo sapiens) currently known anywhere in the world,” the scientists say in a summary of the study | USGS scientists recently released a report about the age of the youngest volcanic deposits at Eagle Lake, CA, in which they concluded that three of the most recent lava flows erupted 130, 127 and 123 thousand years ago. | eng_Latn | 1,017,573 |
what is concentration in chemistry | concentration - the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume. property - a basic or essential attribute shared by all members of a class; a study of the physical properties of atomic particles. titer, titre - the concentration of a solution as determined by titration. | Concentration is most commonly expressed as molarity. A one molar solution contains one mol of solute per liter of solution (B+C). When making solutions in the lab, the mols of solute can be determined from the measured mass of the molecule and its molecular weight. | eng_Latn | 1,017,588 |
conservation biology definition | Conservation biology is the scientific study of nature and of Earth 's biodiversity with the aim of protecting species, their habitats, and ecosystems from excessive rates of extinction and the erosion of biotic interactions.nother highlight that links conservation biology to insects, forests, and climate change is the mountain pine beetle (Dendroctonus ponderosae) epidemic of British Columbia, Canada, which has infested 470,000 km 2 (180,000 sq mi) of forested land since 1999. | Main articles: Biology and Outline of biology. Biology is the branch of natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. | eng_Latn | 1,017,701 |
what is a reversal design in research | The major methodology of this approach is the single-case experiment, or N = 1 design. Although there are many kinds of N = 1 designs, the most common are the ABAB design and the multiple-baseline design. An ABAB design, or reversal design, allows a researcher to confirm a treatment effect by showing that behavior changes systematically with conditions of No Treatment (baseline) and Treatment. | A longitudinal design is a research study where a sample of the population is studied at intervals to examine the effects of development. In a longitudinal design, you have a group of people and you study something about them. Then you collect their contact information. After a set amount of time-be it weeks, months or years-the participants are called and asked to return. Tests are re-administered to see what changes are in the participants. | eng_Latn | 1,017,790 |
the study of formal debate definition | Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1 debate(Noun) Strife, discord. 2 debate(Noun) An argument, or discussion, usually in an ordered or formal setting, often with more than two people, generally ending with a vote or other decision. After a four-hour debate, the committee voted to table the motion. debate(Noun) An informal and spirited but generally civil discussion of opposing views. | September 28, 2016. The National Institute for Civil Discourse (NICD) today released a civility report on the first Presidential Debate of the 2016 election, concluding that both candidates, Donald J. Trump in particular, fell short on civility. | eng_Latn | 1,017,826 |
what is artificial hybridisation | Hybridization and Artificial Selection. Breeders commonly use artificial selection to produce new breeds from the variable offspring of hybrid crosses. | Artificial intelligence (AI) is the intelligence exhibited by machines or software. It is also the name of the academic field of study which studies how to create computers and computer software that are capable of intelligent behavior. | eng_Latn | 1,017,845 |
what is physiological noise | 1 Physiological noise is distraction caused by hunger, fatigue, headaches, medication, and other factors that affect how we feel and think. 2 Physical noise is interference in our environments, such as noises made by others, overly dim or bright lights, spam and pop-up ads, extreme temperatures, and crowded conditions. | Fresh pomegranate juice may be helpful for people with diabetes to decrease their risk of coronary disease. An interesting new study shows that diabetes sufferers who drank pomegranate juice for a duration of three months had a reduced chance of atherosclerosis (or hardening of the arteries). | eng_Latn | 1,017,896 |
what is in tofurkey | Tofurkey. Tofurkey (a portmanteau of tofu and turkey) is faux turkey, a meat substitute in the form of a loaf or casserole of vegetarian protein, usually made from tofu (soybean protein) or seitan (wheat protein) with a stuffing made from grain(s) and/or bread, flavored with a broth and seasoned with herbs and spices.nTurkey, produced until 2006 by the now defunct Now & Zen, was one of the first ready-made tofurkey products available in the U.S. | Bifurcation means the splitting of a main body into two parts. Bifurcation or bifurcated may refer to: 1 Bifurcation (law) , the division of issues in a trial. 2 Bifurcation theory, the study of bifurcation in dynamical systems.3 River bifurcation, the forking of a river into its distributaries.4 Bifurcation lake, a lake that flows into two different drainage basins.ifurcation or bifurcated may refer to: 1 Bifurcation (law) , the division of issues in a trial. 2 Bifurcation theory, the study of bifurcation in dynamical systems. 3 River bifurcation, the forking of a river into its distributaries. | eng_Latn | 1,017,923 |
how many people have died in iraq war | Iraq Death Toll Reaches 500,000 Since Start Of U.S.-Led Invasion, New Study Says. Nearly half a million people have died from war-related causes in Iraq since the US-led invasion in 2003, according to an academic study published in the United States on Tuesday. | Of the 17,958 people who died in terrorist attacks in 2013, 82 percent were in one of five countries: Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Nigeria, and Syria. That's one finding from this year's Global Terrorism Index report, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace. | eng_Latn | 1,017,948 |
what type of crimes is marijuana most commonly related to | Marijuana is drug most often linked to crime, study finds. Marijuana is the drug most often linked to crime in the United States, the U.S. drug czar said Thursday, dismissing calls for legalization as a “bumper-sticker approach” that should be avoided.Marijuana plants grow indoors under lights at a Seattle, Washington, facility.ocaine ranked as the second most commonly found drug in all the cities, with the exception of Sacramento, where methamphetamine was No. 2, detected among 40 percent of those arrested. Saying that drugs are fueling much of the crime in the United States, Kerlikowske used the study to make a pitch for more treatment. | The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration lists marijuana in the most restrictive of five classes that the agency uses to regulate dangerous drugs. Marijuana is classified as a Schedule I substance, which is the ranking reserved for drugs with the greatest potential for abuse and with no medicinal value. Heroin, ecstasy and LSD are listed in that category, too, while cocaine and methamphetamine rank one level lower than marijuana, as Schedule II. | eng_Latn | 1,017,964 |
where was leon trotsky assassinated | In the early months of 1940, Leon Trotsky's health was failing and he knew he was a marked man. In February, he wrote a testament expressing his final thoughts for posterity and forcibly denied Stalin's accusations. On August 20, 1940, Trotsky was sitting at his desk in his study in Mexico City. | Shortly after noon on November 22, 1963, President John F. Kennedy was assassinated as he rode in a motorcade through Dealey Plaza in downtown Dallas, Texas. 1 Campaigning in Texas. 2 Morning in Fort Worth. 3 On to Dallas. 4 The Assassination. 5 The President's Funeral. 6 The Warren Commission. 7 The House Select Committee on Assassinations. | eng_Latn | 1,018,033 |
what's the definition of grammar | For the rules of the English language, see English grammar. For other uses, see Grammar (disambiguation). In linguistics, grammar (From Greek: γραμματική) is the set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language. The term refers also to the study of such rules, and this field includes morphology, syntax, and phonology, often complemented by phonetics, semantics, and pragmatics. | syntax. A subcategory of linguistics, syntax is the study of sentence structure and the rules that govern it. From a linguistic point of view, the rules of grammar as published in textbooks are irrelevant; what's important is that syntax categorizes the way the sentences are stored in our brain. | eng_Latn | 1,018,044 |
where are the clearest waters on earth | Blue Lake, New Zealand. A 2011 study by the Auckland-based National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research found some of the clearest waters on record in the small Blue Lake, part of Nelson Lakes National Park in New Zealand’s Southern Alps, accessible from the village of Saint Arnaud. | Some of the beaches are strewn with pebbles, others with soft white sand, but they all have one thing in common: cool, turquoise waters so clear you'll never have to worry about smashing your toes against invisible rocks hidden beneath the surface. | eng_Latn | 1,018,064 |
do cherries help gout pain | Get the gout out: Drinking cherry juice could help gout patients as it cllears excess uric acid from the body. Drinking just 30ml of the concentrate with water twice a day led to lower blood uric acid levels and reduced inflammation, the study found. | This juice also may prevent gout attacks from occurring, Gout Food Guide reports. Drinking the juice of a handful of blackberries each day may give protection from gout-type symptoms such as burning pain in heels of feet, the big toes and the knees. | eng_Latn | 1,018,076 |
how to describe the courses of study | course of study - an integrated course of academic studies; he was admitted to a new program at the university. curriculum, syllabus, programme, program. course of lectures - a series of lectures dealing with a subject. info, information - a message received and understood. | The uses and meanings of 'course', 'class' and 'lesson' vary considerably between North American English and British English. North American English. course. This means a series of classes, on a particular subject, usually lasting a whole semester or year. | eng_Latn | 1,018,089 |
polar bears swimming distance | No problem: Polar bears in the study were seen swimming distances of 90 miles without any problems - and some bears went a lot further Scientists discovered that during the summer months, when sea ice is at its minimum, the bears were swimming farther and for longer periods of time than ever before in search of new hunting grounds. | Female polar bears in the Hudson Bay area spend remarkable periods of time fasting, the longest known of any mammal species. This fasting period before denning and in dens averages about 180-186 days. In Hudson Bay, pregnant females can successfully fast for as long as 240 days. | eng_Latn | 1,018,162 |
operational definition vs variable(business) | The specific way in which a variable is measured in a particular study is called the operational definition. It is critical to operationally define a variable in order to lend credibility to the methodology and to ensure the reproducibility of the results. Another study may measure the same variable differently. | Hypothesis: a sentence that clearly states the relationship we expect to see between our IV(s) and DV(s). Variables are stated in operational definition terms. 1. Operational Definitions. Operational Definition (OD): describes your variables in terms of the way you will measure them. Importance: ODs are necessary in order to replicate studies. Look at past research to see how variables are operationally defined. | eng_Latn | 1,018,163 |
what tests are done for diarrhea | Testing For Diarrhea. To test for potential causes of diarrhea, a stool sample must be collected. A small amount of the stool should be collected in a sterile container to prevent contamination. This can be done at your primary care provider's office, urgent care, or at an emergency room if the condition has become severe. | At the Lustgarten Center, our clinicians gather a comprehensive family history, perform a physical exam and schedule diagnostic tests for each pediatric patient with a suspected gastroparesis diagnosis. Diagnostic tests include: a barium contrast upper GI series, upper endoscopy, biochemical testing and a gastric emptying study. | eng_Latn | 1,018,204 |
what foods boost memories | Berries contain anthocyanin, an antioxidant pigment that increases your ability to remember things. One three-month research study showed improved learning recall in older adults who drank blueberry juice to improved learning recall. Flickr photo by geishaboy500. | 10 Top Foods To Boost Brainpower. 1 Chana Masala, a traditional South Asian chickpea curry, packs a triple punch for brain health (photo: public domain library) 2 Buckwheat (here in pancakes) and bananas both have neuroprotective effects. | eng_Latn | 1,018,293 |