Key Scientific Theories: Universe Expansion & Continental Movement
Cosmology: Understanding the Universe
Cosmology describes the universe using mathematical models. These mathematical models are a set of equations used to describe physical systems, like the universe, allowing us to predict the properties of new states when modifying some of its variables.
Measuring the Recessional Speed of Galaxies
When light reaches Earth from stars in galaxies, it contains a mixture of radiation of different colors or wavelengths. This light can be separated by a spectroscope, leading
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Data Collection Fundamentals
Data collection is the process of measuring and gathering information on desired variables to answer specific research questions. It is a common feature of study in various disciplines, such as marketing, statistics, economics, sciences, and more. While the methods of collecting data may vary according to the subject, the ultimate aim of the study and honesty in data collection are equally important in all matters of study.
Primary vs. Secondary Data
Primary data is collected
Read MoreKey Ecological Concepts: Productivity, Homeostasis, Energy Flow, Nitrogen Cycle
Understanding Ecological Productivity
Productivity refers to the amount of organic matter, or food, prepared by a plant. When measured at any unit of time, it is known as the rate of productivity of that ecosystem.
Productivity is categorized into the following types:
- Primary Productivity
- Secondary Productivity
- Net Productivity
Primary Productivity
Primary productivity is the production capability of a plant. It is always associated with autotrophs or photosynthetic organisms, primarily green plants. Some
Read MoreMastering English: Food Vocabulary, Grammar & Social Etiquette
Food & Language Skills
Food Preparation Vocabulary
- Bake: assar; cozinhar no forno
- Boil: ferver
- Fry: fritar
- Grill: grelha
- Melt: fundição; derreter
- Microwave: microondas
- Roast: assado; carne assada
- Steam: vapor
Understanding the Present Passive Voice
The active voice places the focus of a sentence on the doer of an action. The passive voice places the focus on the receiver of the action. Use the passive voice when the doer is not known or is not important.
- Active: You serve satay with peanut sauce. / The
Psychological Assessment Methods & Personality Testing
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
The Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) was introduced in 1935 by Christina Morgan and Henry Murray of Harvard University. Its significance and comparison with the Rorschach test are notable in many ways, including addressing psychometric challenges. Similar to the Rorschach, the use of TAT rapidly expanded after its introduction. With the exception of the Rorschach, TAT is utilized more frequently than any other projective test. The TAT’s measurement of the need for
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Software Program Testing Essentials
- Testing aims to demonstrate that a program functions as intended and to uncover defects before deployment.
- Software testing involves executing a program with artificial data.
- Results are checked for errors, anomalies, or insights into the program’s non-functional attributes.
- Testing can reveal the presence of errors, not their absence.
- It is a crucial part of the broader verification and validation (V&V) process, which also incorporates static validation techniques.
Essential Strategic Business Frameworks
Porter’s Five Forces Model
1. Threat of New Entrants: New entrants may increase the intensity of competition in mature market situations. Rapid market expansion is possible and feasible during the introduction and growth stages. New entrants to an industry typically bring new capacity, a desire to gain market share, and substantial resources. They are, therefore, threats to established firms. The threat of entry depends on the presence of entry barriers and the reaction that can be expected from
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Essay Writing: Structure and Tips
Introduction (No Opinion)
Start your essay with a strong opening. Consider these phrases:
- “Nowadays, most people…”
- “Many people feel that…”
- “In recent years, the issue of [topic] has gained increasing attention.”
Body Paragraph 1: Advantages
Introduce points using transition words:
- Firstly, secondly, what is more…
- Furthermore (además)
- Moreover
Providing Examples
Support your points with examples:
- For instance (por ejemplo)
- As a case in point (como un ejemplo de ello)
Expressing
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Panel Data Models: Key Concepts & Estimators
1. General Panel Data Model
The general panel data model is expressed as:
$y_{it} = \alpha_i + X_{it}’\beta + \epsilon_{it}$
$\alpha_i$: Represents the individual-specific, time-invariant effect.
Goal: Estimate $\beta$ despite unobserved heterogeneity.
2. Fixed Effects (FE) Estimator
Methods:
LSDV (Least Squares Dummy Variables): Not feasible for large $N$.
Within Estimator:
$y_{it} – \bar{y}_i = (X_{it} – \bar{X}_i)\beta + (\epsilon_{it} – \bar{\epsilon}_i)
Read MoreCore Concepts: Legal Philosophy, Logic, and Metaphysics
Method Definition?
It is a rule or a guide to continue with the intention of achieving any purpose or procedure.
What are the Two Goals of Method?
The two goals are:
- Order.
- Ensure steps to reach an end.
Legal Concept of Methodology?
It is the science that studies the stages or rules for the study of law or research.
Definition of Legal Philosophy?
It is the branch of philosophy that studies law.
Streams of Legal Philosophy?
The main streams are:
- Positivism
- Realism
- Sociological
- Ontological
Concept of Logic?
It is
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