Organ Weight Study in Rats
This dataset comes from a study of 90 rats given one of 3 doses of a drug. At sacrifice, data on body weight and the weights of various organs were collected. Questions from this study refer to the relationship between dosage and body and organ weight. A text file version of the data is found in the relation link.
Author(s): Thomas Bradstreet
Intuitive Biostatistics: Choosing a Statistical Test
This page provides a table for selecting an appropriate statistical method based on type of data and what information is desired from the data. It also compares parametric and nonparametric tests, one-sided and two-sided p-values, paired and unpaired tests, Fisher's test and the Chi-square test, and regression and correlation. It comes from Chapter 37 of the textbook, "Intuitive Biostatistics".
Author(s): Harvey Motulsky
Supreme Court rules for anti-gay church
In a case pitting free-speech versus privacy rights, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that a church has the legal right to stage anti-gay protests at U.S. military funerals. Jon Decker reports.
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Preface to Revised Edition
<img src="http://mises.org/Controls/Media/DocumentImage.ashx?Id=6189" vspace="4" hspace="4" style="margin: 10px;" /><br />Weimar Germany: Part II
A three part historical discussion of Weimar Germany by Dr. Moritz Foellmer, Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds, for The History Faculty: www.thehistoryfaculty.com.
Author(s): thehistoryfaculty
Six Minutes of Terror
This lesson discusses how each component of a spacecraft is specifically designed so that a rover can land safely in six minutes. Also, students will learn how common, everyday materials and technology, like nylon, polyester and airbags, are used in space-age technology.
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How to Use a Thesaurus for Essays
A 1:41 minute video that clearly shows the advantage of using specific vocabulary and the importance using a thesaurus while writing essays. Several useful tips are explained. A must show video for teachers trying to increase the writing quality of students.
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"After Ronsard" by Charles Willams (poetry reading)
Not a translation, but a great sonnet inspired by Pierre de Ronsard (1524-1585)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_de_Ronsard
Quand vous serez bien vieille, au soir, à la chandelle,
Assise auprès du feu, dévidant et filant,
Direz, chantant mes vers, en vous émerveillant :
Ronsard me célébrait du temps que j'étais belle.
Lors, vous n'aurez servante oyant telle nouvelle,
Déjà sous le labeur à demi sommeillant,
Qui au bruit de mon nom ne s'aille réveillant,
Bénissant votre nom de lou
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Episode 119: Part of the pattern: How networks explain social behavior
Psychologist Professor Pip Pattison explains how network theory can be used to explain and predict social behavior, and how it can be applied in areas such as defence and the management of epidemics. With science host Dr Shane Huntington.
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne)
Episode 72: The Fourth Rise of China
Prof Wang Gungwu and Dr Pradeep Taneja examine the latest rise of China in its historic, economic and strategic dimensions. With host Jennifer Cook.
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne)
Episode 73: Al Jazeera statecraft: New media as public diplomacy tools
Journalism professor Phillip Seib of the University of Southern California discusses public diplomacy via broadcast and digital media, and its success -- or otherwise -- in the Middle East and elsewhere. Prof Seib delivered the keynote speech at the Journalism in the 21st Century Conference on July 16, 2009. The conference was organized by the
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne)
Episode 74: Broadcasting hope among refugees in East Africa
Elias Nyatete describes how Tanzanian media outlet Radio Kwizera has been an important source of information and hope for refugees in recent and current East African conflicts. With host Jacky Angus.
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) Episode 75: Human Judgement and Investment Manias
From the tulip bulb mania in the 17th century to collateralized debt obligations more recently, Prof Charles Noussair and Dr Tom Wilkening outline the sometimes questionable human judgement of risk and reward. With host Jennifer Cook.
Author(s): up-close@unimelb.edu.au (University of Melbourne) The Art of Beauty
Attaining ideal beauty in the 18th century might require hog's lard, mousehide, toxic lead, and daily application of gin. Historical Interpreter Meg Brown shares her favorite discoveries.
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Problem Solving
Problem solving is the thought processes involved in solving a problem. It is both a means of developing students' knowledge of mathematics and a critical outcome of a good mathematics education. A mathematical problem, as distinct from an exercise, requires the solver to search for a method for solving the problem rather than following a set procedure. Mathematical problem solving, therefore, requires an understanding of relevant concepts, procedures, and strategies. To become good problem solv
Author(s): K-12 Outreach,
The Physical and Theoretical Chemistry Laboratory: Oxford University: Chemical and Other Safety Info
Working with chemicals can be very dangerous if properties of the chemicals are not known. This site serves "as a source of general information about the potential hazards of chemicals," but it warns that the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) should always be obtained from the manufacturer. Compiled by the Oxford University chemistry department, the resources given on this site complement MSDS sheets very well. For instance, a brief guide explains how to properly use and interpret them, and a m
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