Regarding to an article by Investopedia‚ the Power-Distance Index (PDI) is an index developed by Dutch sociologist Geert Hofstede that measures the distribution of power and wealth between people in a nation‚ business or culture. The power-distance index seeks to demonstrate the extent to which subordinates or ordinary citizens submit to authority. The power-distance index figure is lower in countries or organizations in which authority figures work closely with those not in authority‚ and is higher
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university of ibADAN DEPARTMENT OF PETROLEUM ENGINEERING DETERMINATION OF REFRACTIVE INDEX OF CRUDE OIL TPE 527 PETROLEUM ENGINEERING LAB. 111 NUESIRI ESEOGHENE ANITA 151419 11/21/2014 LABORATORY REPORT SUBMITTED TO DR.S.O ISEHUNWA Department of Petroleum Engineering‚ Faculty of Technology‚ University of Ibadan‚ Ibadan. 20th November‚ 2014 The head of department
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streams and lakes. Indices may be based upon the number of invertebrate fauna that are collected‚ identified and then counted. Community Structure Indices Each group is given a score‚ according to abundance‚ with the total score representing the index‚ and with the higher the score the cleaner the water. Diversity indices attempt to combine the data on species abundance in a community into a single number. Stable eco-systems are characterized by a great diversity of species‚ most of which are
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Simpsons’ diversity index investigation Data table showing: the species number‚ quadrat species name‚ common name and the specific name of different plant species. Species number Quadrat species name Common name Specific name 1 L Bilberry Vaccinium mytillus 2 M Buttercup Ranunculus acris 3 N Common sorrel Rumex acetosa 4 O Hoary cinquefoil Pontentilla argentea 5 P Lesser Stitchwort Stellaria graminea 6 Q Osier Salix sp 7 R Rose Bay Willowherb Epilobium agustifolium
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Title Glucose levels and gycemic index tested in the blood systems of university students over a ninety minute time period. After ingesting high‚ medium‚ low carbohydrate foods. Authors Mark McDonald‚ Elliot Ness ‚Michael Joseph‚ Brendon Myers Abstract Introduction The blood glucose level is measured on how much of a rise is in the blood‚ carbohydrates trigger– the glucose and with this we get a blood glucose response. A low( Glycemic index) GI food you will see a small rise‚ while
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Arson: An Index Crime An index crime is a crime that is included in the yearly crime statistics taken by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Arson is the act of intentionally setting fire to property. ("Arson - Google Search." Arson - Google Search. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2014.) The eight index crimes are arson‚ forcible rape‚ motor vehicle theft‚ larceny‚ aggravated assault‚ willful homicide‚ robbery and burglary. Although‚ arson wasn’t officially an index crime until 1979. In many states arson
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weight‚ overweight and obesity is reflected in Body Mass Index (BMI). Normal proof of body mass index or BMI is formulated by dividing your weight in kilograms by the square of your height in meters. This calculates your weight and height in the metric system. The official formula of BMI_703W/H2 is then used. In this formula‚ W is your weight in pounds‚ while your height in inches is substituted by H. Calculations for BMI or Body Mass Index can show the possibilities of my being normal‚ overweight
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geometric. All assets classes reported positive returns from 1990 through 1999‚ while the S&P 500 index had the highest annual average return of 17.7%. The Russell 2000 had the second highest annual return with a standard deviation of 14.1% & 17.2%. Treasuries and bond returns were a poor performer relative to the other assets which were in-line with our group’s anticipations. However‚ the MSCI Index reported a lower return than the treasuries and bonds along with the second greatest standard deviation
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Carmen Coronado iLab SCI 228 June 12‚ 2011 BMI Part 1 Define BMI-You must define BMI and not just as a general definition indicating its relationship to height and weight. Please also do not forget to define the actual term BMI! The body mass index (BMI) is of a measurement that was introduced in the early 19th century in order to categorize the entire population’s weight problems. The BMI is a statistic that is used to classify people’s weight as underweight‚ normal weight‚ overweight or obese
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The test result is easier for the patient and caregiver to understand and relate to their daily activities. 4 Item Dynamic Gait Index The Dynamic Gait Index (DGI) is a functional screening test used to measure the mobility performance (Matsuda‚ Taylor‚ & Shumway-Cook‚ 2015). This test identifies gait responses to changing demands in patient with balance and vestibular disorders. It also provide
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