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    Statistics involves the development of methods and tests that are used to quantitatively define the variability inherent in data‚ the probability of certain outcomes‚ and the error and uncertainty associated with those outcomes. Some statistics are biased‚ some are based on opinions‚ and some are fabricated. A common misconception is that statistics provide a measure of proof that something is true. Instead‚ statistics provide a measure of the probability of observing a certain result. It is easy

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    Hamlet ’s "Insanity" Merriam-Webster ’s Dictionary defines insanity as "a deranged state of mind‚ commonly exhibiting behavior considered abnormal in society‚" and depression "a psychoneurotic or psychotic disorder marked especially by sadness‚ inactivity‚ difficulty in thinking and concentration‚ a significant increase in appetite and time spent sleeping‚ feelings of dejection and hopelessness‚ and sometimes suicidal tendencies."₁ Although Shakespeare ’s character Hamlet shows classic signs

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    believe that the Egyptians didn’t use any math but only used logic and reason to build pyramids. If this is true‚ then how did they build the Great Pyramid? They used simple math to make such a great pyramid. They used the Pythagorean Theorem‚ trigonometry and simple algebra. They also measured the angle of each direction so that each side of the pyramid was facing exactly north‚ south‚ east and west. (the essay) "In ancient Egypt mathematics was used for measuring time‚ straight lines‚ the level of

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    metal that is used by humans as weapons and tools. It is shinny and has a reddish brown color. It’s application toward humans has really changed the way we live. Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity‚ which is often used as electrical wires or cables in generators‚ motors and electric products. In addition‚ it is also an outstanding conductor of heat‚ which is used in radiators and heating systems. Since it does not react with water and corrode easily‚ it is widely used as water pipes

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    In 1963‚ a speech was given to over 200‚00 people In Washington D.C. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s most famous speech‚ his I Have A Dream Speech. One big significant part of his speech was the amount of imagery‚ which was used in half of the speech. Imagery was used throughout his speech to depict both the hardships African Americans have faced and also the future they hope to achieve. He uses vivid nature imagery in order to allow the masses to understand and relate to his ideas in yet a simple‚ but

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    To what extent and for what reasons did New Labour succeed in introducing a new and distinctive set of values to the conduct of Britain’s external relations between 1997 and 2010? Introduction As John Rentoul has observed in his biography of Tony Blair‚ “Prime Ministers always run their own foreign policy” (Rentoul‚ 2001: 420). This was certainly true of Tony Blair and New Labour. That itself is a reason why Britain’s external relations in the shape of New Labour’s foreign policy can only be properly

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    How is Reality TV Shows Influence Us? Reality TV shows have been capturing people’s attention since the late 20th century‚ it refers to television programs in which ordinary people are continuously filmed‚ designed to be entertaining rather than informative. (Oxford) reality shows getting more and more popular because of people get to experience things that they cannot or have not experienced in their lives‚ they also try to figure out what they would do in the situations that the characters are

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    • Mr Short‚ his sister‚ his son‚ and his daughter are fond of golf and often play together. The following statements are true of their foursome. • 1) The best player’s twin and the worst player are of the opposite sex. • 2) The best player and the worst player are the same age. • Which one of the foursome is the best player? • In a certain flight crew‚ the positions of pilot‚ co-pilot‚ and flight engineer are held by three persons‚ Allen‚ Brown‚ and Carr‚ though not

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    How are religious and ethical principles used in the abortion debate? Abortion has been legal in the United Kingdom since the Abortion Act of 1967‚ which was further amended in the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act of 1990‚ lowering the length of pregnancy in which it is legal to have an abortion from 28 weeks to 24 weeks‚ owing to advances in medicine and a decrease in the age of viability of a foetus. There are four criteria which allow women to have an abortion‚ as long as they have the

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    without really thinking much about it. We all do it from time to time (some more than others!) and we’ve been doing it since we were infants. It’s something that we were rewarded for when we were tiny babies. Just think about how often people try to make babies laugh and how clearly pleased they appear once the giggle erupts from that tiny little mouth. We were encouraged to laugh and we received positive responses when we did so. As we grew older‚ we realized that there are different types of

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