DEFINITION: NORMAL adjective 1. conforming to a standard; usual‚ typical‚ or expected. 2. noun 1. the usual‚ average‚ or typical state or condition. 2. adjective 1. conforming to the standard or the common type; usual; not abnormal;regular; natural. 2. serving to establish a standard. 3. Psychology. a. approximately average in any psychological trait‚ as intelligence‚personality‚ or emotional adjustment. b. free from any mental disorder; sane. What Do We Mean by ’Normal’? It is time to rethink
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EFFECT OF INTEREST RATE ON INVESTMENT DETERMINATION IN NIGERIA (1970-2008) ABSTRACT This study examines the effect of interest rate on investment determination in Nigeria. The study is necessitated by the fact that the behavior of interest rates to a large extent determines investment activities and economic growth of any country. Investment decision is seen as demand for credit in an economy and this study calculated the annual variance of interest rate and its effects on investment determination
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reasons for the changes in divorce rates since the 1960s. Divorce rates have increased rapidly since the 1960s from 27000 in the UK in 1961 to 167000 by 2005. There are many reasons for this increase‚ for example decreased stigma of divorce‚ secularisation‚ more rights for women‚ rising expectations‚ and acts put in place by the government making it easier for a couple to obtain a divorce. Decreased stigma of divorce in society from the 1960s has led to divorce rates increasing‚ because it is no longer
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Low Interest Rates Long Term Effect "The prolonged low-interest rate environment is transforming the banking industry from savings and loans to service and loans‚" said Dan Geller‚ executive vice president of research firm Market Rates Insight in San Anselmo‚ Calif. (Fitzpatrick) Consumers may think that the continued low interest rates are a profound thing‚ but banks on the other hand think much differently. Consumers are refinancing their houses at rates as low as 2.875%‚ while big banks like
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What Is Sickle Cell Anemia? Sickle cell anemia (uh-NEE-me-uh) is the most common form of sickle cell disease (SCD). SCD is a serious disorder in which the body makes sickle-shaped red blood cells. “Sickle-shaped” means that the red blood cells are shaped like a crescent. Normal red blood cells are disc-shaped and look like doughnuts without holes in the center. They move easily through your blood vessels. Red blood cells contain an iron-rich protein called hemoglobin (HEE-muh-glow-bin). This protein
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is probably not attributable to chance is: (Points : 1) | Type I error Type II error Statistical significance In the semi-quartile range | 5. A score that is likely to fall into the middle 68% of scores of a normal distribution will fall inside these values: (Points : 1) | . +/- 3 standard deviations +/- 2 standard deviations +/- 1 standard deviation semi-quartile range | 6. It is important to assess the magnitude or strength
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cells and removing waste. The pulse (heart rate) is the number of times a person’s heart beats per minute (bpm). The pulse is a rhythmical throbbing of the arteries as blood is propelled through them‚ typically felt in the wrists or neck. Your resting heart rate occurs when you become relaxed or comfortable. These are shown when sitting or lying down. The ability to return to a normal pulse after an activity is called recovery heart rate. Fast heart rate recovery from exercise indicates an improved
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The effect of exercise on heart rate Word Count THE EFFECT OF EXERCISE ON HEART RATE Abstract - Aims - This study is to ascertain‚ if there is an effect on heart rate after exercise. This is being done to see‚ if there is a difference between resting heart rate and heart rate after performing exercise. Method and results - The study was compiled of seven female students from the University of Huddersfield. For the exercise a step was used‚ a polar heart rate monitor was used for
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For many years prior and during the 1930’s and WWII‚ there was a huge movement set in motion by the U.S government to destroy every cultural and religious aspect of Native Americans. During those years‚ as many Indian boarding schools separated young children from their tribes and tried erasing their cultural roots‚ some changes were being set in motion. For the first time‚ some people started speaking out about this destruction of culture and new advocates started to try and set policies in place
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pressure changes‚ due to the presence of a control tube. The rate of oxygen intake is measured by recording the distance the dye moves up the scale. We then calculate the mean and multiply by ?r². Hazard Precaution Remedial Action Soda-lime is a highly corrosive poison Wear gloves Don’t put hands near mouth First Aid Glass ware Be careful First Aid Dye stains Wear apron and gloves Immediately wash with warm water Apparatus Apparatus What is it used for Reason for choice Soda-Lime To absorb the
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