Descriptive Statistics: Summarizes and describes characteristics of a set of scores for a group Frequency Distribution: # of people who received each score Histogram: frequency distribution turned into graph. Measure of central tendency: mean (average), median (middle), mode (most often) Measure of variability: provide info about spread of scores (i.e range) (highest- lowest) least informative…
Key scientific attitudes: Curiosity, skepticism, open-mindedness Hindsight: explaining behavior after the fact (problem: multiple conflicting outcomes and explanations for results) Use Scientific Process with variables and factual observations Scientific Process: Formulate a question based on observed events Formulate a tentative explanation for why those event transpired (hypothesis) Conduct research to test it Analyze research and…
What is a summary? A summary paragraph re-states the main idea of the text A summary is usually 1/3 length of original text A summary is written in your own words A summary is written in 3rd person (no I, me, you…) A summary is NOT: Written in 1st person Your opinion on the topic…
Key players Capulet: Head of household feuding with the Montagues Romeo: Son of Montague Tybalt: Nephew of Lady Capulet Juliet: Daughter of Capulet Nurse: Juliet’s Helper Benvolio: Nephew of Montague, friend of Romeo First Servant/Second Servant Second Capulet Servant Summary of key events In the hallway of Capulet’s house four servingmen clear away the dinner…
Key players Romeo: Son of Montague Benvolio: Nephew of Montague, friend of Romeo Mercutio: Relative of the Prince, friend of Romeo Summary of key events The festivities are about to commence at the house of Capulet and, concealed amidst the Masquers, Romeo and Benvolio arrive with their close friend, Mercutio. Stifled by “love’s heavy burden”,…
Key players Lady Capulet: Wife of Capulet Nurse: Juliet’s helper Juliet Capulet: Daughter of Capulet Summary of key events Back at Capulet’s house, Lady Capulet visits her daughter’s chamber to tell her about Paris. Juliet’s nurse is in the room and she begins to ramble, recounting Juliet as a young child: “For then she could…
Key players Capulet: Head of household feuding with Montagues Paris: A young nobleman, relative of the Prince Benvolio: Nephew of Montague, Romeo’s friend Romeo: Son of Montague Summary of key events The scene opens with Paris, a noble young kinsmen of the Prince, asking Capulet for his daughter’s hand in marriage. Capulet tells Paris that…
Key players Sampson/Gregory: Servants to Capulet Abraham/Balthasar: Servants to Montague Benvolio: Nephew of Montague, Romeo’s friend Tybalt: Nephew of Lady Capulet Capulet: Head of household feuding with Montagues Lady Capulet: Wife of Capulet Prince (Escalus): Prince of Verona Montague: Head of household feuding with Capulets Lady Montague: Wife of Montague Romeo: Son of Montague Summary…
Whenever you send a resume out to an employer, you should always send an accompanying letter that explains why you are contacting them. This letter is called the covering letter. (Send a cover letter even when faxing.) If the employer receives a resume without a covering letter, he or she may be asking him or…
Canada: Kanata: Indian word used by J. Cartier meaning the settlement (village) of a group of people Population of 31 million + 77% of its population lives in urban areas (cities) Average family size is 1.2 children 3% of Canada’s population are Aboriginals Capital city is Ottawa, found in Ontario 4/5ths of Canada’s population is…
1) If any one bring an accusation against a man, and the accused go to the river and leap into the river, if he sink in the river his accuser shall take possession of his house. But if the river prove that the accused is not guilty, and he escape unhurt, then he who had…
Archaeologists are basically detectives who attempt to reconstruct past human activities from evidence most of which is buried in the earth. Archaeology involves experts from many other fields. Even the science of archaeology, commonly divided into prehistoric and historical can be further divided into various fields: paleolithic, Egyptology, classical, industrial, environmental, underwater, salvage, and experimental…
Categorized as the earliest of all civilizations as people formed permanent settlements Mesopotamia is a Greek word that means “between the rivers” Specifically, the area between the Tigris River and Euphrates River (present day Iraq) Mesopotamia is not within the “Fertile crescent“, it is in the more desert area that the “Fertile crescent” arcs around…
Archaeology involves controlled methods of survey and excavation, aimed at recovering objects and remains which provide information about the structures and activities of people in the past. The relationships of these objects and remains can be reconstructed, and aspects of their cultural meaning determined. Since so much of the material which survives the passage of…
There are many ways to travel responsibly and still have fun! Here are some good tips to be a responsible traveller: Don’t always go for the pre-packaged vacation – it is convenient, but much of your money spent goes to big companies, rather than to support the local economy of the place you are visiting.…
PERSONAL Curiosity, desire to learn about an area, enhance self esteem, stress relief (need to get away), improve health, recreation Ex. Weekend Getaway ENVIRONMENTAL Desire to experience different landscapes, check out different types of wildlife, enjoy outdoor experiences Ex. Safari CULTURAL Desire to explore art, history, food, religion, language, etc., may be something from your…
Hatshepsut female ruler around 1470 BCE wore beard to symbolize power husband was Tutmosis II Tuthmosis III was her stepson first powerful female leader ruler in own right peace & prosperity expanded trade built massive tomb & 2 obelisks death-unknown Tuthmosis III inherited throne from father through stepmom around 1450 BCE training in military “Napoleon…
The following is a basic list of some of the tools that are used by filmmakers to communicate meaning and message within their work. It is important to remember that film is a collaborative art form, so several people are a part of the process of creating meaning. When one is analyzing technique in a…
LAW is a set of rules of conduct, established by government, for all members of society to obey and follow. The Function of Law 1. Regulates conduct- acts as a deterrent i.e. if you do “x” you face punishment “y”. 2. Avoids or Settles disputes – Contract law sets out rules for making & enforcing…
Jurisprudence Juris- of law or of right Prudens/Prudentia-knowledge or skill of the law. Science or Philosophy of the Law Dealing with concepts, principles, notions of legal thought Look below surface of laws, court decisions and legal institutions Historical and Philosophic Roots Legal Matrix= Puzzle Interlocking Concepts, theories, principles and institutions. Law more than just rules…
