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Judicial decision making
Society, Politics & Law

Judicial decision making

...simple yes or no question, so we have to translate the grey scale of probabilities into a straight black-and-white answer. This is called the ‘standard of proof’ and in civil law context this standard is ‘on the balance of probabilities’. The balance of probabilities means more likely than not. Therefore anything with a probability of 50% or less is taken not to...
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Level 1: Introductory 10 hrs
Mental health in society
Health, Sports & Psychology

Mental health in society

...simple perspectives and approaches. The next section will therefore enable you to think about what these perspectives and approaches might. But first, you will think about strategies for dealing with emotive content. The next section ends with an opportunity for you to think about study where you may have other responsibilities...Mental health in society: 3
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Level 1: Introductory 8 hrs
The oceans
Science, Maths & Technology

The oceans

...simple equation to calculate density in fresh water, the equivalent for saline water is very complicated. What is the density anomaly of seawater with a temperature of 15 °C and a salinity of 35.0? Using Figure 12 the density anomaly of seawater can be determined as σt = 26.0 kg m−3...The oceans: 3.5 The water properties along the Atlantic Ocean - So far, you have...
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Level 2: Intermediate 15 hrs
Gaelic in modern Scotland
Languages

Gaelic in modern Scotland

...simple conversation in Irish Gaelic. Even in Columba’s day (6th century AD), however, a translator was required for the Irish-born saint to converse with a Pictish king: the churchman’s language was Q-Celtic, whereas the Picts spoke a P-Celtic language. The difference between the two groups can be seen in words still in currency in modern Celtic languages. For example...
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Level 1: Introductory 15 hrs
An introduction to school librarianship Badge icon
Education & Development

An introduction to school librarianship

...simple format so it is easy to read and relevant parties, including senior leadership and school managers, can be made aware of the strategic direction of your library. It is important not to be too ambitious when creating your development plan. You should set targets that are realistic and which provide motivation to staff. You may also wish to limit yourself to no more...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
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Languages

Get ready for beginners’ French

...simple things such as listening to French music, watching French films. It could be YouTube videos that are in French, listening to French podcasts, reading children’s books even, things like that, just to get a sense of what the culture and language are all about. You don’t have to necessarily understand it – as long as you’re immersed and exposed to the...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs
Understanding ADHD
Health, Sports & Psychology

Understanding ADHD

...codes for (that is, carries the instructions for cells to build) the dopamine transporter channel. This gene is known as SLC6A3 and it can exist in several forms which differ according to the number of times a specific part of the genetic sequence within the gene is repeated (these are known as ‘repeats’). Two specific forms of this gene have been associated with ADHD...
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Level 2: Intermediate 12 hrs
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Money & Business

Introducing the voluntary sector

...simple, repetitive jobs to highly skilled tasks requiring decision making. In other words, formal voluntary work is very similar to paid work, with the same variety of jobs and subject to the same ‘hierarchies’ between skilled and unskilled workers (Musick and Wilson, 2008). In England, the top activities are: fundraising handling money organising or helping at events...
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Level 1: Introductory 24 hrs