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Statistics: What is it or what are they?
Science, Maths & Technology

Statistics: What is it or what are they?

...courses and qualifications Statistics... What is it? or What Are They? Most people have some sort of idea, or at least think they have, about what statistics is. But before we get into that, there’s a basic question to answer: is the word ‘statistics’ singular or plural? It looks like a plural because it ends in ‘s’. But ‘mathematics’ and ‘physics’ end...
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Download your language survey kit
History & The Arts

Download your language survey kit

...course of the interview. The ‘spidergram’ was developed by the Survey of Regional English, based at the University of Leeds in England. Using a standard research tool like this offers you the possibility of comparing your findings with those of other people at other times and places - a key feature in any large-scale research. It also helps you to keep focussed as you...
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What is the Sport and Fitness Hub?
Health, Sports & Psychology

What is the Sport and Fitness Hub?

...courses, articles, interactives and videos – that explore many themes within sport and fitness. The Open University has offered formal learning in sport and fitness since 2008 and has also offered free learning through OpenLearn during this time. OpenLearn content has been developed to provide taster materials for potential new students, as a means of stimulating...
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5 tips on financially thriving
Money & Business

5 tips on financially thriving

...courses and resources to boost your money know-how...[iconic graphic - budget] 1. Budget The first thing to do to gain financial stability is to create a budget. This should be a factual exercise that lists the cold hard facts - what is your income VS outgoings? You could do it electronically with a spreadsheet or simply with pen and paper. If you're unsure where to...
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The legacy of Empire: The Bengal Famine
History & The Arts

The legacy of Empire: The Bengal Famine

...course, had a say in voting for the government) than it did to its Indian ones – who had no such hold over their rulers. Right now, it appears increasingly fashionable to sing the praises of the British Empire. Gordon Brown has even gone so far as to argue that the British should "stop apologising" for it. At the same time, he played an enthusiastic part in celebrating...
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Let’s Talk About Uni – a podcast about real student experiences
Education & Development

Let’s Talk About Uni – a podcast about real student experiences

...course that suits you, and a whole lot of other things! Episode 2: How do I get through the application process? How do you decide where and what to study and choose the right course for you? And where should you start with your Personal Statement? In this episode we lead you through the application process, step by step, and share real-life experiences of the application...
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Start writing essays
History & The Arts

Start writing essays

...course A172 Start writing essays... Start writing essays An introduction to this album. Researching an essay Open University tutors Tim Baugh and Lesley Hoose discuss essay titles, research and schedules with OU student Beth Lewis. Early stages of essay writing John Humphrys stresses how important it is to know your subject and know your position in the argument. What is...
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The science of the mind: investigating mental health
Science, Maths & Technology

The science of the mind: investigating mental health

...Dementia drug research Professor Martin Rossor talks about research into pharmacological interventions for Alzheimer’s dementia. Exploring the issues Open University academic Dr Claire Rostron explores some of the issues raised by the tracks in this album. Introducing SDK228 SDK228 course team chair gives an overview of the course and what it sets out to achieve....
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