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Data analysis: hypothesis testing
Science, Maths & Technology

Data analysis: hypothesis testing

...world based on data requires a process that bridges the gap between unstructured data and the decision. Statistical hypothesis testing helps decision-making by formulating beliefs about the world, including people, organisations or other objects, and formally testing these beliefs. In this free course, you will study the principles of hypothesis testing, including the...
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Level 1: Introductory 9 hrs
Dirt, waste and revulsion: How cultures cope with leftovers and mess
Health, Sports & Psychology

Dirt, waste and revulsion: How cultures cope with leftovers and mess

...world, what fits. Laurie Taylor: It is out of place. Adam Kuper: It is out of place and therefore it's tabooed and dangerous. Laurie Taylor: Let me turn to you Martin, I hugely enjoyed your autobiography recently, which you called Stuff. What about the relationship between stuff and dirt? Martin Rowson: Well I mean there's stuff - the eponymous stuff was the stuff found...
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Article 30 mins
Introducing healthcare improvement
Health, Sports & Psychology

Introducing healthcare improvement

...world. For example, NHS England considers high quality care to consist of care that is safe, clinically effective and has a positive experience for the patient (NHS England, n.d.a). Going beyond the definition of quality, it is important to note that the process of improving healthcare also involves defining the important aspects of quality improvement as well as...
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Level 3: Advanced 3 hrs
Collaborative problem solving for community safety
Money & Business

Collaborative problem solving for community safety

...world views of the people who are involved in aspects of the situation. The following diagram summarises the key elements of messes or wicked problems: [Described image] Figure 2 Messes or wicked problems Activity 4 Tame or wicked? Timing: Allow about 20 minutes for this activity. Spend a few minutes reflecting on two or three challenging issues that concern you at the...
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Level 1: Introductory 16 hrs
Herodotus and the invention of history
History & The Arts

Herodotus and the invention of history

...world, especially the opposition between Greeks and non-Greeks reflect on personal experiences as an informed critical reader. Before you get started we would really appreciate a few minutes of your time to tell us about yourself and your expectations for this course, in our optional start-of-course survey. Participation will be completely confidential and we will not...
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Level 1: Introductory 6 hrs
Drug development process: combating pain
Science, Maths & Technology

Drug development process: combating pain

...world or from synthetic compounds produced in laboratories around the world. This compound would then serve as the ‘lead compound’ for further research. Synthetic chemists would make as many different analogues of the lead compound as possible with the aim of finding a compound which had good activity, a minimum of side-effects and favourable pharmacokinetic...
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Level 3: Advanced 2 hrs
Our sense of balance
Science, Maths & Technology

Our sense of balance

...world around us. Every single one of these sensory systems was carefully constructed during our time in the womb. If you are interested in learning more about our sensory systems including how we perceive pain, taste, smell, hearing and vision, why not try our 3rd level module SD329 Signals and Perception: The Science of the Senses. This module can be studied as part of...
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Article 10 mins
Why the bands played on: Live music in the shadow of the Paris attacks
History & The Arts

Why the bands played on: Live music in the shadow of the Paris attacks

...World music expo Womex, likewise, has encountered visa issues and associated difficulties regarding the mobility of artists. Travel has been intrinsic to the practice and consumption of popular music – all music, in fact – since at least the 19th century. From Jenny Lind’s Barnum sponsored American tour to the festival circuit today, touring is how musicians build...
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Article 5 mins